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Janet Garcia-HallettView profile

Associate Professor

• Criminal Justice
• Incarceration Studies
• Women and Criminal Justice
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Dr. Janet Garcia-Hallett is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice in the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven. She earned her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice and specializes in research examining the intersection of race, gender, and the criminal legal system, with particular focus on formerly incarcerated mothers of color. Dr. Garcia-Hallett's educational background includes: Ph.D., Criminal Justice, Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice M.A., Criminal Justice, Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice B.A., Cum Laude, Honors in Sociology and Psychology, CUNY Macaulay Honors College: Hunter College Her research interests focus on the detrimental impact of incarceration on communities of color and the intersectional obstacles women of color face throughout the criminal legal process. She examines how formerly incarcerated mothers navigate motherhood while confronting systemic barriers related to gender, race, and criminal record. Her work challenges traditional narratives about mass incarceration that have historically centered on men, instead highlighting the unique experiences of women of color who must perform motherwork under oppressive conditions of surveillance and marginalization. Analysis of Dr. Garcia-Hallett's publications reveals consistent themes across criminal justice, gender studies, and race theory. Her work demonstrates a strong focus on qualitative methodologies to center the voices of marginalized populations, particularly examining the intersection of motherhood and incarceration. Recent publications increasingly address public health issues within correctional settings and community reentry challenges. Her research consistently applies critical race and feminist frameworks to challenge systemic oppression within the criminal legal system. Dr. Garcia-Hallett has received significant recognition for her scholarship: 2023 ASA Ida B. Wells-Barnett Distinguished Book Award Multiple 2023 finalists and honorable mentions for book awards 2019 SAGE Junior Faculty Professional Development Teaching Award University of Missouri President's Award for Intercampus Collaboration Her grant funding demonstrates substantial research impact, including the Prison Research and Innovation Network ($200,000) and collaboration on a $2.8 million Arnold Ventures grant for the Missouri Prison Transformation Project. Dr. Garcia-Hallett actively engages in community partnerships, such as her work with Winning Ways Inc. to empower women in the community. Her media presence shows significant public engagement through op-eds in Ms. Magazine and Hartford Courant addressing critical issues like abortion rights for incarcerated women.

• Social Work
• Faith-Based Social Services
• Nonprofit Studies
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Ram Cnaan is a Professor of Social Work and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with The Weitzman School of Design. He chairs the Doctoral Program in Social Welfare and directs the Program for Religion and Social Policy Research. His work focuses on faith-based social services, congregational welfare provision, and nonprofit management. Cnaan has authored influential books like The Invisible Caring Hand and serves on seven academic journal editorial boards. His research explores volunteerism dynamics, including pandemic impacts on donor retention, cross-national civic participation, and episodic volunteering at religious events. He investigates social entrepreneurship in public sectors and evaluates faith-based organizations' roles in reentry programs for ex-prisoners. Cnaan's recent studies address CSR innovations, donor-advised funds strategies, and prosocial behavior in diverse cultural contexts. Notable contributions include pioneering national studies on congregational social service provision and analyzing Israeli-Palestinian Muslim collaboration in aid work. His work bridges academic research with practical policy solutions for urban quality-of-life challenges.

Cesla AmarelleView profile

Professor

• Migration Law
• Human Rights
• Constitutional Law
• +5 more

Cesla Amarelle serves as Full Professor and Chairholder of Public Law and Migration Law at the University of Neuchâtel's Faculty of Law. Her academic leadership extends to co-directing the Swiss Center for Migration Law (CDM) and contributing to national research initiatives including the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) 'On the Move'. She concurrently holds significant public appointments as Chair of the Institute of European Law at the University of Fribourg and Federal Commissioner for Women's Issues, with recent expert designation to the Federal Round Table on signature collection integrity for 2024. Her academic foundation includes a law degree from the University of Lausanne (1996), LL.M. in European and International Economic Law from the University of Fribourg, and doctoral thesis from the University of Lausanne (2004). Her career progression at the University of Neuchâtel spans assistant professor (2009-2014), extraordinary professor (2015-2016), and full professor positions since 2016, complemented by earlier research roles at Swiss National Science Foundation and University of Fribourg. Professor Amarelle's research centers on migration law frameworks, human rights protections in asylum systems, and constitutional dimensions of European integration. Her work critically examines the intersection of migration governance with digital technologies, climate change impacts, and gender equality. Current projects analyze temporary protection regimes, non-refoulement principles in technological contexts, and the evolving relationship between Swiss migration law and European legal frameworks. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy implementation challenges. Her extensive publication record demonstrates evolving focus from foundational migration law codification toward contemporary challenges including digital discrimination, child rights in emergency contexts, and sustainable finance frameworks. Recent scholarship reflects increasing engagement with technological impacts on migration governance and the humanitarian dimensions of temporary protection systems, while maintaining rigorous analysis of constitutional and European law interfaces. Professor Amarelle actively contributes to academic and public discourse through leadership in the Swiss Center for Migration Law and participation in the NCCR 'On the Move' consortium. Her public service includes significant political roles as Vaud State Councilor for Education (2017-2022) and National Councilor (2011-2017), where she chaired key committees on political institutions and finance while representing Swiss higher education interests nationally. She maintains active engagement with professional associations including the Swiss Conference of Higher Education Institutions and Conference of Directors of Public Education.

Aaron J. ChalfinView profile

Associate Professor

• Criminology
• Policing
• Place-Based Crime Prevention
• +5 more

Aaron J. Chalfin serves as Associate Professor and Graduate Chair of Criminology within the Department of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania's College of Liberal and Professional Studies. He maintains significant external affiliations as a Senior Fellow at the Niskanen Center, faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and research affiliate at the University of Chicago Crime Lab. His academic foundation includes: PhD in Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley (2013) MA in International and Development Economics, Yale University (2004) BS in Industrial & Labor Relations, Cornell University (2003) Chalfin's research program centers on policing economics, officer behavioral preferences, place-based crime prevention strategies, and victimization determinants. He concurrently advances methodological rigor in social science through innovations in measurement error correction, spatial crime concentration metrics, and administrative data linkage techniques. His empirical approach consistently bridges theoretical criminology with practical policy evaluation. Recent publications reveal evolving research trajectories across bias-motivated violence measurement during pandemics, low-cost gun violence interventions, racial disparities in traffic fatalities, and methodological improvements for policy analysis. This body of work demonstrates sustained commitment to evidence-based criminal justice solutions through experimental and quasi-experimental designs. His ongoing collaboration with the University of Chicago Crime Lab exemplifies integration between academic research and real-world crime laboratory operations, focusing on scalable public safety innovations.

Shoshana R. SheltonView profile

Professor

• Program Evaluation
• Performance Measurement
• Public Health
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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.

Kirk HeilbrunView profile

Professor

• Forensic Mental Health Assessment
• Violence Risk Assessment
• Risk-Reducing Interventions
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Kirk Heilbrun is a Professor at Drexel University's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. He has served as department head from 1999-2012 and 2014-2016, and previously held roles as a staff psychologist and chief psychologist at forensic institutions. He directs the Reentry Project, providing pro bono assessment and treatment services for justice-involved individuals. PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin His research focuses on forensic mental health assessment, violence risk assessment, and interventions to reduce reoffending. He explores ethical, racial, and pandemic-related challenges in forensic psychology. Recent publications address trauma-informed collateral interviewing, race-conscious assessment, competence restoration models, and pandemic policy responses. These works intersect forensic psychology, legal policy, and public health. Fellow of the American Psychological Association (six divisions) Board Certified in Clinical Psychology Board Certified in Forensic Psychology He leads the Drexel Forensic Assessment Clinic, which evaluates juvenile commitment, competence to stand trial, and workplace disability cases, and the Reentry Project, which supports pro bono services for justice-involved individuals.

Sylwia J. PiatkowskaView profile

Associate Professor

• Crime and Deviance
• Comparative Criminology
• International Criminology
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Sylwia J. Piatkowska is an Associate Professor at the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice , Florida State University. Her research focuses on crime and deviance, comparative and international criminology, and advanced quantitative methods. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from SUNY Albany (2016) and a B.A./M.A. from Opole University (2006). Her work has been recognized with top honors from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences for her impactful research on criminology. Key research interests include hate crimes, fiscal criminology, immigration policy impacts, and sentencing disparities. She has authored/co-authored influential studies such as “The New Fiscal Criminology” (2022) and “Suspended Licenses, Suspended Lives” (2020). Her recent work examines temporal trends in bias-motivated violence and the intersection of mental health, race, and gender in sentencing. Recent Awards: Top Honors from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences for her book. Professional Roles: Member of the National Policing Institute’s Board of Directors and editor of leading criminology journals. Her research bridges macro-level structural factors with micro-level criminal behavior, emphasizing cross-national comparisons and policy implications. She is affiliated with Florida State University’s criminology research programs and actively contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed publications and institutional leadership.

Esther PrinsView profile

Professor

• Adult Literacy
• Family Literacy
• Digital Literacy
• +10 more

Dr. Esther Prins is a Professor of Education in the Learning and Performance Systems department at Pennsylvania State University's College of Education. She serves as Co-Director of both the Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy and the Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy (ISAL). Her research employs critical and sociocultural theories to examine various forms of literacies (adult, family, digital, health), adult basic education, rural adult education, and participatory approaches to education, community development, and research. Her scholarship particularly explores the "wider benefits" of adult education and how it reproduces or mitigates inequities rooted in race/ethnicity, class, gender, and immigration status. Her primary focus is on community-based programs in adult and family literacy, including adult English as a Second Language (ESOL). Dr. Prins has recently expanded her research to explore the influence of White Christian nationalism in public education, school board elections, adult education, and literacy studies. Her work spans numerous disciplines with publications in journals such as Educational Researcher, American Educational Research Journal, Adult Education Quarterly, and Rural Sociology. Her research has been supported by major funding agencies including the National Science Foundation, Institute of Education Sciences, and Spencer Foundation. Selected awards: Exemplary Paper Award, Adult Literacy and Adult Education SIG, AERA (2025) Graduate Faculty Teaching Award, Penn State (2019) Mildred B. and Charles A. Wedemeyer Award for Outstanding Scholar in Distance Education (2013) Outstanding Researcher Award, College of Education, Penn State (2011) Imogene Okes Award for Outstanding Research, AAACE (2010) Outstanding Paper by an Early Career Scholar Award, AERA (2007) Dr. Prins has co-authored the book "Teaching and Learning about Family Literacy and Family Literacy Programs" (Routledge, 2022) and co-edited "Family and Intergenerational Literacy and Learning: International Perspectives" (UNESCO, 2025). She is actively engaged in community outreach, presenting her research on White Christian nationalism to churches and community groups.

• Health Equity
• Implementation Science
• Substance Use Disorders
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Ayorkor Gaba, PsyD, serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan). She directs the Behavioral Health Equity Advancement Lab (B-HEAL) and leads the Equity Division at the Massachusetts Center of Excellence in Specialty Court. Dr. Gaba's academic affiliations include the T.H. Chan School of Medicine at UMass Chan where she conducts research at the intersection of behavioral health and social justice. Dr. Gaba earned her BS in Psychology and PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University. Her educational background provided the foundation for her specialized work in clinical psychology with a focus on marginalized populations. Her research program centers on reducing health disparities and advancing health equity through implementation science approaches. Dr. Gaba specifically investigates how to improve behavioral health services for historically marginalized populations including African American/Black and Latino/a/x individuals and families, people involved in the criminal legal system, and women. She examines co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders within specialty court settings, with particular attention to racial/ethnic disparities in service delivery and outcomes. Her work integrates social justice principles with systems thinking to address social determinants of health that contribute to inequities in behavioral healthcare. An analysis of her recent publications (2019-2024) reveals a strong emphasis on implementation science within criminal justice settings, particularly specialty courts. Her research consistently examines racial and ethnic disparities in behavioral health services, with growing attention to digital health interventions and gender-specific considerations in treatment. The publications demonstrate methodological diversity including clinical trials, implementation studies, qualitative analyses, and systematic reviews focused on equity-oriented interventions. Dr. Gaba actively contributes to advancing discourse around race, ethnicity, and culture in psychiatric research and practice, as evidenced by her co-authorship on methodological guidance for reporting on these critical dimensions in research. As Director of the Behavioral Health Equity Advancement Lab (B-HEAL), Dr. Gaba leads a research team focused on developing and testing interventions that address health inequities. Her lab works closely with the Massachusetts Center of Excellence in Specialty Courts, particularly on initiatives related to the Equity Division which she directs. This collaborative structure enables her team to implement and evaluate evidence-based practices in real-world criminal justice settings while centering equity considerations throughout the research process.

• Housing Policy
• Health Equity
• Racial Inequality
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Danya Keene is an Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), specializing in housing policy and health equity. She holds a PhD from the University of Michigan and was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholar. Her research examines how racially discriminatory housing policies exacerbate health disparities, particularly focusing on evictions, rental assistance, and the intersection of housing instability with diabetes and other chronic conditions. Education: PhD, University of Michigan (2009) MAT, Johns Hopkins University (2001) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholar, University of Pennsylvania (2013) Research Focus: Dr. Keene’s work bridges housing policy and population health equity. Key themes include: Eviction’s health consequences Racial inequities in housing access Rental assistance programs’ impact on diabetes management Criminal justice system impacts on housing stability Recent Publications Trends: Her 2023-2024 work emphasizes housing policy as a public health intervention, showing rental assistance improves diabetes outcomes and food security while mitigating eviction-related trauma. Scoping reviews highlight eviction’s systemic health effects across demographics. Awards: 2017 YSPH Distinguished Mentor Award for fostering student success in health equity research. Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator on the Affordable Housing and Diabetes study (2020–2025). Founded YSPH’s U.S. Health Justice Concentration and leads the Housing and Health Equity Lab. Labs/Teams: Co-directs the Housing and Health Equity Lab and collaborates with Yale’s Diabetes Research Center on housing-health linkages.

Amanda Fallin-BennettView profile

Associate Professor

• Tobacco Use
• Substance Abuse
• Recovery Frameworks
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Amanda Fallin-Bennett, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing , with affiliations in the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program and the Markey Cancer Center. Her work focuses on substance use , harm reduction , and health equity , particularly for vulnerable populations. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (2011), University of Kentucky Master of Science in Nursing (2009), University of Kentucky Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2007), University of Kentucky Her research explores polysubstance use , recovery frameworks , and public health policy , with recent articles addressing fentanyl test strip utilization , recovery capital in justice-involved women , and reproductive health access for recovery communities. She emphasizes health equity in tobacco control and social justice in substance use prevention. Scientific Awards: Nursing Grant Scholars (2016) Research Protégé of the Year (2019) Vernon Johnson Recovery Advocate of the Year (2019) Scholar Award (2017) Research Award (2019) She actively leads grants like the UK Harm Reduction Hub and Smoke-Free Policy and Behavioral Health initiatives, collaborating with Vital Strategies and KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Her work spans opioid use disorder , tobacco cessation , and policy implementation in rural Southern states.

Umut OguzogluView profile

Professor

• Labour Economics
• Health Economics
• Econometrics
• +3 more

Umut Oguzoglu is a Professor of Economics at the University of Manitoba , with a longstanding affiliation as a Research Fellow at IZA . His research spans labour economics , health economics , economics of education , and applied microeconometric methods . PhD, Economics, University of Guelph MA, Economics, University of Guelph BA, Economics, Marmara University His methodological expertise includes panel data analysis , dynamic modeling , and instrumental variable techniques . Recent projects examine: Intergenerational health behavior transmission Physician relocation impacts on healthcare Sibling sex composition and STEM major choices COVID-19's effect on traffic accidents Gambling-community economic linkages Scientific awards include the 2020 Best Paper Prize from The Economic Record. He has supervised 3 PhD students, 13 MA/MSc students, and served on 16 thesis committees. Major grants include: SSHRC Partnership Grant (2020-2027) for poverty solutions CIHR grant (2020-2023) for lupus employment research Manitoba Gambling Research Program grant (2015)

Jared F. EdgertonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Conflict Analysis
• International Security
• Network Science
• +7 more

Jared F. Edgerton is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, affiliated with the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. His research focuses on how social relations and networks influence conflict dynamics, employing methodologies from network science and machine learning. He holds a Ph.D. (2021) and M.A. (2018) in Political Science from The Ohio State University. Key research interests include terrorism, international security, civil war, and data-driven approaches to conflict analysis. His work spans topics like media effects on violence (e.g., Rwanda's radio impact), extremist recruitment networks (Islamic State), and elite polarization in crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodologically, he combines experimental designs, bipartite network analysis, and geospatial techniques. Notable contributions include analyzing genocide participation in Rwanda, resilience in cooperative state networks, and the socio-technical dimensions of conflict mobilization. His interdisciplinary approach bridges political science, computer science, and security studies. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his prolific output reflects sustained scholarly impact. Edgerton has advised no listed students but has engaged in quasi-experimental policy evaluations (e.g., prisoner recidivism programs) and applied geospatial analysis to post-conflict land safety in Cambodia. His research portfolio demonstrates a commitment to both theoretical innovation and real-world conflict mitigation strategies.

Lena RoxellView profile

Lecturer

• Criminology
• Prison Research
• Recidivism
• +6 more

Lena Roxell is a Lecturer at the Department of Criminology, Stockholm University, where she conducts research on prison systems, recidivism, and criminal networks. She is an active member of the Quantitative Criminology Research Group, established in 2022, which focuses on the possibilities and limitations of quantitative methods in criminology. Her primary research interests include prison research, with particular focus on long-term sentenced prisoners, prison networks, and recidivism patterns. Dr. Roxell examines how prison experiences affect reintegration outcomes and studies the structural aspects of co-offending networks. Her work often employs quantitative methods to analyze large datasets related to criminal behavior and prison administration. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on prison governance, recidivism timing, and the social dynamics within correctional facilities. Her research spans comparative studies (particularly between Sweden and other countries), methodological approaches to criminological research, and specialized topics like faith-based units in prisons and hate crime patterns. The publications demonstrate a sophisticated use of quantitative methods and longitudinal data analysis throughout her career. Dr. Roxell teaches thesis work and supervises students in prison research. Her current research project focuses on analyzing reduced recidivism after prison sentences based on client composition, prison services, labor market connections, and substance abuse. She is actively involved in the Quantitative Criminology Research Group at Stockholm University, contributing to methodological developments in the field and applying these approaches to understand complex prison dynamics and criminal behavior patterns.

Jacob SchumanView profile

Associate Professor

• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Federal Criminal Law
• +5 more

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.