Sarat's work explores the intersection of religion and migration in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, with special attention to ways in which people draw upon religion to formulate notions of belonging and confront challenges.

Wright's work focuses on enhancing the lives of those living and working in the correctional system through research, education and community engagement.

Montes studies correctional punishment and school safety and policing as lenses for understanding how aspects of the justice system influence the administration and effectiveness of crime prevention and punishment practices.