@scrivnerinstitute
The Scrivner Institute of Public Policy, part of the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver, is committed to the public good through inclusive and engaged education, research, and dialogue.
Congrats to Prof. Stefan Chavez-Norgaard on his new grant from the Weaver Awards at the The Aspen Institute 👏
Partnering with Cara DiEnno at DU's CCESL, his work brings together faculty, students, and community members to strengthen civic life in Denver neighborhoods. Learn more below.
Domestic violence survivors regularly cite safe & secure housing as one of their most pressing needs. Yet, survivors face a startling lack of options for safe places to turn. Korbel Prof @kaitsims.bsky.social in @us.theconversation.com on the scope & severity of the DV shelter shortage in Colorado:
Only 33 of Colorado's 64 counties have emergency shelters for people living in abusive situations. In an interview with Colorado Today on @cprnews.bsky.social, Korbel Prof @kaitsims.bsky.social discusses how this affects DV survivors and the complexities beyond funding. Listen here:
Congratulations to Korbel faculty and staff who were recognized for their outstanding research and scholarship at
@uofdenver.bsky.social!
Prof @lmendez-barrientos.bsky.social, Prof @marieberry.bsky.social, @bridgingthegap.bsky.social
& the Pardee Institute
Despite high interest in mass incarceration, little research examines how it scales across 3,000 U.S. city and county jails. New from Korbel Prof @kaitsims.bsky.social in journals.sagepub.com shows how jails differ from prisons and why we should study the first step in the carceral cycle: jailing.
You can watch the recording of the discussion here: youtu.be/3TdGVo5ohzY?...
Public policy undergrad and grad students were able to ask them thoughtful questions on these issues and more. We're proud to create opportunities for our community to connect with elected officials and policymakers.
Many thanks to @bennet.senate.gov & @philweiser.bsky.social for engaging!
We recently hosted Senator Michael Bennet & CO Attorney General Phil Weiser, both running to be CO's next governor, for a policy dialogue @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social. We explored pressing state issues, such as affordability, natural resources, federal-state relations, and rural development.
Prof @kaitsims.bsky.social and Korbel MPP student Samantha Berkowitz in @msmagazine.com on why the NHL should adopt a formal and specific domestic violence policy when players are accused of sexual or domestic violence.
In partnership with @siecenter.bsky.social at @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social.
Featuring faculty affiliates @deborahavant.bsky.social, @smotus.bsky.social , Martin Rhodes, & @sigmandecides.bsky.social.
Moderated by @naazneenbarma.bsky.social & Rachel Epstein.
Join us next week for "Trump 2.0 Year 1: Policy, Politics, and Global Implications", a panel examining the domestic & foreign policy landscape, shifts in political norms & dynamics, and the implications for governance & society.
Jan 20 | 5-7pm | Sie Complex
Registration: cglink.me/2fC/r2274661
Scrivner, @siecenter.bsky.social & @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social affiliate Francisco Rodriguez has a new piece in @nytimes.com on why opposition leader María Corina Machado is unlikely to become Venezuela's next leader, despite her popularity.
Read more: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
Congratulations to our partners @bridgingthegap.bsky.social on their continued funding to expand their impactful programs!
Check out Scrivner Faculty Affiliate Francisco Rodríguez's Q&A with @foreignaffairs.com on a post-Maduro Venezuela.
Featuring faculty affiliates @deborahavant.bsky.social, @smotus.bsky.social, Martin Rhodes, & @sigmandecides.bsky.social.
Moderated by Scrivner Institute Director @naazneenbarma.bsky.social & Sie Center Director Rachel Epstein.
@josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
Join us & our partner @siecenter.bsky.social for a faculty panel reflecting on the first year of the 2nd Trump Admin. We'll explore key developments in policy, politics, and global affairs.
Jan 20 | 5-7pm | Sie Complex
Register here: cglink.me/2fC/r2274661
Korbel faculty @kaitsims.bsky.social and @schaveznorgaard.bsky.social w/ @jcgreenfield.bsky.social examine the promise and pitfalls of guaranteed income programs, which can provide meaningful support to families but are complicated, expensive + hard to administer. Read more @us.theconversation.com
Failing to effectively measure and respond to domestic violence can be a matter of life and death. Korbel Prof. @kaitsims.bsky.social explains how critical data gaps hinder our ability to understand, predict, and prevent domestic violence.
Don't forget to register for next week's Denver Dialogues: Trade, Tariffs, and the Limits of Executive Power.
Dec. 16 at 3:45pm MT on Zoom.
Register here: bit.ly/48fS9rB
We're proud to be home to @scrivnerinstitute.bsky.social, a vibrant hub for education, research, and public engagement to address critical policy issues with a local to global perspective. Want to learn more? Check out their latest impact report:
Featuring @wendyedelberg.bsky.social (@brookings.edu), @mschmitt9.bsky.social (@newamerica.org), & Neena Shenai (AEI)
Denver Dialogues: Trade, Tariffs & Limits of Executive Power
📅 Dec 16 | 🕔3:45–5PM MT | 💻Zoom
Tariffs are reshaping global trade and raising important constitutional questions. Join us to explore their impact on the economy, international relations, and U.S. governance.
Register: bit.ly/48fS9rB
Thank you to our community for making these first five years possible. We're excited for what’s ahead!
We’re celebrating an exciting milestone this quarter — 5 years as a research institute @josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
Since Fall 2020, we've:
🗨️ Hosted timely policy events
📚 Supported innovative faculty research
🎓 Revamped our degree programs
Read our Impact Report to learn more: bit.ly/3XPZB6B
New research by @kaitsims.bsky.social & co-authors examines implementation challenges to Domestic Violence Housing First. Key recs: strengthen training and policy structures to ease burdens on advocates, freeing them to help survivors find safety and stability.
How did DV shelters adapt during COVID? A new study by Korbel Prof @kaitsims.bsky.social & co-authors surveying 103 U.S. shelters reveals key themes—from tech innovations & telehealth to staff strain & rising demand—and new service models that could endure beyond crisis.
@journals.sagepub.com
Congratulations to Korbel faculty @marieberry.bsky.social and @kaitsims.bsky.social who received new funding to advance their research! We’re thrilled to see their ideas making a lasting impact!
Korbel Professor @schaveznorgaard.bsky.social on a new co-authored study about minimum parking requirements: “We do think it, hopefully, elevated the debate so that it was a data-driven conversation."
"In Denver, simulator-run study says parking rule change could boost home construction by 12.5%"
Korbel Prof @schaveznorgaard.bsky.social connects the dots between major sports-led developments & the evolving housing market here in Denver, challenging us to think about how the city balances economic growth with housing stability.
"Sports-led developments could reshape Denver's housing market"
“It underscored the importance of civic participation and policy literacy, reminding attendees that democracy functions best when communities are informed and engaged...For me, as a student, it was a rare chance to witness these principles in action.”