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Vernise Estorcien

@vestorcien.bsky.social
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Assistant Professor, Indiana University Indianapolis. Scholar of Public & Nonprofit Management. Studying the Issues of Race, Social Equity, and Citizen State Interactions.

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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
📢 Publication Alert! Excited to share our new article with Sanghee Park: Navigating Challenges at the Frontline: Evidence from Youth Outreach Unit (YOU) in Marginalized Communities. @pmreview.bsky.social @iuioneill.bsky.social @aspanational.bsky.social DOI: doi.org/10.1080/1471...
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Navigating challenges at the frontline: evidence from Youth Outreach Unit (YOU) in marginalized communities
Police-led youth programs provide mentorship and support for youth in marginalized communities, yet limited research examines their implementation challenges and adaptive strategies. This qualitati...
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JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🚨 New issue alert! Vol. 4, No. 2 (2026) of the Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration is out now! Thank you to our authors, editors, and reviewers for making this issue possible. 🙌 📖 Read for free: jsepajournal.org/index.php/js... #OpenAccess #PublicAdministration #SocialEquity
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JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
@jsepajournal.bsky.social is proud to announce that Jennifer Brinkerhoff of George Washington University has been honored with the 2024 Best Article Award by the Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration (JSEPA).
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JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
JSEPA is proud to announce that Helen H. Yu of University of Hawai’I at Mānoa has been honored with the 2023 Best Article Award by the Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration (JSEPA).
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JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Congratulations to José Luis Irizarry, RaJade M. Berry-James, Duchess D. Humphrey, Rachel Emas, Bruce D. McDonald III, James Nordin, Michael Lee, Lindsey L. Evans, Anthony M. Starke, Jr., & Jay M. Grosflam for winning the Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration's 2025 Best Article.
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
📄New Publication Alert‼️ I’m pleased to share our new article, “Governance Through Perception: Rethinking Evaluation in Police-Led Youth Programs,” co-authored with Dr. Jocelyn Taliaferro now published online. 📎 Read here: doi.org/10.1080/2475... #YouthPrograms #CommunityEngagement #PublicValue
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Governance Through Perception: Rethinking Evaluation in Police-Led Youth Programs
The leaders of police-led youth programs and police mentors who align their definitions of success with public needs can better address the concerns of underrepresented groups. Traditional public a...
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JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
📣 JSEPA READS!!!! New Issue Released! Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026) jsepajournal.org/index.php/js... Published: Jan. 1, 2026 This issue continues JSEPA’s mission to advance scholarship at the intersection of social equity, justice, governance, and public administration. 📖 Scan the QR Code to read it here:
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
🚨 New Pub Alert! 🚨 Excited to see our latest publication is now out! 🎉 👉 doi.org/10.1111/padm... #Research #NewPublication #SocialEquity
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Advancing Social Equity in Public Budgeting: The Role of Minority Political Representation in Local Government
Despite the growing number of minority elected officials, extant research has yet to understand if minority political representation improves social equity of budget allocation. This study tests whet...
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
🚨 New Publication! 🚨 Excited to share another paper from my dissertation: Florida Police Youth Organizations: A Study of Administrative Structures in Justice Evaluation Journal 🎉 Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1080/2475... #NewPublication #JusticeEvaluation #YouthEngagement @iuioneill.bsky.social
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Florida Police Youth Organizations: A Study of Administrative Structures
Police youth organizations provide benefits in promoting positive behavioral development in children and young adults. This article examines the administrative structures and program characteristic...
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JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
🚨 New Publication Alert! We're excited to highlight the article by @vestorcien.bsky.social and @amheadley.bsky.social "A Case Study of Police and Underrepresented Youth Perceptions"👉 doi.org/10.24926/jse... This work offers timely insight for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners! #mustread⭐
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
✨New publication alert co-authored with @amheadley.bsky.social 📚. Building trust between police & marginalized youth requires understanding context & positive interactions. Read more: doi.org/10.24926/jsepa… #JSEPA #OpenAccess #CommunityPolicing @iuioneill.bsky.social @jsepajournal.bsky.social ✨
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Check out the latest issue of @jsepajournal.bsky.social! 📚 Volume 3, Issue 2 is now live and features insightful research papers. Open-access for all #JSEPA #OpenAccess
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
I'm always happy to answer any question. Please feel free to stop me at #PMRC2025 I promise I'm a very friendly person 🤗.
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Day 2 at #PMRC2025 is a wrap! Thrilled to have chaired an incredible panel on police administration, connected with fellow researchers, and enjoyed the vibrant Korean music & delicious food at the dinner reception 🎶🍴 #WinWin #PMRC2025 #ResearchNetworking @iuioneill.bsky.social @pmra-1991.bsky.social
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Wrapped up Day 1 at #PMRC2025! Huge thanks to JPART & PPMG editors for an insightful pre-conference session. Look forward to applying these learnings to my research projects 🙌 @iuioneill.bsky.social @pmra-1991.bsky.social #PMRC2025 #Firsttimeattendee #Seoul
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JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Happy #Juneteenth! This year, we're highlighting "Dismantling Institutional and Structural Racism" by Bearfield, Humphrey, Portillo & Riccucci. Scan the QR code to read and join the conversation on equity and reform in U.S. public administration! #JSEPAReads #Juneteenth2025
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Michelle Evans @mevansphd.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
If you are at the Social Equity Leadership Conf and want to talk about publishing in the Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration @jsepajournal.bsky.social , look for me on Friday. I’ll be wearing the purple button that says “ask me about JSEPA”
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Great opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, gain valuable insights, and connect with like-minded individuals. Register today!
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Exciting week ahead! 🌟 Tomorrow marks Day 1 for me at ICUA 2025 in Vancouver, where I'll be speaking as part of the all-day Early Career Development Workshop! I'm looking forward to sharing insights and connecting with students and professionals in the field! #ICUA2025 #EarlyCareerDevelopment
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
I'm truly honored to be recognized as the Full-Time Faculty Member of the Year for Graduate Programs 2025. Unexpected, but grateful to my amazing students for nominating me. #FacultyofTheYear #GraduatePrograms #StudentsVoicesMatter
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JSEPA @jsepajournal.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Fast Track Opportunity In response to turbulent times in the US and abroad, the Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration (JSEPA) is providing a fast-track opportunity for shorter submissions (3,500 words) focused on our existing Racial Healing and Promoting Social Justice sections.
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Thankful for the opportunity to work with both of you 🙌✨🍾 @mevansphd.bsky.social @jsepajournal.bsky.social
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
✨ thrilled to officially join as the Associate Editor for Social Media. I’m looking forward to working with the team. @jsepajournal.bsky.social #SocialMediaEngagement #JSEPA #ASPA
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Thank you for your leadership and service Dr. Guy and Dr. Williams! 🍾🎉
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Vernise Estorcien @vestorcien.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Hello Bluesky! 🤗 Day one brings bittersweet news - manuscript rejection, yet book chapter acceptance with minor revision. I'm embracing the journey as I prepare to end my second year as an Assistant Professor 🙌
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