Poverty & Inequality Research Lab

PIRL conducts collaborative, interdisciplinary, mixed-methods research aimed at informing policy related to poverty, housing, education, and families. The lab brings together faculty and students from Johns Hopkins University, practice partners, local organizations, policymakers, and community members to develop research projects that promote socia... l mobility and reduce inequality based on race and income. Their work includes initiatives like the Creating Moves to Opportunity program, which seeks to reduce rental barriers for families. PIRL's intended clients include policymakers, community organizations, and researchers focused on social equity.Read More