Christiane Schwarz

Christiane Schwarz is an Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology at Gonzaga University. Her research focuses on criminal and secondary stigmatization of formerly incarcerated individuals and their families, comparative criminal justice systems, and technological innovations in prison education. She has conducted fieldwork in the UK, USA, and Austria, including teaching and tutoring experiences inside NYDOC jails.

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Rutgers-Newark University
• MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Durham University
• BA in Criminology, University of Leicester

Her research bridges qualitative analysis with prison reform, examining rehabilitative programs and systemic barriers to reintegration. Recent publications address police violence data, halfway house efficacy, and criminal record implications.

She teaches courses in foundational criminology, corrections, and comparative criminal justice systems, maintaining a commitment to equitable access to education through prison programming initiatives.