Shannon Sliva

Shannon Sliva is an Associate Professor at the University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work, specializing in restorative justice models that challenge conventional criminal legal systems. Funded by the National Institute of Justice, her research examines victim-offender dialogue impacts and state-level restorative legislation. She serves as a fellow with the National Center on Restorative Justice.

Her research program includes:

• National tracking of restorative justice legislation
• Community-based participatory research in correctional facilities
• Policy development for justice alternatives
• Colorado-specific implementation studies

She teaches courses in macro practice, program development, policy analysis, and restorative justice methodologies.