Elizabeth (Liz) Brown

Elizabeth Brown, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice Studies at San Francisco State University. She holds a doctorate in Geography with a certificate in Law and Society Studies and a Master's degree in Cultural Studies. Her research examines the intersections between urban neighborhoods and crime control policies and explores how depictions of crime and disorder influence juvenile justice policy, the experiences of urban youth, and the history and persistence of poverty and white supremacy in the US. She has published articles on a diverse range of topics from trying youth as adults and public policy approaches to the gang and school violence to urban redevelopment and contemporary urban policing strategies.