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Shoshana R. Shelton is a Professor at the RAND School of Public Policy and a Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation. Her work centers on program evaluation, public health systems, emergency preparedness, and national health security, with significant contributions to pandemic response, violence prevention, and crisis decision-making. She has led major projects for federal agencies including the CDC, DHS, FEMA, and the U.S. Secret Service. Education: M.P.H., The Ohio State University B.A. in English, Denison University Her research focuses on strengthening public health infrastructure through performance measurement, logic modeling, and stakeholder engagement. She has developed tools such as tabletop exercises for continuity of operations in public health laboratories and led after-action reviews of the public health response to COVID-19. Her work emphasizes building resilience against biological threats, natural disasters, and targeted violence. Shelton's recent publications highlight trends in emergency alert systems, disaster resilience, criminal justice reform during pandemics, and equitable health security research investment. She advocates for evidence-based policies that balance bioterrorism preparedness with responses to natural disasters and climate-related emergencies. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. She has advised or collaborated with numerous federal and state agencies, contributing to national health security through rigorous evaluation and policy analysis. Her grants and projects reflect sustained funding from DHS, CDC, and other federal bodies focused on improving public safety and health system readiness. She has also led initiatives on behavioral threat assessment in schools and wearable technology for law enforcement wellness. Labs and Teams: Previously led a four-year project on mass attacks and targeted violence for the U.S. Secret Service. Collaborated with the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) on continuity of operations planning. Contributed to the Priority Criminal Justice Needs Initiative, fostering innovation across law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

• Program Evaluation
• Performance Measurement
• Public Health
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Jacob Schuman is an Associate Professor at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, specializing in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Evidence. He teaches courses on the Law of the Police and supervises community supervision (probation, parole, and supervised release). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Penn State Law School, where he earned the Student Bar Association Faculty Equity Award. Before academia, he worked in the Federal Community Defender Office, representing criminal defendants in appellate proceedings. His scholarship has appeared in top-tier journals like the Stanford Law Review and New York University Law Review, focusing on legal frameworks governing supervised release and reentry. His work bridges historical jurisprudence and contemporary criminal justice reform, often cited by courts, scholars, and advocates across ideological spectrums. Education: Graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, followed by clerkships for Judge Michael Boudin (U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit) and Judge James Boasberg (U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia). He served as Notes Chair of the Harvard Law Review. Research emphasizes the law of community supervision, judicial roles in reentry processes, and sentencing philosophy. His recent articles explore topics like Indian Country supervision, revocation procedures at the Founding era, and probation’s intersection with constitutional principles. His amicus curiae briefs in federal circuit cases highlight practical applications of legal theory. Awards include recognition for equity-focused teaching and impactful scholarship. Professional engagement includes appellate advocacy training and contributions to legal policy debates. His work often critiques systemic inequities in criminal supervision and proposes evidence-based reforms to improve sentencing transparency and judicial accountability.

• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Federal Criminal Law
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Karen Sneddon serves as Dean of Mercer University School of Law, appointed permanently on May 31, 2023, after acting as interim dean since October 1, 2021. She holds the position of Professor of Law at Mercer, where she has been a faculty member since 2006, previously serving as associate dean for faculty research and development. Her academic credentials include summa cum laude degrees from Louisiana State University and Tulane Law School. Prior to Mercer, she was a Forrester Fellow at Tulane Law School and held visiting positions at the William S. Boyd School of Law (UNLV) and ELTE Law in Budapest. Dean Sneddon's research centers on legal writing pedagogy, trusts and estates, succession law, and narrative theory in legal contexts. Her scholarship bridges doctrinal law with communication studies, emphasizing how storytelling shapes legal interpretation and transactional practice. She has pioneered approaches to legal education through textbooks and practical guides. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on narrative techniques in estate planning and transactional law, with recurring themes of gender inclusivity and reader engagement in legal writing. This work culminated in the Teresa G. Phelps Award recognition for advancing legal communication scholarship. She has received the following scientific award: 2020 Teresa G. Phelps Scholarship Award for Legal Communication Dean Sneddon maintains active leadership in professional organizations including the Legal Writing Institute, Association of Legal Writing Directors, and Southeastern Association of Law Schools, where she contributes to national standards in legal education. Her ongoing 'Writing Matters' column in the Georgia Bar Journal since 2008 demonstrates sustained commitment to practitioner education.

• Legal Writing
• Trusts and Estates
• Succession Law
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Alberto Azara is a Researcher at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, affiliated with the Department of International Human and Social Sciences (SUSI), where he conducts research in the field of Private and Civil Law. He has held this position since 1 March 2024 under a fixed-term contract pursuant to Italian Law 240/2010. He obtained national scientific qualification for the role of Full Professor in the disciplinary sector IUS/01 (Private Law) on 12 December 2023, reflecting his strong academic standing. His educational background includes a cum laude law degree from Luiss Guido Carli (2009) and a PhD in Contract Law and Business Economics from Sapienza University of Rome (2013). He has served as a Research Fellow at both Luiss Guido Carli (2014–2017) and Sapienza University of Rome (2022–2023), contributing to research projects on private autonomy in business crises and civil liability in sports wrongdoing. His research interests span a wide range of topics in private law, including inheritance law, contract interpretation, civil liability, sports law, consumer protection, and the legal implications of artificial intelligence and digital assets. He has published extensively, including three monographs and numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading Italian legal journals and edited volumes. His recent work explores the evolving nature of legal personhood in the digital age, tokenization, and the integration of ethical clauses in contracts. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on doctrinal and interpretive aspects of civil law, with increasing engagement with digital technologies and interdisciplinary themes. His work bridges traditional legal scholarship with contemporary challenges in sports, finance, and digital innovation. Qualified for Full Professor in IUS/01 (2023) Author of monographs on inheritance agreements, credit transfer, and sports liability Published in journals such as Nuovo Diritto Civile , Dir. succ. fam. , and Rivista di diritto sportivo Alberto Azara teaches undergraduate courses in LAW AND PROTECTION OF MADE IN ITALY and PRIVATE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION LAW at the University for Foreigners of Perugia. He has no listed scientific awards or student advisees in the provided materials. His research is supported through institutional affiliations and prior research fellowships, though specific grant funding is not detailed. He does not appear to lead any formal research labs or teams, but his contributions are integrated within national legal research networks and academic conferences.

• Private Law
• Civil Law
• Contract Law
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Dr Anne-Marie Day is a Lecturer in Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), joining in January 2024. Previously, she held a Lecturer position at Keele University, leading modules like Youth Justice and Crime, and contributed to undergraduate program direction. Her research focuses on youth justice systems, care-experienced children, and racial disparities in diversion decisions. She completed her PhD at the University of Salford in 2018, examining pathways into offending among care-experienced children. Education: PhD in Criminology (University of Salford, 2018); prior roles include Probation Officer, Youth Justice Board policy adviser, and practitioner in community justice settings. Research Interests Dr Day’s work addresses systemic issues in youth justice, including neurodivergence in custody, racial disparities in diversion, and care-experienced children’s trajectories. She co-leads a Nuffield-funded study on racial disparities in youth justice diversion (2022–25) and evaluates programs like VASP and Sapling targeting at-risk youth. Key Projects Racial Disparities in Youth Justice Diversion (Nuffield, 2022–25) Constructive Resettlement Pathfinder Evaluation (2020–22) Vulnerable Adolescent Support Programme Evaluation (2022–23) Teaching and Supervision Module leader for Working with Criminalised People and involved in teaching Understanding Crime and Deviance . Supervises PhD students on topics like criminally exploited children and harmful sexual behavior interventions. Current students include Clara Paul ( Children’s Exploitation Dynamics ) and Gemma Hunt ( Neurodivergence and Social Work Practice ). Awards and Roles Trustee of the Alliance for Youth Justice; expert adviser to national/local organizations. No named scientific awards explicitly listed but recognized for impactful policy-focused research. Lab/Teams Associated with the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies (MCYS), facilitating interdisciplinary youth justice research.

• Youth Justice
• Criminal Justice Policy
• Neurodivergence and Justice Systems
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Richard Storrow is a Professor of Law at the City University of New York School of Law, where he has taught since 2008. His academic career spans over 25 years, with previous positions at Hamline University, the University of Illinois, Penn State, and Texas Wesleyan Law Schools. His research focuses on reproductive justice, human rights, and family law, particularly in the context of assisted reproductive technologies and cross-border legal challenges. He has been recognized as an outstanding teacher five times and was a Fulbright Scholar in Spain (2010), researching assisted reproductive technology regulations. Education and Professional Background: After earning his law degree, Storrow clerked for Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Edward J. Parker and practiced family law in Minneapolis. His early career included internships with the ACLU, Lambda Legal Defense, and the National Commission for Human Rights in Togo. He later served on the ACLU of North Texas Board. Research Interests: Storrow’s work bridges law and bioethics, addressing issues like surrogacy rights, international child citizenship, and legal frameworks for reproductive technologies. Notable contributions include critiques of marital status discrimination in adoption and advocacy for human rights-centered approaches to reproductive justice. Publications Overview: His articles span topics from cross-border wills to the legal status of children born via surrogacy. Recent work includes analyses of pandemic-era legal attestation practices and the intersection of gender identity with birth certificate policies. These publications reflect a focus on evolving legal responses to technological and social changes. Awards and Recognition: Beyond teaching accolades, Storrow’s Fulbright Scholarship highlights his international scholarly impact. His work has been cited in bioethics journals and law reviews, emphasizing practical and ethical dimensions of legal frameworks.

• Law
• Family Law
• Reproductive Justice
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Irina V Fox is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at Creighton University School of Law. She holds a JD from Louisiana State University Law Center, graduating summa cum laude (second in class) and as a member of the Order of the Coif. Prior to academia, she practiced at Latham & Watkins in San Francisco, representing multinational corporations in antitrust litigation, merger transactions, and bankruptcy cases, including high-profile Silicon Valley trials. She clerked for Judge Carl J. Barbier of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Teaching Interests: Business Associations, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Regulation, Secured Transactions Research Focus: Debtor-creditor relations, Chapter 11 corporate reorganizations, fraudulent transfers, penalty clauses in testaments (Louisiana Civil Law), and criminal record expungement under California Penal Code Section 851.8 Her publications address complex bankruptcy law issues, corporate governance, and criminal justice reform. Fox has presented at international academic events, including a guest lecture on Silicon Valley startups at Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Russia. She also participated in San Francisco MCLE panels on law review publishing strategies.

• Business Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• Debtor-Creditor Relations
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Tokikazu Konishi is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Law, School of Law, where he has been employed since 2015 (previously serving as Associate Professor from 2010-2015). He maintains multiple academic affiliations including his current position as Part-time lecturer at Tsukuba University Law School (since 2022) and former Part-time lecturer at Rissho University Faculty of Law (2018-2020). Additionally, he serves as a Researcher at Waseda University's Institute for Social Safety Policy since 2008. Professor Konishi earned his Master of Laws from Waseda University Graduate School of Law (Public Law) in 2008, following earlier studies at the same institution where he completed his Graduate School of Law Public Law program in 2002 and received his undergraduate degree from Waseda University School of Law in 1999. His research focuses primarily on criminal justice systems with particular expertise in juvenile law, offender treatment, and criminology. Professor Konishi's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent commitment to examining the intersection of legal frameworks and social welfare, especially regarding juvenile delinquency prevention and rehabilitation. His research often analyzes historical developments of legal systems while proposing contemporary reforms, with particular attention to multi-agency collaboration models that connect judicial, educational, and social welfare systems. An analysis of Professor Konishi's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical criminal justice reforms, particularly regarding probation systems, juvenile justice procedures, and prison reform initiatives. His work shows increasing attention to interdisciplinary approaches, especially the integration of occupational therapy within correctional settings and the development of sustainable probation officer systems. The publications also demonstrate his ongoing commitment to examining the implementation of legal reforms, particularly the 2021 Revision of the Juvenile Law, and their practical effects on court proceedings and juvenile treatment. Professor Konishi serves on numerous influential committees including the 34th Tokyo Youth Affairs Council, National Mental Health and Social Worker Examination Examination Committee, National Social Worker Examination Examination Committee, and the Ministry of Justice's Study Group for Establishing a Sustainable Probation Officer System. He also serves as理事 (director) of 更生保護法人更新会 and research advisor to 公益財団法人矯正協会. His academic advising and research grant activities demonstrate significant leadership in juvenile justice research. Professor Konishi has led multiple major research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, focusing on multi-agency collaboration to prevent juvenile delinquency, employment support systems for juvenile offenders, and the development of community networks for child abuse prevention. His work frequently involves international comparative research, particularly examining Nordic countries' approaches to criminal justice and rehabilitation. Professor Konishi is actively involved with Waseda University's Institute for Social Safety Policy (WIPSS), where he participates in regular research seminars and collaborative projects examining criminal justice policy. His recent special research projects have focused on international comparative studies of prison systems, particularly examining France's approaches to social isolation issues and multi-agency collaboration models in various countries.

• Criminal Justice Policy
• Law of the Treatment of Offenders
• Juvenile Law
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Carlos de Lara Vences is an Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Universidad de Burgos, specializing in the Department of Private Law. His research focuses on Horizontal Property regimes, Sustainable Development, and Legal Education, with a particular emphasis on financial obligations, urban planning, and pedagogical innovation. Research Trends: His recent publications (2025-2024) analyze: Community debt enforcement and limitation periods in Horizontal Property Legal frameworks for housing rights and accessibility Educational methodologies like role-playing and simulation Comparative studies between Spanish, Portuguese, and Colombian law Integration of Sustainable Development Goals (particularly ODS 7) into property law Labs & Teams: He is affiliated with the ORDITER research group dedicated to Land Planning, Urban Design, Environment, and Sustainable Development.

• Civil Law
• Sustainable Development
• Legal Education
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Michele Perrino is a Full Professor of Jurisprudence (GIUR-02/A) at the Department of Law - Private Law Section of the University of Palermo. He teaches courses including Banking Law, Commercial Law I and II, and Business Law and Immigrant Entrepreneurship for the Jurisprudence and Migration, Rights, Integration programs. Professor Perrino's research focuses on commercial law, corporate law, bankruptcy and insolvency law, with particular attention to business crisis management, early warning systems, and judicial liquidation procedures. His work often examines the intersection of corporate governance, director duties, and legal frameworks for business restructuring. Recent publications demonstrate his expertise in analyzing Italian legislative decrees related to business law, particularly those concerning limited liability companies, judicial liquidation, and debtor-creditor relationships. His scholarly output reveals a consistent trend toward practical legal analysis of commercial and corporate law, with an increasing focus on business crisis management and early warning systems in recent years. Professor Perrino frequently publishes commentaries on specific articles of Italian legislation, providing detailed interpretations of complex legal provisions related to business operations, corporate governance, and insolvency proceedings. Professor Perrino has served as a curator for several academic works, including Studies in memory of Giuseppe Terranova on "Legal Reasoning" and The new bankruptcy law annotated . His publications span various formats including magazine articles, book chapters, dictionary entries, and conference proceedings. He maintains regular office hours on Thursdays from 10:00 to 13:00 at the Department of Law - Private Law Section, 1st Floor, Room No. 12, where students can consult with him regarding coursework and research matters.

• Commercial Law
• Corporate Law
• Bankruptcy Law
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Dr. Jennifer Peck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida. Her research focuses on racial/ethnic disparities in juvenile justice systems, vulnerable populations in courts, and under-resourced groups. She holds a PhD in Criminology from the University of South Florida (2014), an MA in Criminology (USF), and dual BAs in Criminal Justice and Sociology from the University at Albany. Dr. Peck serves as Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Crime and Justice, emphasizing her leadership in academic publishing. Her research interests include examining how race/ethnicity influences juvenile court processing, drug policy impacts, and the intersection of military experiences with criminal justice involvement. She has conducted studies on predictive bias in risk assessments, school climate in Florida, and pandemic-related court challenges. Her work frequently employs mixed-methods approaches to address systemic inequities. Dr. Peck’s scholarship spans over a decade, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles and reports. Key themes include the liberation hypothesis in sentencing, differential item functioning in self-reported offending, and the role of adverse childhood experiences in court outcomes. She has collaborated on studies funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Her contributions address contemporary issues like minority threat theories, gender bias in juvenile probation, and the theoretical expansion of general strain theory. While no explicit awards are listed, her editorial role reflects scholarly recognition. Ongoing work focuses on expanding Sampson and Laub’s social control theory to multilevel contexts and evaluating disproportionate minority contact (DMC) mandates.

• Juvenile Justice
• Racial/Ethnic Disparities
• Criminal Justice
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Julie Ancis is a Distinguished Professor of Informatics at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where she founded and directs the Cyberpsychology Program. Previously serving as Associate Vice President for Institute Diversity at Georgia Tech, she has secured over $6 million in grants from NSF and Department of Education. Education: PhD in Counseling Psychology from SUNY Albany MA in Counseling from SUNY Albany BA in Psychology from SUNY Albany Research Focus: Ancis examines diversity, multicultural competence, media psychology, and human-computer interaction, with emphasis on gender justice, anti-discrimination frameworks, and inclusive technology design. Her work intersects psychology, law, and digital systems. Honors: Fellow of APA Divisions 17, 35, 46 Woman of the Year Award (APA Counseling Psychology) Georgia State University Outstanding Research Award Publications: Her extensive scholarship includes 4 books and 80+ articles exploring cultural responsiveness in psychological practice, gender disparities in legal systems, and ethical technology design. Recent works analyze AI's role in caregiving, cultural health messaging during COVID-19, and antisemitism mitigation strategies.

• Cyberpsychology
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Multicultural Competence
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Gino Dal Pont is a Professor of Law and currently serves as Interim Dean and Head of the School of Law at the University of Tasmania. He has held academic roles at the institution since 1991, progressing from a tutor to Professor by 2005. His professional qualifications include being a Certified Practising Accountant since 1995 and a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales since 1992. Education: B Com LLB (Hons) from the University of Tasmania (1986–1990), GDLP from the University of Technology Sydney (1991), LLM from the University of Michigan (1992–1993), LLD from the University of Tasmania (2003), and M App Law (hc) from the College of Law (2015). Research interests span Legal Ethics, Equity and Trusts, Charity Law, Costs Law, and other specialized areas. His work has been cited in over 2000 court cases, influencing legal practice. Recent publications include seminal monographs on Trusts, Succession, and Legal Ethics. Funding: Received a $16,991 grant (2018–2019) for research on retirement village contracts. Awards: Fellowships from the College of Law (2015) and the Australian Academy of Law (2015). Professional roles include Director of the Australian Academy of Law since 2018. Teaching and Supervision: Specializes in Equity & Trusts and Legal Ethics. Supervised 12 doctoral and master's students, including works on Privacy Law in Video Games, Trade Secrets Regulation, and Charitable Accumulation.

• Legal Ethics
• Equity and Trusts
• Charity Law
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Dr. Agnieszka Kawałko serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law and Administration, Catholic University of Lublin (KUL). Her academic career spans over two decades with continuous scholarly contributions since 2000, focusing on Polish civil law systems and practical legal applications. She maintains active roles in judicial law education through Lazarski University and the District Chamber of Legal Advisers in Warsaw. Her research centers on Civil Law , Inheritance Law , Family Law , and Company Law , with particular expertise in testamentary procedures, marital property regimes, and business entity structures. Kawałko's work bridges doctrinal analysis with practical case law, emphasizing judicial interpretation of Polish civil codes. Her publications consistently address gaps between legislative frameworks and real-world legal practice, especially regarding vulnerable parties in succession matters. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in corporate restructuring (32%), inheritance conflicts (28%), and family obligations (20%). Key subfields include partnership dissolution mechanics, statutory heir protections, and alimony enforcement – reflecting her commitment to resolving tensions between legal theory and social realities in Polish civil jurisprudence. KUL Scientific Society Membership (2000) Kawałko has supervised over 40 Master's theses since 2007, with notable concentration in 2009-2011 covering marital property, inheritance acquisition, and partnership rights. Her educational services extend to judicial trainees at Lazarski University and legal advisers in Warsaw, demonstrating strong institutional collaboration. While specific grant data isn't provided, her textbook publications and peer-reviewed chapters indicate sustained research funding through academic channels. Her work operates within KUL's civil law research ecosystem, collaborating with scholars like Hanna Witczak on inheritance projects and contributing to Andrzej Kidyba's authoritative "Meritum: company law" compendium. Future research appears oriented toward modernizing Polish civil procedure in digital contexts, particularly regarding remote consumer contracts and electronic will execution.

• Civil Law
• Inheritance Law
• Family Law
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Jill Viglione, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida’s College of Community Innovation and Education. She focuses on correctional agency operations, evidence-based practice implementation, organizational change, and program evaluation. Her work emphasizes improving community supervision systems, reducing mental health stigma in jails, and enhancing reentry programs for justice-involved individuals with substance use disorders. Dr. Viglione holds a PhD in Criminology, Law, and Society from George Mason University, an MA from Villanova University, and a BA from Quinnipiac University. Her research has been published in journals like Criminal Justice and Behavior and Justice Quarterly. Her research interests include: Technology-driven innovations in probation/parole supervision Interagency collaboration between criminal justice and behavioral health systems Crisis adaptation strategies during the pandemic Evaluation of reentry programs targeting opioid use disorders Her recent work highlights trends in: Remote supervision technologies Pandemic-driven policy adaptations Behavioral health integration into criminal justice systems Dr. Viglione currently leads Bureau of Justice Assistance-funded evaluations of technology-based supervision tools and co-leads a National Institute of Mental Health study examining jail diversion initiatives. She collaborates with agencies like the Middle District of Florida and Orange County Drug-Free Coalition to assess reentry programs. Her research emphasizes practical applications through: System-wide policy analysis Officer training program evaluations County-level implementation studies Labs/Teams: Collaborates with UCF’s Undergraduate Research Lab and works closely with criminal justice practitioners through Build to Sustain partnerships to bridge academic research and practical implementation.

• Community Corrections
• Program Implementation and Evaluation
• Organizational Change in Criminal Justice
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