Scott W. Allard: Social Policy Research Expert
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About Scott W. Allard
Social Policy Researcher
Social Policy Researcher
Social Policy Researcher
Scott W. Allard, recognized nationally for his research expertise on issues of social policy and inequality, is the Daniel J. Evans Endowed Professor of Social Policy at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington.
Research Expertise
Social Policy Researcher
Social Policy Researcher
Scott W. Allard's research expertise centers on poverty and inequality, food security, and safety net utilization. His work examines the connections between place, poverty, and the accessibility of early childhood programs, safety net services, and broader social policy.
Engaged Scholarship
Social Policy Researcher
Places in Need: The Changing Geography of Poverty
Over the past thirty years, Scott W. Allard has leveraged his research expertise by collaborating with research centers and think tanks. He also translates research findings into accessible formats for broader audiences, media outlets, and policymaking settings.
Places in Need: The Changing Geography of Poverty
Out of Reach: Place, Poverty, and the New American Welfare State
Places in Need: The Changing Geography of Poverty
This book, authored by Scott W. Allard, explores the shifting geography of poverty in metropolitan America, highlighting how suburban poverty has increased over the past 30 years. It also discusses the implications for social policy and the antipoverty safety net, drawing on research expertise in the field.
Out of Reach: Place, Poverty, and the New American Welfare State
Out of Reach: Place, Poverty, and the New American Welfare State
Out of Reach: Place, Poverty, and the New American Welfare State
In this book, Scott W. Allard explores the growing reliance of the antipoverty safety net on human service programs, drawing on his research expertise to examine the spatial mismatches between the locations of at-risk households and the providers of social policy.
Washington Vote-by-Mail Project
Out of Reach: Place, Poverty, and the New American Welfare State
Out of Reach: Place, Poverty, and the New American Welfare State
The Washington Vote-by-Mail Project, which showcases the research expertise of Scott W. Allard, has two primary components. One aspect provides public-use data files about voter demographics, while the other aims to enhance the voter experience with vote-by-mail in Washington State, contributing to important discussions in social policy.