RT Article T1 We Can Move Mountains: Engaging in State-Level Policy Work JF Journal of contemporary criminal justice VO 37 IS 2 SP 212 OP 220 A1 Growette Bostaph, Lisa M. A2 Wintrow, Melissa LA English YR 2021 UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1755889348 AB An increasing number of academic researchers are becoming involved in state-level policy work as a result of existing local partnerships or direct requests by agency directors or elected officials. Most faculty and policymakers do not receive any training in doing such collaborative work and, for each party in the partnership, it can often seem like landing on another planet or, at the very least, visiting a foreign country, with different jargon, players, and stakes. This essay provides a brief guide to navigating the world of state-level partnerships in policymaking. K1 collaborative work K1 researcher–practitioner partnerships K1 Criminal Justice Policy K1 Public Policy DO 10.1177/1043986221999860