Elise Jensen is a principal research associate. Her portfolio includes diverse research and evaluation studies. A multi-site evaluation of jail reduction strategies on public safety is currently underway, as well as an evaluation of a jail diversion program in Los Angeles County. Her prior research has focused on prosecutorial decision-making in felony cases, intimate partner violence, school discipline and restorative justice, and violence prevention programs. She is a mixed-methods researcher with experience leading and engaging in data collection and analysis. Ms. Jensen holds a Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Florida State University.
