Elevating the Voices of Justice-Involved Women
Dr. Emily Salisbury’s expertise and advocacy are featured across national platforms—from TEDx and NPR to Newsweek and the Associated Press. Her work continues to inform public dialogue on justice reform, women’s incarceration, and systemic change. Explore media highlights, interviews, and appearances, with more added as her impact grows.
Featured Article
Girls’ Violence Is Rare—But Not Their Victimization
In her 2025 Newsweek op-ed, Dr. Emily Salisbury challenges common narratives about girls and violence, highlighting how justice systems often overlook the trauma and abuse young women endure. This powerful piece calls for a deeper, more compassionate understanding of their experiences.
Judging Societies by Women’s Prisons
In her TEDx talk inside a women’s correctional facility, Dr. Emily Salisbury delivers a moving call to evaluate justice systems by how they treat incarcerated women. Speaking alongside incarcerated women, she reveals the deep human cost of mass incarceration and the urgent need for change.
Helping Mothers Rebuild After Prison
In NPR’s Marketplace feature, Dr. Emily Salisbury shares insights on the challenges mothers face after incarceration. Highlighting the work of community programs, she underscores the need for targeted support to help women rebuild their lives and reconnect with their families.
Life After Prison: Women Helping Women Return to Society
As a panelist for The Mob Museum in Las Vegas, Dr. Salisbury’s commentary breaks down barriers to reentry and underscores the strengths of working alongside system-involved women.
Media Links
Featured Articles
Salisbury, E. J., & Crawford, A. (2025). Gender-responsive treatment to improve outcomes for women and girls in correctional settings: Foundations, limitations, and innovations. Health & Justice, 13, 1-15. Open Access: https://healthandjusticejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40352-025-00316-w
Salisbury, E. J. et al. (2023). A randomized controlled trial of community health specialists within gender-responsive probation. Feminist Criminology, 18, 406-434.
Belisle, L., & Salisbury, E. J. (2021). Starting with girls and their resilience in mind: Reconsidering risk/needs assessments with system-involved girls. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 48, 596-616.