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• Addiction Treatment
• Social Work Methodology
• Therapeutic Communities
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Professor Poulopoulos Charalampos serves as Deputy Head of Department at the University of West Attica. He holds a PostDoc from King's College London (2005), PhD from University of Bradford (1998), and Bachelor's in Social Work (1983). His research specializes in addiction treatment methodologies and social work interventions. Research interests focus on: Development of therapeutic communities for substance abusers Addiction prevention and social reintegration programs Group work methodologies in social work contexts Organizational behavior in healthcare systems His publications predominantly explore addiction treatment frameworks, rehabilitation methodologies, and social reintegration challenges, with recent work examining maternal addiction, prison rehabilitation, and foster care systems. Scientific Awards: Erick Broekaert Award (2019) for contributions to therapeutic communities Professor Poulopoulos chairs the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium for Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Malta, and has held leadership positions in the World Federation of Therapeutic Communities, European Federation of Therapeutic Communities, and International Council on Alcohol and Addictions.

Abigail HensonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Transformative Justice
• Program Evaluation
• Criminal Justice System Impact
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Abigail Henson is an Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University’s Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Temple University (2020). Her research focuses on transformative justice, program evaluation, and the societal impacts of policing/corrections, employing qualitative and ethnographic methods to challenge systemic inequities. She teaches courses such as Victims and the Criminal Legal System, Translational Criminology, and Carceral Systems Analysis. Dr. Henson bridges academia and public engagement through her podcast Critical Conversations and YouTube series Office Hours with Abbie and Juwan , which popularize justice-related topics. She collaborates with organizations like the Vera Institute of Justice and Arnold Ventures to translate research into policy. Her work emphasizes racial justice, carceral system critiques, and community safety strategies. Her teaching portfolio includes over 10 years of instructing courses on corrections, victimology, and qualitative methods, reflecting her commitment to education and practitioner engagement. She has advised policymakers on reentry programs and stigma reduction, advocating for strengths-based approaches in criminal justice interventions. Dr. Henson’s research spans themes like racial-criminal stigma, carceral bonds among formerly incarcerated individuals, and temporal debt faced by fathers in the justice system. She has conducted over 500 interviews, emphasizing lived experiences in her scholarship. Her outreach efforts aim to democratize academic knowledge through accessible media formats.

Matthew LarsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Criminal Justice Policy Evaluation
• Youth Justice
• Violence Prevention
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Matthew Larson is an Associate Professor and Director of Implementation at the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice (CBHJ) within Wayne State University's School of Social Work. He holds a Ph.D. from Arizona State University (2013) and specializes in criminal justice policy evaluation, youth justice, and violence prevention. His research has been funded by entities like the National Institute of Justice and National Science Foundation, focusing on topics such as recidivism, mental health integration in criminal justice systems, and community-based interventions. Dr. Larson leads the CBHJ's implementation science initiatives, ensuring projects align with evidence-based frameworks. He co-founded JUST POETRY, an annual event fostering dialogue on justice through poetry, and spearheaded the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program at Detroit Reentry Center. His teaching includes courses like 'Violence Prevention and Intervention' and 'Lifespan Development in the Social Context.' Education: Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2013 Awards: CLAS Excellence in Teaching Award, Early Career Excellence Award (ASU), and multiple diversity-focused recognitions Grants: NIJ, NSF, Public Welfare Foundation, Michigan Justice Fund His work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing data-driven solutions for communities impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, and systemic inequities within the criminal/legal system. He collaborates with law enforcement, policymakers, and grassroots organizations to advance behavioral health and justice reform.

Muhammet ÇEVİKView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sociology of Religion
• Criminology
• Addiction Studies
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Muhammet ÇEVİK serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Adıyaman University, where he has been employed since 2015. His academic journey includes a Doctorate in Institutional Sociology from Fırat University (2021), Master's in Sociology of Religion from Harran University, and Bachelor's in Sociology from Yüzüncü Yıl University. Prior to academia, he worked nine years as a sociologist at the Ministry of Justice's Probation Department. Dr. Çevik's research centers on the critical intersection of religion, crime, and addiction studies. His scholarly work examines faith-based approaches to substance addiction recovery, the sociology of crime with particular attention to religious influences, and traditional Turkish arts preservation. He has conducted significant research on drug crime mapping in Adıyaman, spiritual counseling needs among university students, and sociological perspectives on Syrian refugees. His publications reveal consistent focus on how religious communities contribute to rehabilitation processes and social reintegration. His recent publications (2020-2022) demonstrate strong output in addiction studies, technological impacts on society, and pandemic-related social issues. The research shows clear thematic continuity with his doctoral work on faith-based addiction recovery approaches. His scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and scientific books addressing contemporary social problems through sociological lenses. As an educator, Dr. Çevik teaches core sociology courses including Sociology of Law, Islamic Sociology, and Introduction to Psychology while supervising undergraduate theses. His professional certifications in various intervention programs inform his practical approach to teaching criminology and social problems. Dr. Çevik maintains active research through projects examining spiritual counseling needs, drug crime mapping, and cultural preservation. His dual expertise in academic sociology and practical criminal justice applications creates a unique perspective that bridges theoretical understanding with real-world social interventions.

Casey BohrmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Work
• Criminal Justice and Mental Health Systems
• Motivational Interviewing
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Dr. Casey Bohrman is an Associate Professor and Special Assistant to the Dean for Social Work at the College of Education and Social Work, West Chester University of Pennsylvania. They hold a PhD and MSW from the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Rehabilitation and Human Services from Boston University. Their research focuses on intersections of criminal justice and mental health systems, motivational interviewing, and leveraging social media for social change. Bohrman emphasizes structural change at micro, mezzo, and macro levels, advocating for community-driven solutions to systemic inequities. Key research areas include barriers to prison healthcare access, racial disparities in incarceration, and provider attitudes toward intimacy in mental health contexts. They have presented globally, including at the International Congress on Law and Mental Health (Vienna) and the Society for the Study of Social Problems (Philadelphia). Education: PhD in Social Work, University of Pennsylvania MSW, University of Pennsylvania BS in Rehabilitation and Human Services, Boston University Bohrman’s work bridges academia and practice, training students to address societal issues through innovative methods like social media advocacy and participatory action research. Their recent publications explore transformative justice frameworks, prison reform, and motivational interviewing in healthcare settings.

• Forensic Psychology
• Correctional Psychology
• Police Psychology
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Christopher King is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training at Montclair State University. Holding a JD-PhD dual degree, he specializes in forensic psychology, correctional psychology, and mental health law with clinical interests in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for justice-involved individuals. His research examines prison governance alternatives, risk assessment methodologies, and technology applications in juvenile justice. Research focuses include: Forensic psychological testing standards Criminogenic risk-needs feedback systems Telehealth interventions for reentry courts Developmental maturity in justice-involved youth Publications demonstrate consistent focus on evidence-based correctional practices, forensic assessment validation, and pandemic-era mental health interventions. Recent works show increased emphasis on technology-mediated treatments and large dataset analysis. Awards include the R-PAS Award for conceptual contributions to forensic assessment literature. Grant leadership includes projects funded by the American Psychology-Law Society and National Institute of Justice, examining rehabilitation frameworks and risk assessment protocols. Supervises the Telehealth DBT Skills Training Program and leads the Forensic Psychology Research Lab, which investigates correctional human services and police psychological screening protocols.

• HIV/AIDS Medicine
• Addiction Medicine
• Implementation Science
• +7 more

Frederick Lewis Altice is a Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) at Yale School of Medicine, with affiliations at the Yale Institute for Global Health and the University of Malaya. He directs the Yale Center for Clinical and Community Research and the HIV in Prisons Program. His work focuses on the intersection of infectious diseases, substance use disorders, and criminal justice systems, emphasizing implementation science and global health equity. Education: MD, Emory University (1986) Residency and Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine (1989–1992) MA in Spanish Literature, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (1982) MA (Honorary), Yale University (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Altice’s research integrates HIV/AIDS treatment, addiction medicine, and public health interventions. Key areas include medication-assisted therapies (methadone, buprenorphine), HIV prevention in prisons, opioid use disorder management, and scaling evidence-based interventions in low-resource settings. His global projects span Malaysia, Ukraine, Peru, and Eastern Europe, with a focus on implementation science and health system strengthening. Articles Overview: Recent work emphasizes PrEP adherence among opioid users, stigma reduction in healthcare, and HIV care integration in criminal justice systems. His studies highlight innovative strategies like mobile health tools and ECHO-like collaborative learning networks to improve treatment access. Awards: 2016 Most Influential Paper on Addictions (Lancet) National 'Hope is a Vaccine' Award (2008) Academic Icon Professor at University of Malaya Grants & Labs: Leads major initiatives funded by NIDA, Fogarty, and WHO, including the Malaysian Center for Implementation Science and Ukraine’s prison HIV prevention programs. His labs focus on clinical and community research, with collaborations in global health equity training programs.

Marc M. HowardView profile

Professor

• Criminal Justice Reform
• Mass Incarceration
• Human Rights
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Marc M. Howard is a Professor of Government and Law and the Director of the Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI) at Georgetown University. PJI, which he founded in 2016, focuses on restoring humanity to the American criminal punishment system through education, advocacy, and reentry programs.

• Refugee Mental Health
• Interpersonal Violence
• Trauma Treatment
• +3 more

Karen Fondacaro is a Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Vermont (UVM) in the Department of Psychological Science, within the College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as Director of the Behavior Therapy and Psychotherapy Center and Co-Director of the Clinical Psychology Internship Program. Her work emphasizes a scientist-practitioner model, training pre-doctoral clinicians while addressing critical mental health needs in marginalized populations. Dr. Fondacaro holds a B.A. from SUNY Stony Brook (1984) and a Ph.D. from UVM (1988). Her research focuses on Refugee Mental Health and Interpersonal Violence, including trauma, child victimization, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and criminality. She conducts forensic evaluations and provides expert testimony, integrating clinical practice with advocacy. Her community initiatives include Connecting Cultures , a mental health program for Vermont-resettled refugees, and New England Survivors of Torture and Trauma (NESTT) , which addresses the holistic needs of torture survivors. Recent work explores telehealth adaptations during crises, resilience-building interventions, and culturally responsive treatments. Publications highlight innovations in trauma care, telepsychology, and refugee mental health disparities. Her contributions bridge clinical practice, research, and community service to advance equitable mental health access.

Alexander L. BurtonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Institutional and Community Corrections
• Criminal Justice Personnel Training
• Public Opinion and Public Policy
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Alexander L. Burton is an Assistant Professor in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Program at the University of Texas at Dallas within the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, focusing on corrections and criminal justice policy since 2022. His academic credentials include: PhD in Criminal Justice from University of Cincinnati (2022) MS in Criminal Justice from University of Cincinnati (2017) BS in Justice Administration from Southwest Minnesota State University (2015) Dr. Burton's research centers on institutional/community corrections, criminal justice personnel training, public opinion dynamics, and school/gun policy. He investigates how penal sensibilities shape policy preferences using experimental methods, revealing declining public punitiveness and nuanced attitudes toward mass incarceration and gun registries. His work bridges academic theory with practical correctional administration challenges. His 2024-2025 publications demonstrate consistent focus on correctional officer behavior, public policy support, and collateral consequences. Publishing in Criminology, Justice Quarterly, and Criminology & Public Policy, he examines military-to-corrections pipelines, officer strain, and dehumanization reduction strategies through collaborative work with leading scholars like Cullen and Pickett. Professionally active, he serves on NYC Department of Correction's Curriculum Review Committee and participates in American Society of Criminology divisions (Public Opinion & Policy; Corrections and Sentencing) alongside American Correctional Association membership.

Lynne VieraitisView profile

Professor

• Criminology
• Criminal Justice Policy
• Gender Inequality and Violence
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Lynne Vieraitis is a Professor of Criminology at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. Her research focuses on identity theft, gender inequality and violence, criminal justice policy, corrections, and the societal impacts of criminal justice systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from Florida State University (1999), an M.S. in Criminology (1995), and a B.A. in Psychology (1991) from the University of Texas at Austin. Her work examines issues such as airline passenger misconduct, deterrence strategies for illegal activities, and the effects of gender inequality on violence. Notable studies include analyses of three-strikes sentencing policies and their unintended consequences, the relationship between gender equality and homicide victimization, and the criminogenic effects of imprisonment. She has also contributed to policy debates on corrections, parole protocols, and trauma-informed rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals. Recent research explores topics like cultural appropriation in legal contexts, prisoner misconduct dynamics, and the efficacy of yoga-based interventions for inmates. Her collaborative team-based ethnographies further emphasize applied methodologies in criminological research.

Ieva Kuginytė-ArlauskienėView profile

Associate Professor

• Inclusive education
• Special education
• Educational psychology
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Ieva Kuginytė-Arlauskienė is an Associate Professor at the Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy and previously held the same position at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) . Her research focuses on inclusive education, particularly for deaf/hard-of-hearing pupils and children with Down syndrome, addressing behavioral challenges, school bullying, and mental health in educational settings. She holds a PhD and has published extensively on topics like special needs education, social integration of vulnerable groups, and institutional dynamics in correctional facilities. Research Interests include: Inclusive education frameworks Disability studies and pedagogy Social policy for marginalized youth School bullying prevention strategies Prison staff-inmate relationships Reintegration of ex-offenders Recent Work Trends : Over 15 years, her publications analyze school integration challenges, conflict resolution in penal institutions, and preventive measures for youth at-risk behaviors. Recent studies emphasize family dynamics in raising disabled children and teacher attitudes toward inclusion. Professional Experience : Active in both Lithuania and Norway, she contributes to academic conferences and co-edits textbooks on social work practices. Her work bridges education, sociology, and criminology to address systemic barriers faced by vulnerable populations.

José E. LópezView profile

Lecturer

• Political Science
• Social Justice
• Community Development
• +3 more

José E. López is an Adjunct Lecturer at Northeastern Illinois University, Columbia College, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is a prominent activist and educator, serving as co-founder and Executive Director of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center Juan Antonio Corretjer in Chicago since 1973. His work focuses on the political and social realities of Puerto Ricans in the U.S., community empowerment, and addressing systemic inequities in education and healthcare. He has been an invited speaker at over 50 institutions globally and has contributed to international forums like the United Nations Decolonization Committee. López has been a leading figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement for over 40 years and authored Puerto Rican Nationalism: A Reader . His community initiatives include the Community as a Campus Initiative for educational reform and holistic wellness programs in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhoods. He has held roles on various boards, including the Chicago Public Schools Latino Advisory Committee and the Bethany/Advocate Fund Board. His research and advocacy intersect with policy reform, collaborating with elected officials such as former Alderman Billy Ocasio, State Representative Cynthia Soto, and Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez. His work emphasizes praxis-theory development in grassroots organizing and health equity. Awards: Cook County Hispanic Heritage Award (2009) Health Policy Research Group Health Award (2010) Chicago Cultural Alliance Outstanding Community Leader Award (2014) He advises on legislative strategies and has been integral to shaping policies addressing urban health disparities and Latino representation. His legacy includes fostering community-led solutions through education and health initiatives.

Susan J. LoebView profile

Professor

• Correctional Health Care
• Geriatric Care
• End-of-Life Care
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Susan J. Loeb is a Professor in both the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and the Department of Medicine at Penn State University, and Director of the PhD Program in Nursing. She holds dual appointments in nursing and medicine, reflecting her interdisciplinary research focus on incarcerated populations’ health needs. Her education includes a BSN, MSN, and PhD from Penn State University. Research interests center on enhancing healthcare in correctional settings, particularly geriatric and end-of-life care, as well as developing e-training programs for corrections staff and inmate peer caregivers. Current research includes NIH-funded projects like 'Computer-based Learning to Enhance ADRD Care in Prison' ($300K, 2022-2023) and 'E-training of Inmate Peer Caregivers' ($1.8M, 2020-2023). Past grants include work on prison geriatric care and dementia training. Awards include FAAN and FGSA fellowships, the ENRS President’s Award, and IAFN Achievement Award. She has served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Saskatchewan and was featured on the Johnson & Johnson/ANCC podcast. Her work emphasizes healthcare equity, end-of-life care policies, and training innovations. Projects like the ECAD-P initiative demonstrate her focus on scalable solutions for institutional healthcare challenges.

Tara BrownView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Equity
• Urban Education
• Qualitative Research Methods
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Tara Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership at the University of Maryland. Her research focuses on the educational experiences of low-income adolescents and young adults of color, particularly regarding disciplinary exclusion, school dropout, and systemic inequities in urban schools. She employs qualitative, community-based, and participatory action research methodologies. Her work Uncredentialed: Young Adults Living without a Secondary Degree explores the social, economic, and emotional impacts of high school dropout among Latinx youth in disenfranchised urban areas. Dr. Brown holds an Ed.D. from Harvard University (2005) and has extensive experience as a secondary alternative education teacher. Her research emphasizes resilience, equity, and systemic change in education. She collaborates with urban youth and communities to address gaps in educational policy and practice. Recent studies include analyses of prison reentry programs, mentorship dynamics, and curriculum reform. Her publications span topics such as student engagement, participatory research methods, and the intersection of education and criminology. While no specific awards are noted, her work has contributed significantly to understanding marginalized youth experiences.