Alana Gunn

Alana J. Gunn is Associate Professor in Criminology, Law and Justice at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her research examines how stigmatization affects health outcomes for justice-involved individuals, particularly women with histories of trauma and substance use disorders. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago.

Research investigates hyper-surveillance in criminal legal systems, ethical methodologies for trauma-affected populations, and community resilience strategies. Work emphasizes intersectional approaches to health equity and anti-oppressive practices.

Publications focus on mental health disparities, ethics in vulnerable populations, and resistance strategies among marginalized groups. Articles frequently address trauma, racial justice, and qualitative methodologies.

Awards:

• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Fellowship
• Outstanding Article Award (British Society of Criminology)
• UIC Outstanding Faculty Award

She collaborates with Fordham University's Research Ethics Training Institute and leads projects on justice-involved families in Chicago.