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Maciej DębskiView profile

Lecturer

University of GdańskPoland

Dr. Maciej Dębski serves as a Lecturer at the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Social Sciences within the Department of Sociology of Sport and Health. His institutional affiliation includes active participation in the Pomeranian Centre for Cultural Research and the Pomeranian Forum for Exiting Homelessness in Gdańsk. His research concentrates on critical social issues with primary focus on homelessness studies (including sociodemographic profiling, prison reintegration, and social service systems), sociology of religion (examining transitions in Polish religiosity), and domestic violence . His methodological approach combines sociodemographic research with field observation techniques, particularly evident in his covert studies of homeless begging practices. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong regional emphasis on Pomeranian Province, with consistent application of mixed-method approaches to homelessness research. His work demonstrates increasing specialization in penitentiary reintegration systems since 2010, while maintaining his foundational interest in religious sociology. Dr. Dębski has held significant editorial responsibilities for the Forum. About homelessness without fear publication series (Years II-VI) and co-edited multiple comprehensive volumes including Faces of Homelessness (2008) and Psychosocial profile of homeless people in the Tricity (2008). His institutional engagement includes membership in the Polish Sociological Society (Gdańsk branch), International Society for the Sociology of Religion, and the Pomeranian Forum for Exiting Homelessness. His practical contributions extend to developing social reintegration programs like the Second opportunity – Wola social Reintegration Programme documented in the European Journal of Homelessness.

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Eva ChavesView profile

Assistant Professor

Lusophone University of Humanities and TechnologiesPortugal

Eva Chaves is an Assistant Professor at Lusófona University Center of Porto since 2018. A dual PhD holder in Social Sciences - Psychology of Justice (2013) and Social Work (2023) from Fernando Pessoa University and the University of Coimbra/Catholic University of Lisbon respectively, she specializes in the social reintegration of ex-prisoners and developmental impacts of family violence. Doctorate in Psychology of Justice (2013) PhD in Social Work (2023) Masters in Psychology of Justice and Deviant Behavior (2010) Degree in Social Work (2007) Her research focuses on criminal trajectory analysis , prisoner reintegration , and intergenerational violence . Current work examines community service programs , aging in prison , and preventive interventions for at-risk populations. Publications span topics like interparental violence consequences and gerontological challenges in correctional facilities. As a researcher at Intrepid Lab (integrated with CETRAD - Center for Transdisciplinary Studies for Development), she contributes to transdisciplinary approaches in social reintegration. Notable recent works include analyses of Portuguese prison policies and reintegration barriers.

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Reuben Jonathan MillerView profile

Associate Professor

University of ChicagoUnited States

Reuben Jonathan Miller is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago's Crown Family School and Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity, and a Research Professor at the American Bar Foundation. His work focuses on race, punishment, and social welfare policy, with a particular emphasis on the aftermath of mass incarceration. Miller's research integrates 15 years of fieldwork with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals and their communities in Chicago, Detroit, and beyond. He has conducted global studies on carceral systems, including in the UK, EU, Africa, and the Caribbean. Miller holds a PhD from Loyola University Chicago, an AM from the University of Chicago, and a BA from Chicago State University. His landmark book Halfway Home (2021) won multiple prestigious awards, including the Michael J. Hindelang Award and PROSE Awards. In 2022, he received the MacArthur 'Genius Grant,' praised for his ability to humanize marginalized communities while critiquing systemic injustices. His current projects include a transnational study of Black emancipation in port cities linked to the transatlantic slave trade and an exploration of societal responses to violence. Miller has been a visiting scholar at Dartmouth College and the University of Texas at Austin, and a fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study and Rockefeller Foundation. Awards: MacArthur Fellowship, Hindelang Award, PROSE Awards, Herbert Jacob Prize Grants: Funded by HUD, NIH, and MacArthur Foundation Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on carceral studies and social welfare policy

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Bruce WesternView profile

Adjunct Professor

Columbia UniversityUnited States

Bruce Western is an Adjunct Professor of Sociology at Columbia University and Director of the Justice Lab. He studies poverty and socioeconomic inequality with a focus on the U.S. criminal justice system. His research examines the relationship between political institutions and social inequality, with longstanding interests in criminal justice policy, incarceration effects on poor communities, and quantitative methodology. His research interests span several critical areas: Criminal justice policy and its impact on socioeconomic inequality Effects of incarceration on individuals and communities Quantitative methodology for studying social inequality Racial disparities in the criminal justice system Prisoner reentry and community reintegration Labor market impacts of criminal justice involvement Western has received significant recognition for his work, being elected to: National Academy of Sciences American Academy of Arts and Sciences American Academy of Political and Social Sciences His publication record includes influential works such as Homeward: Life in the Year After Prison (2018) and Punishment and Inequality in America (2006), which have shaped contemporary understanding of incarceration's societal impacts. Western currently leads several major research initiatives including the Square One Project and serves as Co-Chair of a National Academy of Sciences panel addressing racial inequality in the U.S. criminal justice system. He continues to advise doctoral students at Columbia University while preparing to assume the presidency of the Russell Sage Foundation in July 2025. His laboratory, the Justice Lab, focuses on rigorous empirical analysis of criminal justice policy through field studies, randomized experiments, and longitudinal research to generate evidence for more effective and equitable justice policies.

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Dani McMayView profile

Associate Professor

State University of New York at FredoniaUnited States

Dr. Dani McMay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at SUNY Fredonia. She holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of South Florida and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Her teaching portfolio includes courses like Foundations of Psychology, Statistics for Psychology, Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, and Physiological Psychology. Research focuses on educational technology's impact on learning, universal design for learning frameworks, and correctional education programs for incarcerated individuals. Dr. McMay has received recognition as a SUNY Online Ambassador (2021) for her contributions to digital education initiatives. Her work emphasizes practical applications of neuroscience principles in criminal justice reentry programs and prison education systems. Affiliated with Fredonia's Psychology Department, she maintains an active role in academic advising and curriculum development related to inclusive education strategies.

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Sophie YatesView profile

Academic

Australian National University (ANU)Australia

Dr. Sophie Yates is a Senior Research Fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU, with prior roles at UNSW Canberra and ANZSOG. Her research focuses on value creation in public services for marginalized groups, including disability policy, gender-based violence, and post-prison services. She holds editorial roles at the Australian Journal of Social Issues and Public Management Review. Her current projects include disaster preparedness models funded by the Asia-Pacific Innovation Program and a Centre for Disability and Health Equity (2024–2029). Education: PhD, M.AppLing, B.Arts/B.Mus(Hons) Key Research Areas: Public Administration, NDIS implementation, pandemic impacts on disability communities, and criminal justice system gaps Her work analyzes policy frameworks through lenses of equity and systemic collaboration, with notable contributions to co-production models in public services. Recent publications explore disability-related poverty metrics, post-release housing challenges, and pandemic governance. Grants: Asia-Pacific Innovation Program (disaster preparedness), NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Disability and Health (2024–2029). Supervision: Registered to supervise doctoral candidates but no named advisees listed.

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Kimberly RichmanView profile

Professor

University of San FranciscoUnited States

Kimberly Richman is a Full-Time Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of San Francisco's College of Arts and Sciences. She collaborates with the USF School of Law's Racial Justice Clinic and has expertise in criminology, gender and sexuality, social justice, and inequalities in the criminal legal process. Education: PhD and MA in Criminology, Law, and Society from UC Irvine; BA from Pitzer College. Research: Focuses on legal consciousness, parole/reentry, incarceration/rehabilitation, and gender/sexuality intersections in law. Her recent work examines remorse narratives in parole hearings and transgender parole experiences. She co-founded the reentry nonprofit Alliance for CHANGE. Awards include the Richard Tewksbury Award (2020) and Edwin Sutherland Distinguished Book Award. Media appearances span topics like trauma in child incarceration and criminal justice analysis.

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Rodger BenefielView profile

Associate Professor

Bloomsburg University of PennsylvaniaUnited States

Rodger Benefiel is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Anthropology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work at Bloomsburg University. He holds a Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Arizona State University (2015) and brings over two decades of practical experience from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, where he served in leadership roles including associate warden and captain. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Arizona State University M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration, St. Leo University B.A. in Correctional Administration and Management, Bellevue University Dr. Benefiel's research focuses on criminal justice organizations, particularly prisons, and explores informal structures, management practices, and the impact of social relationships within correctional systems. His work addresses contemporary issues such as long-term segregation, prison rape, privatization, and labor-management relations, employing both quantitative and qualitative methods. He also investigates deviance, mass incarceration’s effects on youth, recidivism, and shifting social values in relation to law and authority. His recent publications span topics including prison disorder, LGBTQI offenders, sex offender education, and criminological theory. These works appear in authoritative references such as Oxford Bibliographies and Palgrave-MacMillan handbooks, reflecting a strong scholarly presence in corrections and justice policy. His professional awards include: Supervisor of the Year (three times) Special Recognition for Drug Interdiction from the International Narcotics Enforcement Officers' Association Dr. Benefiel has taught a wide range of courses including Penology, Restorative Justice, Crime and Inequality, and American Street and Prison Gangs. His teaching and research are deeply informed by his frontline experience in federal corrections and military service as a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant. He has presented at major academic conferences such as the American Society of Criminology and the Eastern Sociological Society. He is actively engaged in applying criminological and sociological theories to real-world problems and shaping public policy through scholarly work.

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Peter MendelView profile

Professor

Pardee RAND Graduate SchoolUnited States

Peter Mendel is a senior sociologist and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy, part of the RAND Corporation. His work focuses on organizational dynamics, healthcare systems improvement, and global/comparative institutions, particularly in healthcare delivery and policy. He has led evaluations of federal health initiatives, patient safety partnerships, and community-based healthcare networks. His research emphasizes stakeholder engagement, participatory methods, and innovations like collaborative care models and patient-centered medical homes. Mendel holds a Ph.D. in sociology from Stanford University. He has co-authored influential books on healthcare quality improvement in U.S. and European medical centers and institutional changes in healthcare over time. His recent projects include evaluating strategies to enhance OHCA survival rates, improving care for farmworker communities, and addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in underserved populations. His articles span topics like prehospital cardiac arrest protocols, pandemic-era healthcare innovation adoption, and the role of urban congregations in HIV prevention. Despite no explicit awards listed, his extensive contributions to healthcare policy and evaluation reflect significant professional recognition. Mendel collaborates with diverse stakeholders, including federal agencies (e.g., CMS), military health systems, and community organizations. His work often bridges academic research with real-world implementation, emphasizing equitable service design and participatory approaches.

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Xiaoye ZhangView profile

Senior Lecturer

De Montfort UniversityUnited Kingdom

Xiaoye Zhang is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Applied Social Sciences within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. Her work bridges criminology, social sciences, and performance studies, with a focus on ethnographic research in Chinese prisons. Education: PhD in Criminology, City University of Hong Kong MA in Applied Theatre, Goldsmiths, University of London BA in English, Nanjing Normal University Taizhou College Her research centers on Chinese criminology , prison sociology , offender rehabilitation , and gender and crime . She employs ethnographic and narrative methodologies, often integrating performance and theatre as both research tools and rehabilitation mechanisms. Her work critically examines how reform, exemplarity, and cultural practices function within Chinese penal institutions. Her recent publications explore themes such as labor market reentry for female ex-prisoners , background music in prisons , prison theatre , and narrative rehabilitation , reflecting a consistent focus on the human and cultural dimensions of punishment. These works span journals in criminology, media studies, and sociology. Scientific Engagement: Member, Asian Criminology Society ORCID: 0000-0002-3580-8259 Xiaoye Zhang actively engages in public scholarship through a Yixi talk, a co-founded blog on prison sociology, and the podcast Prison Desires . She has also served as a consultant for two Chinese prisons on arts-based rehabilitation. She teaches courses including Prison, Punishment and Society and Offender Rehabilitation and Desistance , and has presented her research internationally in the UK, China, Norway, Japan, and Hong Kong. She also facilitates drama workshops in criminal justice settings and supports victims of domestic violence through volunteering, demonstrating a strong commitment to applied and socially engaged research.

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Marjolein De PauView profile

Research Fellow

Ghent UniversityBelgium

Marjolein De Pau is a Research Fellow and Doctoral student at Ghent University's Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Special Needs Education (PP10) and the Centre for the Social Study of Migration and Refugees. Her research examines forensic mental healthcare disparities for vulnerable populations, with emphasis on cultural sensitivity, migration backgrounds, and rehabilitation frameworks within criminal justice systems. Her primary research domains include: Forensic Mental Health Policy : Analysis of therapeutic security models, institutional care delivery, and ethical frameworks for persons labeled not criminally responsible Cultural Sensitivity : Investigating racial, ethnic, and migration-related barriers in diagnosis, treatment access, and recovery trajectories Vulnerable Populations : Focus on detained migrants, ethnic minorities, and individuals with dual legal-medical statuses in Belgian and European contexts Her 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on systemic critiques of forensic care, with methodological emphasis on qualitative analysis, scoping reviews, and cross-sectional studies. Key thematic clusters include: Cultural adaptation of therapeutic interventions Structural inequities in detention/release protocols Patient/family lived experiences Policy reform recommendations She collaborates extensively with Ghent University's criminology and law researchers, including frequent co-authorship with Freya Vander Laenen, Stijn Vandevelde, and Tom Vander Beken. Her work is published in prominent journals including the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health , Frontiers in Psychiatry , and Panopticon .

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Jacob EikenberryView profile

Assistant Professor

Colorado Mesa UniversityUnited States

Jacob Eikenberry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Colorado Mesa University, where he teaches Advanced Macro Social Work Practice and Human Behavior in the Social Environment, and supervises foundation practicum students. He is also a PhD candidate in the School of Social Work at St. Louis University. Education: PhD Candidate, Social Work, St. Louis University MSW, Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis BA, Psychology, University of Illinois at Springfield Eikenberry's research and teaching are deeply rooted in social justice, equity, and lived experience. His work focuses on macro-level social work interventions, trauma and incarceration, community reentry, and systemic oppression. He emphasizes student engagement, critical thinking, and the integration of diverse perspectives in the classroom. His professional background includes roles as Director of Research and Evaluation at the national non-profit “From Prison to Professionals,” and extensive experience in prison education programs, drug courts, and community advocacy. His scholarship is informed by personal experiences with homelessness, incarceration, and recovery, which guide his commitment to transformative social work education and practice. Professional Experience Highlights: Director of Research and Evaluation, From Prison to Professionals Residential Counselor, Advocate, Community Consultant Collaborator with law enforcement, prosecutors, and correctional administrators Eikenberry is dedicated to mentoring future social workers in developing actionable, justice-oriented practices across micro, mezzo, and macro systems. He assesses learning through real-world application and critical reflection, fostering environments where student ideas are explored and refined.

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Heather Ann ThompsonView profile

Professor

University of Michigan-Ann ArborUnited States

Dr. Heather Ann Thompson is the Frank W. Thompson Collegiate Professor of History and African American Studies at the University of Michigan, holding a joint appointment in the Department of History. She directs the Carceral State Project and co-founded History Studio, a media consulting firm specializing in historical authenticity for entertainment. Her research centers on the carceral state, prisons, policing, social movement activism, and Detroit's history, with particular focus on systemic racism and state violence. Thompson pioneered interdisciplinary approaches connecting historical scholarship to contemporary criminal justice reform, examining how mass incarceration distorts democracy and perpetuates racial inequality. Thompson's publications include the Pulitzer and Bancroft Prize-winning Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy (2016) and Whose Detroit: Politics, Labor, and Race in a Modern American City (2001/2017). Her scholarly work reveals how prison uprisings, policing practices, and urban rebellions shape American democracy, appearing in top journals like the Journal of American History and Labor: Studies in the Working Class History of the Americas . Pulitzer Prize in History (2017) Bancroft Prize in American History (2017) Ridenhour Book Prize (2017) National Book Award Finalist (2016) Guggenheim Fellowship Silver Gavel Award Honorable Mention (2017) Thompson advises major media projects including the Oscar-nominated film ATTICA and PBS's Crime and Punishment in America series. She served on the National Academy of Sciences panel studying mass incarceration and consults for policy organizations including the Prison Policy Initiative, Art for Justice Fund, and Open Society Foundation. Her Carceral State Project fosters university-wide research on incarceration while History Studio ensures historical accuracy in entertainment media.

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Jessi SnowView profile

Lecturer

San José State UniversityUnited States

Jessi Snow is a Lecturer at San José State University's School of Information and currently serves as the Assistant Manager of Youth Services at the Boston Public Library. She teaches INFO 267 – Seminar in Services to Children and Young Adults, focusing on outreach and programming. Her work spans academic instruction and high-level public library leadership, with a strong emphasis on youth engagement across diverse communities. MLIS, University of California, Los Angeles (2001) B.A. in Art History, California State University, Fullerton (1997) Jessi Snow's research and professional interests center on children's and young adult library services, particularly outreach to underserved populations such as foster youth, teens in transitional housing, and incarcerated youth. She specializes in developing inclusive, creative, and educational programming that fosters early literacy, STEAM learning, and youth leadership. Her work emphasizes community analysis, targeted outreach, and partnerships with schools and social service agencies. The 15 most recent publications and presentations reflect a consistent focus on youth services innovation, with strong themes in equity, inclusion, and program development. Her work spans library spaces, digital access, teen leadership, and collaboration with justice-involved youth. Keywords across her publications include youth engagement, outreach, public libraries, and community partnerships, with subfields covering trauma-informed services, digital equity, and educational support. Served on YALSA Board of Directors (2016–2018) VOYA Advisory Board Member (2017–2019) Jessi Snow has advised and mentored youth through initiatives like the Teen Council and Youth Leadership Council. While no formal academic advisees are listed, she has trained and supervised numerous youth services librarians across the Boston Public Library system. She has secured major fundraising support through the Boston Public Library Foundation and developed grant-funded outreach programs, particularly for incarcerated and foster youth. Her professional affiliations include the American Library Association (ALA), Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), and Massachusetts Library Association (MLA). She leads system-wide youth programming at the Boston Public Library, overseeing services in 25 branches and the Central Library. She has developed the Lab in Teen Central, a digital makerspace, and established a partnership with the Department of Youth Services to serve incarcerated teens. Her teams focus on creative expression, early literacy, and STEAM education, with an emphasis on equity and access.

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Tina MaschiView profile

Professor

Fordham UniversityUnited States

Dr. Tina Maschi is a Professor at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service in New York City. She holds a M.S.W. and Ph.D. from Rutgers University, alongside a B.A. from Douglas College. Her work focuses on trauma, human rights, and social justice, particularly among incarcerated populations. Education M.S.W., Ph.D., Rutgers University B.A., Douglas College Dr. Maschi’s research spans life course trauma , forensic social work , and creative arts interventions for marginalized groups. She emphasizes intersections between aging , criminal justice , and mental health , with recent publications addressing LGBTQ+ health disparities , social determinants , and feminist practice theory . Her awards include the 2010 Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholars Program Award and the 2009 Council on Social Work Education’s Faculty Scholar’s Award . She has secured intramural grants for prison-related research, including trauma-informed care and reentry programs. Scientific Awards Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholars Program Award (2010) Council on Social Work Education’s Faculty Scholar’s Award (2009) Intramural research grants and fellowships Dr. Maschi teaches foundational courses in human rights and social justice at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center and Westchester Campuses. She coordinates the Human Rights and Social Justice Course Sequence , integrating creative arts into social work practice.

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