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Yaacov PetscherView profile

Professor

Florida State UniversityUnited States

Yaacov Petscher, Ph.D., is a Professor and Director of Quantitative Methodology and Innovation (QMI) at Florida State University's College of Social Work. He also serves as Deputy Director of the National Comprehensive Center to Improve Literacy for Students with Disabilities. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology (2009), M.S. in Measurement and Statistics (2005), M.S. in Educational Psychology (2004), and B.S. in Psychology (2001), all from Florida State University. Dr. Petscher's research focuses on applied quantitative methods, psychometrics, and reading/language development. He specializes in screening methodologies, computer adaptive testing, and program evaluation. His work emphasizes improving educational assessments and interventions for students with disabilities, particularly in literacy and language. Notable grants include leadership roles in the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's Reach Every Reader Project ($30M) and studies on language development in Spanish-speaking English learners ($1.4M). His grants total over $40M, reflecting his impact in translational research and policy. Recent articles highlight advancements in early literacy screening tools (e.g., SPRouT-D, PEARL-D), causal inquiry methodologies, and interventions targeting reading difficulties. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing disparities in educational outcomes through evidence-based strategies.

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Bruce ArrigoView profile

Professor

University of North Carolina at CharlotteUnited States

Bruce Arrigo, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and Criminology from Pennsylvania State University, with additional graduate training in Law (Temple University) and advanced degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Duquesne University. His career began as a community organizer advocating for marginalized groups, including the homeless, mental health service users, ex-offenders, and survivors of sexual assault. Arrigo’s research focuses on interdisciplinary studies of law, health, and policy, with a particular emphasis on penology, forensic psychology, and social justice. He has authored/co-authored over 30 books and edited volumes, including Revolution in Penology and The Ethics of Total Confinement . His work addresses critical issues such as solitary confinement, digital surveillance, and climate justice. As a prominent scholar, Arrigo has served as Editor-in-Chief of Humanity & Society and Journal of Forensic Psychology , and holds editorial roles in multiple journals. He has secured over $3 million in grants from agencies like HUD, FEMA, and the William Penn Foundation, and has consulted for organizations such as the National Institute of Justice and the Correctional Service of Canada. His accolades include Fellowships from the American Psychological Association and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards. Arrigo’s contributions span critical criminology, policy advocacy, and interdisciplinary scholarship, reflecting a commitment to advancing human justice through rigorous research and ethical practice.

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Tiffani LuethkeView profile

Associate Professor

University of Nebraska at KearneyUnited States

Tiffani Luethke is Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Communication at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Her research employs qualitative methods to examine adaptation processes following life-altering experiences. Research specialties include photovoice, ethnography, and phenomenological approaches applied to military reintegration, prison transitions, and forced displacement. Current studies explore vocational branding for career navigation and Lakota women's post-incarceration experiences. Mentors students in research methodology and leads graduate programming. Earned doctorate from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with leadership studies specialization.

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Carlos MonteiroView profile

Associate Professor

Suffolk UniversityUnited States

Carlos Monteiro is an Associate Professor of Sociology & Criminal Justice at Suffolk University, joining in 2017. Previously, he was a senior research associate at Northeastern University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. His work focuses on corrections systems, reentry programs, and the social impacts of criminal convictions, with particular attention to deportation policies and correctional officer wellbeing. He holds a PhD from Northeastern University, an MA from the University of Connecticut, and a BS from Westfield State College. Dr. Monteiro’s research explores correctional environments, including longitudinal studies on correctional officer mental health and suicide prevention. He co-leads projects like the NIJ-funded study on juvenile lifers’ psychological adjustment and collaborates with Boston-based organizations to address gun violence in marginalized communities. His work bridges criminal justice reform, public health, and sociocultural dynamics. Grants: NIJ grants (2015-2020) focusing on correctional officer stress and suicide prevention. Awards: 2015 Northeastern University Dissertation Completion Fellowship. He advises initiatives with the Boston Public Health Commission and Cape Verdean Association of Boston, emphasizing community-driven solutions. Teaching spans criminal justice policy, crime and communities, and research methodologies.

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Brae YoungView profile

Assistant Professor

Texas Christian UniversityUnited States

Brae Young, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on juvenile justice, family involvement in incarceration, and prisoner reentry. Young holds a Ph.D., MS, and BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Florida State University (2020, 2016, 2012). His work explores visitation policies in juvenile facilities, spatial barriers to family engagement, and the impact of incarceration on youth. Key themes include reducing recidivism through family ties and improving systemic support for incarcerated adolescents and their families. He teaches courses like Youthful Offending, Juvenile Justice, and Research Design. Publications highlight topics such as visitation effects on recidivism, state policy variability, and the well-being of incarcerated teen parents. His research emphasizes evidence-based practices and policy reforms to address systemic gaps in juvenile justice systems.

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Burcu OzturkView profile

Assistant Professor

Texas State UniversityUnited States

Dr. Burcu Ozturk is Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Texas State University. She earned her bachelor's in social work from Adnan Menderes University (Turkey), MSW from Temple University, and Ph.D. from University of Alabama. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in forensic social work at University of Oklahoma. Her research examines domestic violence dynamics, forensic social work practices, and immigrant/refugee experiences using mixed methodologies. Recent work includes program evaluation for criminal justice organizations and studies on intimate partner violence survivors. She teaches across undergraduate and graduate curricula including human behavior, international social work, practice, and research courses.

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Jessica HodgeView profile

Associate Professor

University of St. ThomasUnited States

Dr. Jessica Hodge is an Associate Professor in the Department of Justice & Society Studies at the University of St. Thomas. She teaches courses including Hate Crimes, Introduction to Criminal Justice, and Corrections. Previously, she served as Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri, Kansas City and was faculty director of the Center for the Common Good (2018-2023). She holds a doctorate in Criminology from the University of Delaware. Her research focuses on hate crimes, gender/queer issues in criminal justice, and community-engaged pedagogy. Key interests include gender-motivated violence, LGBTQ+-police interactions, and social justice education. Her work employs community-based methodologies to examine systemic biases. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on criminal justice reform, with recent work exploring police transparency and community partnerships. Research trends show progression from foundational hate crime legislation analysis to contemporary studies of institutional behavior and rehabilitation efficacy. Awards & Honors: UMKC Outstanding Faculty Pride Award (2015) Dean's Outstanding Teaching Award (2013) Faculty Advisor of the Year (2012) As faculty director of the Center for the Common Good, she facilitated university-community partnerships addressing social justice issues. She mentors students in criminal justice research and serves as a Change Leader through Ashoka U.

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David J. HardingView profile

Professor

University of California, BerkeleyUnited States

David J. Harding is a Professor and Department Chair at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in poverty, inequality, incarceration, and prisoner reentry. His research integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to explore issues such as neighborhood effects, criminal justice system impacts, and social policy. Harding leads the Prisoner Reentry Research project , focusing on post-release reintegration challenges and systemic barriers faced by formerly incarcerated individuals. His key works include After Prison (2020) and On the Outside (2019), which examine pathways to reintegration, employment, and health for returning prisoners. Harding's research also addresses collateral consequences of imprisonment, including labor market exclusion and recidivism trends. He has collaborated extensively with policymakers to inform evidence-based reforms in criminal justice and social welfare systems. Harding's interdisciplinary approach spans sociology, criminology, and public policy. His recent studies analyze the long-term effects of incarceration on communities, the role of family and social networks in reentry, and the intersection of race and criminal justice involvement. He is a sought-after commentator on issues like mass incarceration and educational access for marginalized populations.

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Katherine MaurerView profile

Associate Professor

McGill UniversityCanada

Dr. Katherine Maurer is an Associate Professor at McGill University's School of Social Work and an Associate Member in the Department of Pediatrics. Their work focuses on understanding how systemic inequities, exclusion, and oppression impact life outcomes for youth and adults, particularly in contexts of family violence and homelessness. Dr. Maurer advocates for trauma-responsive practices in social work and policy to promote equity and disrupt systemic oppression. Their research emphasizes culturally meaningful interventions and transformative justice approaches. Education: Doctorate in Social Work (not explicitly stated but inferred from title). Affiliations: EDDI, BAM, IAM initiatives at McGill. Research interests include resilience-building through technology (e.g., JoyPop app studies), intersectional approaches to intimate partner violence among 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities, and policy analysis of homelessness solutions in Canadian cities. They emphasize decolonization and gender discourse in academic and clinical settings. Publications highlight themes of affect regulation in violence-exposed adolescents, intergenerational violence transmission, and inclusive housing services for marginalized groups. Their work bridges clinical practice with systemic policy change, advocating for equity-centered frameworks. Grants and advising details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Maurer collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across social work and pediatrics, contributing to Montreal-based programs for veterans and homeless populations.

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Hilde TubexView profile

Professor

The University of Western AustraliaAustralia

Hilde Tubex is Professor and Director of Criminology at the University of Western Australia Law School, specializing in comparative penal policy and Indigenous overrepresentation in criminal justice systems. Her ARC-funded research examines drivers of Indigenous incarceration, gendered imprisonment patterns, and justice system reforms. Current projects include analysis of Aboriginal women's interactions with legal systems and community-based throughcare models. Publications demonstrate longitudinal analysis of penal policies (2018), throughcare strategies for Indigenous offenders (2021), and female incarceration drivers (2025). Research methodologies combine quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews and policy evaluation. Dr. Tubex serves on Australian Institute of Criminology advisory boards and leads WA Department of Justice collaborations on prisoner reintegration programs. Her research unit focuses on evidence-based reforms to reduce incarceration disparities.

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Aurélie OussView profile

Assistant Professor

University of PennsylvaniaUnited States

Aurélie Ouss is the Janice and Julian Bers Assistant Professor of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she serves as Undergraduate Chair. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University, an M.A. from the Paris School of Economics, and a B.A. in Econometrics and Sociology from École Normale Supérieure. Her research is conducted in collaboration with the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). Her research focuses on criminal justice policy, labor economics, public economics, and law and economics. Key interests include recidivism drivers, prosecutorial reforms, media portrayals of policing, and the impact of pretrial procedures. She employs empirical frameworks and field experiments to evaluate policy efficacy. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on systemic criminal justice inefficiencies, such as failure-to-appear mechanisms, racial disparities in sentencing, and labor market barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals. Trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches blending economics, law, and behavioral science. Scientific Awards: Mark Kleiman Award for Innovation in Criminal Justice Policy, National Academy of Sciences (2024) She mentors undergraduate students as part of her chair role and collaborates extensively with institutions like the University of Chicago Crime Lab. No specific grants or labs are detailed in the provided text.

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Georgina MathlinView profile

Research Fellow

Queen Mary University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Dr. Georgina Mathlin is a Research Fellow and Lecturer in Mental Health at Queen Mary University of London's Unit of Psychological Medicine within the Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health. She holds a PhD from the LISS-DTP program, focusing on evaluating open prison services for males with personality disorder. Currently, she is a Data First Evaluation Fellow at the Ministry of Justice, exploring linked administrative data for criminal justice policy evaluation. Education: PhD in evaluating open prison services for personality disorder Her research interests include offender reintegration, personality disorder pathways, and policy evaluation using mixed methods. She employs advanced quantitative techniques like structural equation modeling. She contributes to the DeNPRU-QM project with statistical support. Teaching responsibilities include module leadership for Applied Research Methods and MSc Dissertation supervision in Forensic Psychology and Mental Health programs. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy analysis in criminal justice systems.

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Helene Marie Kjærgård EideView profile

Associate Professor

University of BergenNorway

Helene Marie Kjærgård Eide is an Associate Professor at the Department of Education, University of Bergen. Her research focuses on education policy, prison education, early childhood education, and professional development of educators. She has collaborated extensively with NORCE Norwegian Research Center and Western Norway University of Applied Sciences on projects related to kindergarten policy implementation and prison education systems. Her work examines governance structures in education, professional autonomy challenges, and the intersection of cultural identity in early education. Key projects include evaluations of Norway’s kindergarten framework plan and studies on prison officers’ roles in inmate education. She has presented at international conferences such as AERA and NERA, exploring topics like technology-enhanced learning and teacher education innovations. Eide’s publications analyze Norwegian policy tools for early childhood education governance, Sámi cultural integration in schools, and the impact of increased educator ratios in kindergartens. She co-authored reports on prison officers’ conceptions of educational roles and professional development opportunities. Her research bridges policy analysis with practical implementation challenges in diverse educational settings.

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Marietta MartinovicView profile

Associate Professor

RMIT UniversityAustralia

Dr. Marietta Martinovic is an Associate Professor in Criminology and Justice Studies at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies. She leads initiatives such as the first Australian Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program and five prison-based Think Tanks, which engage incarcerated individuals, students, and practitioners to inform criminal justice policy. Her work emphasizes transformative learning, inclusion of lived experience in policymaking, and reintegration programs. Research focuses on prisons, criminal justice reform, and the impact of programs on incarcerated populations. She teaches courses on comparative criminal justice systems, corrections, and crime prevention. Her supervision projects explore topics like meditation for justice-involved individuals and transgender experiences in incarceration. She is open to supervising master’s and PhD students in these areas. Notable contributions include evaluations of reintegration programs (e.g., VACRO’s ReLink) and submissions to parliamentary inquiries on criminal justice systems. She collaborates with stakeholders to address systemic inequities and advocate for policy improvements. Labs/Teams: Leads prison-based and community-based Think Tanks focused on criminal justice reform and policy consultation.

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Jacob YoungView profile

Associate Professor

Arizona State UniversityUnited States

Jacob Young is an Associate Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University (ASU), with affiliations at the Center on Technology, Data and Society and the Institute for Social Science Research. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Washington, along with MA and BA degrees in Sociology, Criminology, and Psychology. His research focuses on Network Criminology, Data Science, and Quantitative Methods, examining topics such as prison inmate networks, police technology adoption, and delinquency dynamics. His work integrates network analysis with criminological theory, addressing issues like social support among incarcerated individuals, the diffusion of body-worn cameras in policing, and the role of peer networks in criminal behavior. He teaches courses on social network analysis, criminological theory, and data science in criminal justice. Recent research explores prison culture, solitary confinement impacts, and reentry outcomes. His studies often utilize mixed-methods approaches, including longitudinal analyses and experimental designs. Jacob serves as Director of Curriculum for the Institute for Social Science Research and has contributed to projects like the Prison Inmate Network Study and the Women’s Prison Inmate Networks Study (WO-PINS).

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