The Covariates of Children and Teen Firearm Homicide
Homicide Studies (SAGE)
Examines the risk factors and covariates associated with firearm homicides among children and teenagers.
Pelletier, K.
Criminal Justice Research & Consulting
Dr. Karissa Pelletier, PhD
Helping organizations navigate criminal justice research through evidence-based strategy.
Faculty Associate, Arizona State University
Crisis Response Manager, Wayne State University
NIH-Funded
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How I Help Organizations
From grant design to program evaluation, I bring rigorous research methodology to your most pressing criminal justice challenges.
Grant Writing & Research Design
I help organizations secure funding and design rigorous studies with strong methodological foundations.
Program Evaluation
I evaluate program effectiveness with quantitative evidence, delivering actionable findings for stakeholders.
Expert Consultation
Data analysis, policy analysis, and expert testimony backed by peer-reviewed research and real-world experience.
Research Partnerships
I collaborate with universities and agencies on funded research as co-PI, consultant, or methodological advisor.
Recent Publications
Peer-reviewed research on firearm violence, domestic violence, and criminal justice policy.
Association Between Community Violence Exposure and Teen Parental Firearm Ownership
Injury Epidemiology
Investigates how community violence exposure relates to firearm ownership patterns among parents of teenagers.
Pelletier, K. R., Pizarro, J. M., Royan, R., Sokol, R., Cunningham, R. M., Zimmerman, M. A., & Carter, P. M.
Associations Between Experiencing Violence, Owning a Firearm for Protection, and Firearm Storage
Injury Prevention
Examines the relationship between violence exposure, protective firearm ownership, and storage practices.
Sokol, R. L., Lee, D., Rowhani-Rahbar, A., Pelletier, K., Zimmerman, M. A., & Carter, P. M.
Who I Work With
UniversitiesGovernment AgenciesNonprofitsLegal TeamsFunding Agencies
Arizona State University | Wayne State University | University of Michigan | Temple University