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• Juvenile Justice
• Child Welfare
• Conduct Problems
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Dr. Cindy M. Schaeffer is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine, where she also serves as a Child-Clinical Psychologist. Her work centers on developing evidence-based interventions for youth involved in juvenile justice and child protective service (CPS) systems, addressing complex issues like criminal offending, substance abuse, trauma, and family violence. Education: Post-Doctoral Fellow, Prevention Science, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2000-2002) Ph.D. in Child-Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri (2000) Pre-doctoral internship, University of Maryland Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (1999-2000) Research Focus: Dr. Schaeffer specializes in adapting Multisystemic Therapy (MST) for high-risk populations, including MST-Building Stronger Families for CPS-involved families with substance abuse and MST-IPV for cases involving intimate partner violence. Her work integrates ecological frameworks to address school dropout, deviant peer relationships, and ineffective parenting through family-based interventions and mobile health technology. Publication Trends: Her research (2005-2019) demonstrates consistent innovation in MST adaptations, juvenile justice interventions, and digital health integration. Key themes include real-world implementation of evidence-based treatments, mechanisms driving behavioral change in drug courts, and long-term outcomes for serious juvenile offenders. Grants and Leadership: As Principal/Co-Principal Investigator, she leads federally funded projects including NIJ research on reducing school discipline disparities, NIMH mobile technology enhancements for MST, Annie E. Casey Foundation evaluations of IPV interventions in child maltreatment, and NICHD studies on preventing problem sexual behavior. Professional Networks: She actively collaborates with MST Services (mstservices.com) and MST Canada (mstcan.com), providing clinical consultation to MST teams nationwide while developing scalable interventions for juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

• Social Sciences
• Sociology
• Criminology
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Prof. Birgit Menzel is a Professor of Social Sciences at the Department of Public Management, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. She serves as Prodekanin für Studium und Lehre (Deputy Dean for Teaching and Learning) at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences and is the Praktikumsbeauftragte (Internship Coordinator) for her department. Her academic career spans roles at multiple institutions, including the University of Oldenburg and the Hamburg School of Policing. Education: She holds a Magistra Artium in Sociology and Pedagogy from the University of Oldenburg (1991), with earlier studies in Special Education and German Literature. Her doctoral thesis (1998) focused on deviance theory. Research interests include social control, deviant behavior, criminological theory, and organizational management. She has published extensively on topics like sexual violence, constructivist theories of deviance, and hybrid learning formats in higher education. Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to criminology and educational innovation. Publications trends show strong focus on sociology of crime, gender-based violence, and academic pedagogy. She contributes to journals like Kriminologisches Journal and holds editorial roles in key criminology publications. Her professional memberships include the GiwK (interdisciplinary criminology society). She actively engages in academic networks, organizing conferences on topics like 'Krimmigration' (2021) and 'Criminology of the Visual' (2018). Teaching focuses on social sciences with emphasis on personnel management and organizational sociology.

Jukka SavolainenView profile

Professor

• Criminology
• Demography/Life Course
• Cross-National Comparisons
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Jukka Savolainen is a Professor at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, holding affiliations with the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology. His research focuses on criminology, demography, cross-national crime comparisons, and societal violence mechanisms. He earned his Ph.D. from SUNY Albany and M.Soc.Sc. from the University of Helsinki. Teaching responsibilities include courses like Comparative Criminal Justice and Sociological Theory, reflecting his expertise in global crime analysis and social systems. His work interrogates systemic issues in criminal justice, policy impacts on marginalized groups, and societal structures influencing deviant behavior. Notable themes include Nordic welfare state paradoxes, racial disparities in policing, and hybrid security threats. Publications (2019-2025) explore policing reforms, immigration crime dynamics, adolescent victimization, and Nordic societal resilience. His recent work critiques academic integrity in sociology and links criminal behavior to health outcomes. Despite no listed awards, his scholarship addresses critical global issues like incarceration health risks and transnational crime adaptation. Research spans 40+ years, analyzing longitudinal data from birth cohorts to study life course criminology. Active in policy-oriented studies, he connects theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence, addressing both micro-level behavioral factors and macro-level structural inequities.

• Sociology
• Criminology
• War Trauma
• +7 more

Robert J Johnson is a Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences . His research focuses on the intersection of sociology, criminology, and mental health, particularly examining the impacts of war trauma, discrimination, and religious struggles on psychological distress and interpersonal violence. Key Research Areas: Conflict trauma, mental health resilience, ethnic identity, religious coping, deviant behavior Recent Work: Studies on intimate partner violence in Ukraine, decision-making during wartime, depression among displaced populations, and the role of social support in mitigating conflict-related stress.

Thomas J. MowenView profile

Associate Professor

• Effects of punishment and policing on youth and families
• School discipline and security measures
• Incarceration impacts on family dynamics
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Thomas J. Mowen is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the effects of punishment and policing on youth and families, with a particular emphasis on the school-to-prison pipeline, incarceration impacts, and life-course criminology. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Delaware, complemented by a MA and BS in Sociology from the University of Louisville. Dr. Mowen’s work explores the interplay between criminal justice systems and societal structures, including how school security measures and discipline policies disproportionately affect marginalized communities. His studies also investigate reentry experiences, family dynamics post-incarceration, and the role of social support in reducing recidivism. He employs both quantitative and mixed-methods approaches, frequently analyzing longitudinal datasets like the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY) and Add Health data. His research highlights critical issues such as the medicalization of pain leading to criminalization, the protective and criminogenic roles of peers during reentry, and the mental health consequences of violent victimization post-release. He also examines societal behaviors during crises, such as pandemic-driven changes in college students’ lifestyles. Though no specific awards or grants are listed, his publications reflect a commitment to addressing systemic inequities in criminal justice and education systems. His work bridges sociological theory with applied research, offering insights into policy reforms to mitigate the collateral consequences of punitive measures.

• Social Psychology
• Group Processes
• Communication Dynamics
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Prof. Namkje Koudenburg is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on group processes, communication dynamics, and social change, particularly exploring how conversational interactions shape solidarity and regulate norms. She holds a PhD in Psychology (cum laude, 2014) and has held visiting positions at Princeton University and the University of Melbourne. Key research areas include polarization, online disagreement, and the social consequences of mediated communication. She leads projects such as the Interreg North Sea Region 'Speak Up' initiative on constructive dialogue and the 'Deviant Causes Social Change' study on norm evolution. Her work has been recognized with awards including the KNAW Early Career Award (2020) and the European Association of Social Psychology's Jos Jaspars Award (2017). Teaching responsibilities include Group Dynamics for third-year psychology students and supervising PhD candidates in topics like moralization in polarized contexts and online social regulation. She co-edits Acta Psychologica and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology . Notable publications span topics such as conversational flow’s role in solidarity, the depolarizing effects of diplomatic skills online, and the 'sound of silence' in norm erosion prevention. Her work bridges social psychological theory with real-world applications in climate activism and health interventions.

Karen Phelan KozlowskiView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Inequality
• Sociology of Education
• Racial Inequality in Education
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Dr. Karen Phelan Kozlowski serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Southern Mississippi, based in the Liberal Arts Building (LAB) 5108, Hattiesburg. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Sociology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2016) MA in Sociology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2011) BA in Communication from Wittenberg University (2008) Her research centers on systemic disparities in education, with rigorous examination of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors driving inequality. This focus originated from her fieldwork as a legal education outreach coordinator for Burmese refugees at an Indianapolis free legal clinic, highlighting real-world implications of structural inequities. She instructs core sociology curricula including SOC 101 (Introduction to Sociology), SOC 340 (Deviant Behavior), SOC 350 (Race & Ethnicity), SOC 426 (Sociology of Education), and IDS 110 (Luckyday Seminar), directly connecting theoretical frameworks to contemporary social issues.

Marcelo Moriconi BezerraView profile

Academic

• Political Science
• Sociology
• Corruption
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Marcelo Moriconi Bezerra is an Assistant Researcher in the Department of Political Science and Public Policy at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon and an Integrated Researcher at the Center for International Studies (CEI-Iscte). He holds a PhD in Contemporary Political Processes from the University of Salamanca and has a multidisciplinary academic background in journalism, sociology, and political science. He is actively involved in research on corruption, illegal markets, violence, and sports integrity, with a regional focus on Latin America and Europe. Bachelor’s in Social Communication (Journalism), National University of La Plata, Argentina (2003) Diploma of Advanced Studies in Sociopolitical Analysis, University of Granada (2007) PhD in Political Science, University of Salamanca (2009) Post-Doctorate in Sociology and Political Science, Autonomous University of Mexico (2009–2010) His research interests center on political sociology, corruption, citizen security, match-fixing, sports integrity, and Latin American politics . He critically examines how governance failures, ideological narratives, and social structures contribute to deviant behavior and institutional erosion. His work often bridges academic analysis with policy implications, particularly in sports regulation and electoral transparency. His recent publications explore the gamblification of sports, sportswashing, esports education, and the normalization of corruption . He has led and participated in several EU-funded research projects, including BITEFIX and SBS4MED, focusing on match-fixing prevention and sport as a tool for employability. His articles reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining qualitative methods with critical discourse analysis. Member, Executive Committee, Latin American Political Science Association (ALACIP) Member, Scientific Committee, CEI-Iscte Coordinator of multiple international research projects on sports integrity and electoral monitoring Supervisor of numerous master’s and doctoral theses Marcelo Moriconi has published over 78 scientific works, including two books and articles in top journals. He has no known scientific awards listed in the provided texts. His research is applied and policy-oriented, often in collaboration with European institutions and NGOs. He leads research on youth engagement with sports betting and the social impacts of esports, contributing to public health and integrity frameworks.

Heith CopesView profile

Professor

• Criminal decision-making
• Narrative sense making
• Qualitative methods

Heith Copes is a Distinguished Professor in the J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), with a secondary appointment in Sociology. He joined UAB in 2001 after earning his Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee. His research focuses on criminal decision-making, narrative sense-making, and qualitative methodologies. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology (2001), University of Tennessee. Dissertation: Finding a Ride: Decision-Making among Auto Thieves (advisor: Neal Shover). Research interests include understanding offender decision processes, drug-related crimes, and qualitative research design. He has received numerous awards for scholarship and teaching, including the 2022 Donal MacNamara Award for his work on meth cooking as a job. His work frequently appears in top journals like Justice Quarterly . Awards highlight his contributions to criminological theory, qualitative methods, and mentorship. He has advised students on a range of topics, though specific advisees are not listed here. Teaching excellence is a hallmark of his career, reflected in awards from ACJS, SCJA, and UAB’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

• Forensic Psychology
• Legal Psychology
• Criminal Psychology
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Maria Cunha Louro is a university lecturer at Universidade Lusófona, specializing in forensic and legal psychology. She holds a PhD in Forensic Sciences with a focus on Forensic Psychology and has completed doctoral coursework in Law, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise. She is a licensed psychologist with advanced specialization in Psychology of Justice and Clinical and Health Psychology, recognized by the Order of Portuguese Psychologists. She represents Portugal in the Ibero-American Association of Legal Psychology and serves as Vice-President of Psijus – Association for Legal Psychology Intervention. PhD in Forensic Sciences (Forensic Psychology) Doctorate in Law (coursework completed) Master’s in Criminal Psychology and Deviant Behavior Bachelor’s in Psychology Specialty in Clinical and Health Psychology Advanced Specialty in Psychology of Justice Her research centers on domestic violence, gender-based violence, criminal justice responses, and the intersection of law and psychology. She explores psychological assessment in legal contexts, sentencing motivations, and the socio-cultural dimensions of relational violence. Her work bridges theory and empirical research, contributing to policy and intervention strategies in Portugal and Lusophone countries. Recent publications show a strong trend in analyzing domestic violence in Portugal through a juridical-psychological lens, with comparative studies on international contexts such as Cape Verde and global phenomena like soccer-related violence. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating legal frameworks with psychological assessment and public policy implications. She is actively involved in professional leadership and academic dissemination through book chapters and peer-reviewed journals. While no formal awards are listed, her roles in key associations highlight recognition in her field. Maria Cunha Louro advises on legal psychology interventions and contributes to advancing forensic practice through her research and institutional roles. She is affiliated with professional networks that support research and policy development in legal psychology. Though specific labs or research teams are not mentioned, her publications suggest collaborative work in interdisciplinary and Ibero-American academic circles.

Kate DauntView profile

Professor

• Audience reception of disinformation
• Social media influencers
• Consumer misbehaviour
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Kate Daunt is Professor of Marketing at Cardiff Business School and Co-Director of Cardiff University's Security, Crime and Intelligence Innovation Institute. She holds a PhD from Cardiff University (2008) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her professional affiliations include the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM) and Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honour Society. Her research focuses on: Audience reception of disinformation in digital environments Dynamics of social media influencers and parasocial relationships Consumer misbehaviour and deviant service interactions Behavioural change through service design interventions Servicescape impacts on consumer experiences Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on consumer psychology in technology-mediated environments, with recent work exploring disinformation propagation, influencer marketing ethics, and robotic service interventions. Research frequently employs mixed-methods approaches across hospitality, retail, healthcare and digital contexts. Honors & Awards: Emerald Literati Award (2024) Martin Evans Teaching Excellence Award (2019) Cardiff University Research Fellowship (2016-2017) Multiple 'Best Paper' awards in service marketing She currently supervises doctoral candidate Katie Lloyd and previously served as Deputy Director of Doctoral Studies. As Co-Director of the Security, Crime & Intelligence Innovation Institute, she leads interdisciplinary research teams examining behavioral aspects of security and disinformation.

Charles LanfearView profile

Assistant Professor

• Criminology
• Community and Crime
• Causal Inference
• +7 more

Charles Lanfear is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Criminology , University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD in Sociology (2021) and MA in Sociology (2017) from the University of Washington, along with MPP (2013) and BA in Sociology (2010) from Oregon State University. His research focuses on community structures and crime , firearm violence , social control mechanisms , and urban sociology . He employs causal inference , demographic analysis , and computational social science to explore these topics. He also specializes in quantitative methods and reproducible research practices , with open-access course materials and replication files available via his public website and GitHub profile . His publications address critical issues including gun violence across life stages , sharing economy impacts on urban crime , collective efficacy , and social control of homelessness . These works span journals like Criminology , Science Advances , JAMA Network Open , and Annual Review of Criminology . His scientific awards include: Research Fellowship, Nuffield College, University of Oxford (2021–2022) Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Washington (2020) Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award - Social Sciences, University of Washington (2018) Best Graduate Instructor, University of Washington (2018–2019) He actively contributes to academic service via roles such as MPhil Director and Admissions Committee Member at the University of Cambridge, and has served on editorial and faculty search committees at the University of Washington. He also supervises Natalia Cabrera-Morales , a PhD student at the Institute of Criminology.

Wesley HelmsView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Strategic Management
• Marketing
• +3 more

Wesley Helms is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management and a Goodman Social Innovation Research Scholar at the Goodman School of Business, Brock University. His research focuses on organizational behavior, stigma studies, institutional theory, and strategic management. He explores topics such as workplace stigma, deviance, social control mechanisms, and the impact of stigma on organizations and markets. Key research interests include the dynamics of stigma disclosure in organizations, the economic consequences of stigma, and the application of social control theories in digital contexts. Helms has contributed to understanding how organizations navigate stigma through managerial strategies and institutional frameworks. His work often bridges organizational theory with practical implications for management and policy. Recent publications highlight his exploration of disability stigma in workplaces, the social control of deviant behavior, and the role of stigma in shaping organizational outcomes. His scholarship also extends to strategic advantages derived from community practices and the ethical dimensions of social enterprises. Helms’ research has been published in high-impact journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in organizational studies and strategic management. He currently holds affiliations within the Goodman School of Business, contributing to both academic and applied initiatives in social innovation.

Nils Asle BergsgardView profile

Professor

• Sports Sociology
• Sports Policy
• Deviant Behavior in Sports

Nils Asle Bergsgard is a Professor in Sports Sociology at the Department of Sport Science and Friluftsliv, Telemark University College. His scholarly work focuses on intersections between sports, politics, and societal structures, with particular emphasis on deviant behavior in sports and institutional dynamics within the Nordic welfare state framework. Research Interests: Sports Sociology, Sports Policy, Deviant Behavior in Sports Ongoing Projects: Rapid social change and value transformation in cultural fields, Pluralisation and civil associations in welfare states Recent publications analyze: Evolution of sports policy in Scandinavia Institutionalization of elite sports organizations like Olympiatoppen Resource allocation conflicts in sports governance Interplay between welfare state models and sports movement autonomy Globalization effects on national sports systems Comparative analysis of Scandinavian sports policy frameworks

Carol RamboView profile

Professor

• Sociology
• Qualitative Research
• Symbolic Interactionism
• +6 more

Carol Rambo is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Memphis, where she has held roles including editor of Symbolic Interaction (2008–2011). She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Florida in 1993. Her research focuses on narrative strategies addressing trauma, marginality, and identity, employing autoethnography, discourse analysis, and participant observation. Key contributions include the 'layered account' method and autoethnographic works on childhood sexual abuse, disability, and exotic dancing. She has been recognized with the Norman Denzin Qualitative Research Award, W. Russell Smith Teaching Excellence Award, and Distinguished Teaching Award. Dr. Rambo’s teaching spans undergraduate courses like Sociology of Deviant Behavior and graduate courses such as Qualitative Methods. Her research co-authored with students explores marginalized identities, including overweight females, self-injurers, and racially ambiguous individuals. Over 30+ years, her work has appeared in journals like Symbolic Interaction and Journal of Contemporary Ethnography , emphasizing narrative resistance and symbolic interactionism. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Florida (1993) Awards: Norman Denzin Qualitative Research Award W. Russell Smith Award for Teaching Excellence (2005) Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award (2018) Key Research Themes: Autoethnography, narrative resistance, identity management, trauma studies. Her articles analyze topics ranging from academic culture to Native American racial formation, reflecting her commitment to sociological inquiry into marginalized experiences.