Policy scholar, criminal and juvenile justice, ed, housing, employment. Research director @CAPolicyLab @UCBerkeley. All opinions are my own. (she/her)
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ALT A slide titled "Key Findings" stating: "The groups with the highest starting rates saw the biggest drops. The Black incarceration rate fell from 2,266 to 1,179 per 100,000 residents, while the White rate fell from 288 to 139." Below is a line chart titled "Incarceration rates by race/ethnicity: Prison inmates per 100,000 Californians (2005-2024)" showing five lines for Black, American Indian, Hispanic, White, and Asian/Pacific Islander Californians. The Black incarceration rate starts highest at over 2,000 per 100,000 and declines sharply after three marked policy reforms (October 2011, November 2014, and March 2020), ending below 1,200. The American Indian rate follows a similar declining pattern starting around 1,200. Hispanic, White, and Asian/Pacific Islander rates remain much lower and relatively flat throughout, clustered near the bottom of the chart.
ALT Event graphic from the California Policy Lab for "How Two Decades of Justice Reforms Reduced Racial Disparities in Prisons." The graphic features a photo of a California court building with classical columns and a street lamp. Text reads: "California dramatically shrunk its prison population over two decades. How did those policies also reduce racial and ethnic disparities?" Event details: Monday, November 9th, 2026, 11:30 AM: doors open, 12:00–1:00 PM: briefing and QA, at the UC Student & Policy Center in Sacramento. A QR code to register is included in the bottom right corner. The California Policy Lab logo appears in the top right.
ALT ALT Text: Poster for the "Preparing California for the Older Workforce Boom" event. The graphic features a photo of an older woman with gray curly hair and glasses working on a laptop. Text reads: "We'll share new research on older workers and discuss the path forward as California works to support these workers." Event details: Friday, October 30, 2026. Doors open at 11:30 AM, with briefing and Q&A starting at12:00–1:00 PM. Event is at the UC Student & Policy Center in Sacramento. A QR code to register is included in the bottom right corner. The California Policy Lab logo appears in the top right.
ALT Quote reads: “Understanding who receives gang enhancements, and for what offenses, helps policymakers better understand the scope of gang-related law enforcement in California. Gang enhancements can add years or even decades to a prison sentence, so understanding how and where they're applied matters enormously — both for the individuals affected and for California's broader approach to public safety." - Dr. Johanna Lacoe, Research Director at the California Policy Lab’s UC Berkeley site.
ALT Senior Data Analyst UC Berkeley site We’re hiring a skilled programmer who: -Wants to inform policy development and improvements in California -Is fluent in multiple programming languages -Is experienced with large administrative datasets First review date is August 27th
ALT Photograph of San Francisco at sunset. Text reads: New Report: Bay Area Residents Who Leave Are More Likely to Become Homeowners. Subheader reads: But movers face tradeoffs, like lower school quality, lower income, and higher climate risk.
ALT Screen shot of the California AI-Unemployment Tracker (CAIT)
ALT Screen shot of report cover, showing a Uhaul moving truck on a residential street, with another moving truck and pick-up in the background. Report title: Priced Out: Relocation amidst California's affordability crisis" Authors are Brett Fischer and Evan White.
ALT Poster shows Justin Rausa holding "BIG GIVE" star, wearing a California Policy Lab t-shirt, standing in front of the California State Capitol. His quote reads: “I share CPL’s rigorous research with policymakers in the State Capitol, strengthening informed decision making about programs and policies that millions of Californians rely on.” -Justin Rausa, Policy Director, California Policy Lab; UC Berkeley alum (MPH, School of Public Health)
ALT An update from the California Policy Lab on the California Credit Dashboard for 2025 Q4. The headline reads, "Data Shows Diverging Trends in 2025 Q4: Many Falling Behind, a Few Getting Further Ahead." Below the text is an image of a mortgage application form with an "APPROVED" stamp and a set of house keys.
ALT Outlined map of the state of California, made up by headshots of California Policy Lab staff.
ALT Infograph has a "We accept EBT" sign. And text above it reads: "330,000 low-income college students use CalFresh to help pay for their groceries. But, because of the government shutdown, these college students may not receive their November CalFresh benefits."
ALT Infograph shows California Policy Lab logo and text that say's "WE'RE HIRING!" and "Researcher/Senior Researcher (Health & Safety Net)