Laurence Ralph
Grant Type
Post PhD Research GrantInstitutional Affiliation
Princeton U.Grant number
Gr. 9619Approve Date
April 13, 2018Project Title
Ralph, Dr. Laurence, Princeton U., Princeton, NJ - To aid research on 'Tensions of Force: Policing, Security, and Governance in New Orleans'LAURENCE RALPH, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, was awarded a grant in April 2018 to aid research on “Tensions of Force: Policing, Security, and Governance in New Orleans.” This study examines how law enforcement and community residents differently define “excessive” use of force in New Orleans, Louisiana. During the research phase supported by Wenner-Gren Foundation, in-depth interviews were conducted with residents of six neighborhoods in New Orleans to explore local residents’ understandings of police use of force and violence.