Alex R. Piquero

Alex R. Piquero is a professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, and Arts and Sciences Distinguished Scholar at the University of Miami. He previously served as director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (appointed by President Biden).

Contributions

To Prevent Crime, Respect the Role of Self-Control

An underappreciated way to reduce violence

Alex R. Piquero

It’s Tough to Make Predictions, Especially About the Future

The perils (and necessity) of forecasting how many people will be in jail

Alex R. Piquero