University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: June 2026

Associations Between Childhood Maltreatment and Mid-Life Health Risks and Risky Health Behaviors in a Nationally Representative Sample by Christopher Wildeman, Garrett Baker, Hedwig Lee, and Martin Eiermann (2026)

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SSM Mental Health Abstract: Millions of U.S. children experience maltreatment each year, which is associated with subsequent health risks, including psychopathology. We use data from up to 9692 participants in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) to update and extend knowledge about such health risks into the start of midlife. …

Sociology major Ellen Zhang wins District 8 Common Council election

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Ellen Zhang, a sophomore studying sociology and economics, won the District 8 Common Council election by over 1,200 votes. Her platform advocates for affordable housing, expanding public transit and pedestrian safety and accessibility across Madison. Read more from The Daily Cardinal.

Considering the pervasiveness of the “danger imperative” in prisons: Perspectives from reform-oriented correctional officers by Veronica Horowitz, Patrick Nolan, Christopher Uggen, Jordan M. Hyatt, and Synøve N. Andersen (2026)

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Punishment & Society Abstract: The “danger imperative” in policing, as noted by Sierra-Arévalo, defines how officers perceive both their job and the environment in which they work. It is unclear how this may generalize to others working in the public safety field, including prison staff. Although public perceptions and media narratives suggest a preoccupation with …