RESEARCH
Analyzing Data Sets
SCSJ analyzes complex data that provides quantitative support in our litigation and policy advocacy efforts.
Quantitative Research Resources
Southern Coalition for Social Justice’s work to dismantle systems of oppression often requires analyzing data sets from a variety of sources. These data sets are acquired through internet research, data acquisition requests to government agencies, and even web scraping for data that is not easily accessible.
After cleaning and performing quality checks, SCSJ distills complex data into a focused narrative or deliverable by finding patterns and connections that ultimately support our litigation and policy advocacy efforts.
Challenged Voter Data
SCSJ analyzed the list of challenged voters released by the State Board of Elections and found that 25% of the alleged "never-residents" targeted by Judge Griffin lived in North Carolina.
Sampson County Landfill Origins Explorer
This tool gives users direct access to the data that solid waste facilities like the Sampson County landfill report to the NCDEQ.
Police in Schools: How to File a Complaint
This first-of-its-kind tool aims to help students, parents, and school employees navigate local policies regarding filing school grievances in connection with SROs.
Datasets Commonly Used by SCSJ
Our work relies on accurate, unbiased data — we commonly use the databases listed below.
NC State Board of Elections
The NC State Board of Elections datasets include election data, voter files, and absentee data.
Redistricting Data Hub
The Redistricting Data Hub contains precinct-level data and redistricting files.
NC DEQ GIS Data
NC DEQ GIS Data datasets include environmental and geographic data for NC.
NC OneMap
The NC OneMap acts as a GIS repository for infrastructure, zoning, and more.
NC Office of State Budget and Management
NC Office of State Budget and Management datasets include population estimates and geographic data.