Vernise Estorcien
@vestorcien.bsky.social
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
· Jul 10
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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📢 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...
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...
📢 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...
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...
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...
doi.org
July 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
📢 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...
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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🚨 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
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
July 1, 2026 at 4:27 PM
🚨 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
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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@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).
May 30, 2026 at 3:42 PM
@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 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).
May 31, 2026 at 12:58 AM
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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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.
May 31, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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.
📄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
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
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...
doi.org
January 28, 2026 at 8:06 PM
📄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
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
Reposted by Vernise Estorcien
📣 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:
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:
January 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
📣 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:
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:
🚨 New Pub Alert! 🚨
Excited to see our latest publication is now out! 🎉
👉 doi.org/10.1111/padm...
#Research #NewPublication #SocialEquity
Excited to see our latest publication is now out! 🎉
👉 doi.org/10.1111/padm...
#Research #NewPublication #SocialEquity
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🚨 New Pub Alert! 🚨
Excited to see our latest publication is now out! 🎉
👉 doi.org/10.1111/padm...
#Research #NewPublication #SocialEquity
Excited to see our latest publication is now out! 🎉
👉 doi.org/10.1111/padm...
#Research #NewPublication #SocialEquity
🚨 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
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
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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September 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🚨 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
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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🚨 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⭐
July 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🚨 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⭐
✨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…#JSEPAP#OpenAccesss#CommunityPolicingng @iuioneill.bsky.social @jsepajournal.bsky.social ✨
https://doi.org/10.24926/jsepa…
July 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
✨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…#JSEPAP#OpenAccesss#CommunityPolicingng @iuioneill.bsky.social @jsepajournal.bsky.social ✨
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
New issue alert! 📚 Volume 3, Issue 2 of JSEPA is live! Explore insightful articles and research papers, available open-access: jsepajournal.org/index.php/js... #JSEPA #OpenAccess
jsepajournal.org
July 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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
I'm always happy to answer any question. Please feel free to stop me at #PMRC2025 I promise I'm a very friendly person 🤗.
Social Media Associate Editor at #PMRC2025? Ask her about publishing with the journal and our Fast Track Opportunity. Stop her and say hi!
June 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I'm always happy to answer any question. Please feel free to stop me at #PMRC2025 I promise I'm a very friendly person 🤗.
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
June 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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
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
#PMRC2025 #Firsttimeattendee #Seoul
June 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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
#PMRC2025 #Firsttimeattendee #Seoul
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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
June 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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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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”
June 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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”
Great opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, gain valuable insights, and connect with like-minded individuals. Register today!
Interested in learning about social equity in public policy? Join us for the 2nd Annual Workshop on Social Equity in Public Policy May 7th, from 4:30-7:00pm. Register now and be part of shaping a more equitable future! #SocialEquity #PublicPolicy #Workshop
April 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Great opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, gain valuable insights, and connect with like-minded individuals. Register today!
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
April 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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
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
April 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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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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.
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.
February 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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.
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.
Thankful for the opportunity to work with both of you 🙌✨🍾 @mevansphd.bsky.social
@jsepajournal.bsky.social
@jsepajournal.bsky.social
🔔Meet Our Team:
Please welcome Dr. Hillary J. Knepper (Pace University) and Dr. Michelle D. Evans (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga) as our new Co-Editors-in-Chief! 🥳🎉🍾 #CoEditorsInChief #dynamicduo @mevansphd.bsky.social
Please welcome Dr. Hillary J. Knepper (Pace University) and Dr. Michelle D. Evans (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga) as our new Co-Editors-in-Chief! 🥳🎉🍾 #CoEditorsInChief #dynamicduo @mevansphd.bsky.social
January 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Thankful for the opportunity to work with both of you 🙌✨🍾 @mevansphd.bsky.social
@jsepajournal.bsky.social
@jsepajournal.bsky.social
✨ 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
4/ Vernise Estorcien
📱 Associate Editor, Social Media
📍 Indiana University Indianapolis
Vernise will elevate how we engage with you through innovative social media strategies. Follow along for updates!
📱 Associate Editor, Social Media
📍 Indiana University Indianapolis
Vernise will elevate how we engage with you through innovative social media strategies. Follow along for updates!
January 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
✨ 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
Thank you for your leadership and service Dr. Guy and Dr. Williams! 🍾🎉
Please join us in extending a heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing Co-Editors-in-Chief of the journal of social equity and public administration (JSEPA), Dr. Mary. E Guy and Dr. Brian N. Williams . Thank you, Dr. Guy and Dr. Williams for your outstanding leadership and service🍾👏🏾✨.
January 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Thank you for your leadership and service Dr. Guy and Dr. Williams! 🍾🎉
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 🙌
December 16, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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 🙌