Stephen Schneider

Stephen Schneider is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Criminology at Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. His roles include teaching courses such as Crime Prevention, Organized Crime, and Policing, while leading research projects on community safety, transnational organized crime, and crime prevention strategies. He has held academic positions since 1997, with a Ph.D. in Community and Regional Planning from the University of British Columbia (1997).

Education:

• Ph.D., Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia (1997)
• M.Sc., International Development, University of Pennsylvania (1993)
• B.A., Political Science, Carleton University (1990)

Research Interests:
Dr. Schneider focuses on crime prevention strategies, organized crime dynamics, and policing practices. His work includes analyzing transnational criminal networks like the 'Ndrangheta, community safety initiatives (e.g., Wolfville Community Safety Study), and programs like PALS/SMART for at-risk youth. He emphasizes social development approaches to reduce recidivism and promote academic resilience.
Key Projects:

• Wolfville Community Safety Study (2024): Designing a Community Safety Office model
• 'Ndrangheta in Canada (2022): Examining transnational power shifts
• Money Laundering in British Columbia (2020): Submitted to the Cullen Commission
• PALS/SMART Programs: Social developmental initiatives for youth

Advising and Grants:
Led $400,000 National Crime Prevention Centre-funded PALS program. Co-developed the SMART project, combining tutoring, mentoring, and psychological support for marginalized youth. Involved in federal grants analyzing port vulnerabilities and securities fraud.
Labs/Teams:
Oversees the Saint Mary’s Academic Resilience Team (SMART), a pilot program integrating academic support and recidivism prevention strategies for disadvantaged youth.