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Dr. Festus Obi serves as an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice within the Department of Behavioral Sciences at East Texas Baptist University's School of Natural and Social Sciences. His academic appointment builds upon extensive professional experience, including four years as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Administration of Justice at Texas Southern University and two decades of supervisory roles within the United States Postal Service's Houston District.
His educational credentials include:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Columbia College (Columbia, Missouri)
- Master of Arts in Behavioral Science from California State University Dominguez Hills (Carson, California)
- PhD in Administration of Justice from Texas Southern University (Houston, Texas)
Dr. Obi's research focuses on transformative justice paradigms, with particular emphasis on restorative justice practices as alternatives to conventional punitive systems. He investigates contemporary criminal phenomena including identity theft, cyber-crime, and terrorism, seeking to develop evidence-based approaches that balance societal safety with offender rehabilitation. His work integrates theoretical criminology with practical administration challenges in modern justice systems.
As an active scholar, he maintains professional affiliations with the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJS) and the American Society of Criminology (ASC), contributing to national discourse on justice reform. His publication record includes four peer-reviewed journal articles, an encyclopedia entry, and a book review, though specific titles were not detailed in the source material.
No scientific awards, student mentorship details, research grants, or laboratory affiliations were specified in the available biographical information.
