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• Forensic Mental Health
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Migration Studies
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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 .

Eisha JainView profile

Professor

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Immigration Law
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Eisha Jain is the Henry P. Brandis Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law. Her expertise spans criminal law, immigration law, policing, and public interest litigation. Education: J.D. from Yale Law School (2007), B.A. from University of Virginia (2003) Her research focuses on collateral consequences of criminal convictions , immigration enforcement , and systemic policing reforms . She leads the Carolina Law Scholarship Roundtable, fostering academic discourse on legal innovation. Selected publications analyze intersections of criminal and immigration law, including studies on arrest regulation, criminal records, and judicial accountability. Her work has been published in top-tier journals like the Yale Law Journal and Stanford Law Review. Scientific Awards: UNC Law’s Outstanding Teaching Award (2025), Public Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist Prior to UNC, she clerked for Judge Walter K. Stapleton on the Third Circuit and served as a Louis A. Horvitz Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School. She also held a Law Research Fellowship at Georgetown University.

Jacob EikenberryView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Work
• Macro Social Work Practice
• Trauma-Informed Care
• +7 more

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.

Nancy La VigneView profile

Professor

• Criminal Justice
• Crime Prevention
• Spatial Analysis
• +3 more

Nancy La Vigne serves as Dean and Professor at the Rutgers School of Criminal Justice. A 1996 graduate of the university’s doctoral program, she previously led the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and held key research roles at the Urban Institute and Charles Colson Task Force. Education: PhD in Sociology (Rutgers University-Newark), MA in Public Affairs (University of Texas at Austin), BA in Government (Smith College) Her research focuses on data-driven criminal justice reforms, including policing strategies, correctional reentry programs, and technology applications. At NIJ, she pioneered initiatives on 911 alternatives, gender diversity in law enforcement, and correctional facility environments. La Vigne emphasizes collaboration between researchers and practitioners to improve public safety outcomes. Her work influenced the First Step Act and centered on inclusive research methodologies incorporating stakeholder perspectives.

Breanne PleggenkuhleView profile

Associate Professor

• Corrections
• Reentry
• Community Context
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Breanne Pleggenkuhle is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Her research focuses on corrections, reentry processes, and the community impacts of post-conviction experiences. Education Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Missouri-St. Louis (2012) Research Interests Dr. Pleggenkuhle investigates the collateral consequences of felony convictions, particularly examining employment outcomes for individuals under felony supervision and the effectiveness of intensive supervision probation programs. She is currently evaluating Illinois' R3 (Restore. Reinvest. Renew) initiatives in Southern Illinois. Contact Information Office: Faner 4234 Phone: 618-453-6374

Jessi SnowView profile

Lecturer

• Children's Services
• Young Adult Services
• Youth Outreach
• +6 more

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.

Tina MaschiView profile

Professor

• Trauma and Coping
• Gerontology
• Criminal Justice
• +7 more

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.

• Chronic disease
• Community Health
• Environmental Health
• +3 more

Carole Hutchinson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. She co-leads Project REACH at the Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, focusing on community engagement and health communications in Upper Manhattan. Her work spans community-based participatory research (CBPR), mass incarceration as a public health issue, environmental health impacts of natural disasters, and reentry program evaluation. Educated at Columbia University (M.A., Ph.D.) Taught qualitative research methods at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Public Health Principal Investigator for post-Hurricane Irma/Maria pediatric asthma study in San Juan 10+ years of CDC-funded metabolic syndrome research in Harlem Dr. Hutchinson's research integrates anthropological frameworks with public health practice, emphasizing structural oppression analysis and community-driven solutions. Her current pilot study examines quality of life metrics for carceral reentry programs, while maintaining expertise in environmental health disparities and interprofessional service-learning models.

Anna ScheyettView profile

Professor

• Mental Health
• Farmer Stress
• Suicide Prevention
• +5 more

Anna Scheyett serves as a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication within the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia. Her academic work uniquely bridges agricultural education and social work disciplines, focusing on mental health crises in rural communities and farming populations. Dr. Scheyett's research centers on farmer mental health , examining how financial stress , time poverty , and social isolation drive suicide risk and behavioral health challenges. She develops culturally responsive interventions for hard-to-reach agricultural populations including migrant farmworkers and investigates social work applications in criminal justice settings related to HIV/AIDS care and prisoner reentry. Her work consistently addresses systemic barriers to mental health access in rural America. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals an intense focus on agricultural mental health crises, with over 70% of articles addressing farmer stress, suicide prevention, and behavioral health infrastructure. She pioneers the use of Cooperative Extension offices as mental health hubs and develops culturally tailored vaccine messaging for H-2A workers, demonstrating how country of origin and family dynamics influence health outcomes in agricultural labor communities. Dr. Scheyett actively collaborates with Georgia's Cooperative Extension service through initiatives like "Rural Georgia Growing Stronger," which delivers stress management resources directly to agricultural producers using community-based frameworks that respect rural cultural norms and privacy concerns.

Sera LinardiView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Social Science
• Behavioral Economics
• Prosocial Behavior
• +5 more

Sera Linardi is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), with joint appointments in the Intelligent Systems Program (SCI) and Department of Economics. She serves as the Founding Director of the Center for Analytical Approaches to Social Innovation (CAASI), an incubator for community-engaged social justice projects that combines human-centered and quantitative approaches. Her interdisciplinary work bridges economics, computer science, and social work to address challenges faced by marginalized populations. Linardi earned her Ph.D. in Social Science from the California Institute of Technology in 2010. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a computer scientist at Adobe Systems and as a math tutor for School on Wheels. Her educational background combines technical expertise with a commitment to social impact, which informs her current research and community engagement efforts. Her research spans computational social science, behavioral economics, and mechanism design, focusing on prosocial behavior and services for marginalized populations including homeless shelters and reentry services. Linardi's work examines the behavioral 'supply chain' of public/social service provision, investigating determinants of voluntary contributions, mechanism design, and models of behavior among very low-income populations. She publishes across disciplinary boundaries in journals including Management Science, Journal of Politics, and Journal of Public Economics, as well as in ACM conference proceedings. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on community-engaged research, with projects like the Allegheny County Policing Project and 412Connect platform addressing social justice issues through data science and community collaboration. These works demonstrate her commitment to translating academic research into practical applications that serve community needs, particularly in equity-focused technology design. ACM EAAMO 2021 New Horizons Award James Caporaso Best Paper Award (2020) Midwest Political Science Association 2016 Award for best paper in comparative politics 2023 Chancellor's Distinguished Service Award ACPP Partnerships of Distinction Award Intel XPRIZE REA Competition win Pitt Seed Projects finalist selection (2022) Linardi actively engages with community organizations through CAASI, which she founded in Fall 2019. Early during the pandemic and following George Floyd's murder, CAASI launched Grief to Action, an open working group that has channeled nearly 200 volunteers and over seven Pitt capstone courses into community collaborations. She serves on the Board of Reviewing Editors at PNAS Nexus and is active in the Mechanism Design for Social Good (MD4SG) research group. Her work has received funding from the National Science Foundation and the Ford Institute, among others. Through CAASI, Linardi has established several significant initiatives including the Allegheny County Policing Project, 412Connect platform for supporting Black-owned businesses, and PIA 2250, a public interest technology/civic data class. Her team has developed innovative approaches to bridging academic research with community needs, creating spaces where the ultimate goal is being useful to the community rather than pursuing grants or publications.

• Fractional Calculus
• System Identification
• Robust Control
• +5 more

VICTOR Stéphane is an Associate Professor at the University of Bordeaux , affiliated with the IMS Bordeaux research group and the CRONE team. His work focuses on fractional calculus as a tool for system modeling and optimal control . Key applications include autonomous vehicles , medical heat transfer analysis , climate modeling , and aeronautics . He leads the Master 2 AM2AS program and serves as co-head for the CRONE software and Factory of the Future initiatives. His research emphasizes real-time system identification , multi-criteria optimization , and dynamical system modeling for complex nonlinearities. Recent publications highlight advancements in bio-heat transfer modeling , wind turbulence simulation , and fractional-order control for antennas and autonomous systems. Collaborations span institutions like CEA Leti , Thales Avionics , and ONERA , with industry ties to Safran and Stellantis .

• Imprisonment of parents and close family members
• Social consequences of imprisonment
• Policy evaluation
• +3 more

Kirsten Besemer is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice , Griffith University. Her research examines the social consequences of imprisonment, particularly focusing on families and communities, and she directs the university's Higher Degree Research (HDR) program in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Education: PhD, University of Liverpool (2012) Master of Science, University of Bath (2005) Bachelor of Arts (with distinction), University College Utrecht (2004) Her research interests include parental incarceration, policy evaluation, quantitative data analysis, and social exclusion. Recent work explores community dynamics in post-prisoner reentry and rising female imprisonment rates. She has secured significant funding, including an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant (2022-2026) for 'Lifting the burden of imprisonment: Creating safer and stronger communities' and internal Griffith grants for community-based imprisonment studies. Dr. Besemer supervises multiple PhD projects at Griffith University, addressing topics like financial hardship in prisoner families, wrongful conviction consequences, and community imprisonment impacts. She contributes to criminology through publications in journals like Journal of Quantitative Criminology and edited handbooks, with methodological strengths in Bayesian modeling and longitudinal data analysis. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (e.g., Reduced Inequalities, Peace and Justice) and is disseminated through the Griffith Criminology Institute , where she is a member since 2016.

Maria Carmenza MejiaView profile

Professor

• Health Behaviors
• Social Determinants of Health
• Cancer Prevention
• +6 more

Maria Carmenza Mejia is Professor of Population Health at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine , Florida Atlantic University . A Fellow of both the American College of Preventive Medicine and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, she specializes in health behaviors and social determinants of health related to cancer, chronic diseases, tobacco cessation, and substance use disorders, with a focus on underserved communities. Education : MD from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (1998), MPH from University of Florida (2010) Career : Transitioned from Assistant Professor (2014-2019) to Associate Professor (2019-2024) at Baylor College of Medicine, now Professor at FAU since 2024 Her research spans social determinants of health , substance use disorders , and community engagement , with recent publications analyzing opioid overdose trends, firearm fatalities in children, and pandemic impacts on health behaviors. She has received multiple awards for faculty excellence and service, including the Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award (2024) and Clark Faculty Service Award (2023).

Becky PettitView profile

Professor

• Social Inequality
• Race and Ethnicity
• Gender
• +4 more

Becky Pettit is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts and holds the Barbara Pierce Bush Regents Professorship of Liberal Arts. She is a sociologist specializing in demographic methods, with a focus on social inequality, race, gender, and labor markets. Ph.D., Princeton University B.A., University of California at Berkeley Her research examines how mass incarceration exacerbates racial and gender disparities, particularly through legal fines/fees and systemic exclusion. She has published extensively in top journals like American Sociological Review and Demography , and her books Invisible Men and Gendered Tradeoffs have garnered significant acclaim. Recent publications focus on monetary sanctions, misdemeanor justice, and the intersection of race, health, and employment post-incarceration. Her work has influenced national policy discussions and media coverage. Recipient of the James Short paper award (ASA Crime, Law, Deviance Section) Honorable Mention, ASA Sociology of Law Section Article Prize Finalist, Rosabeth Moss Kanter Work-Family Research Award Elected member, Sociological Research Association (2018) Her courses include Social Research Methods and Demography . She served as editor of Social Problems (2011–2014) and received a NIH NICHD mentored research award.

Bonoli GiulianoView profile

Professor

• Social Policy
• Welfare State
• Labor Market Policies
• +5 more

Bonoli Giuliano is a Professor at the LIVES Centre of the University of Lausanne . His work focuses on social policy, welfare state dynamics, and labor market reforms, particularly in contexts of migration, integration, and skill shortages. University: University of Lausanne Department: LIVES Centre Academic Rank: Professor His research explores social investment , active labor market policies , and refugee integration . Recent studies examine how welfare systems adapt to ethnic diversity, the role of vocational training in migration inclusion, and the impact of socioeconomic disadvantage on education signaling. He also investigates the Matthew effect in training systems and the use of predictive algorithms in employment services. Publication trends highlight a focus on Swiss social policy , multi-tiered welfare states , and vocational education reforms . His work bridges theoretical frameworks like activation policies with empirical studies on childcare access , employer hiring biases , and welfare deservingness . He contributes to the LIVES Centre and collaborates with institutions like IDHEAP and NCCR on the move. His research often involves cross-national comparisons (Switzerland, Canada, Germany) and experimental methodologies (survey experiments, conjoint analysis).