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Dr. Jamie Livingston is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Canada. His research critically examines intersections between mental health, substance use, and criminal legal systems, focusing on stigma, criminalization, and recovery processes. He holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from Simon Fraser University (2011), an M.A. in Criminology (2001), and B.A./Honours in Psychology (1998/99) from the University of Prince Edward Island.
Education:
- Ph.D. (Criminology), Simon Fraser University, 2011
- M.A. (Criminology), Simon Fraser University, 2001
- B.A. (Psychology), University of Prince Edward Island, 1998
- Psychology Honours, University of Prince Edward Island, 1999
Research Interests: Dr. Livingston’s work challenges carceral interventions targeting people with mental health/substance use issues, advocating for non-police crisis response models. Key areas include:
- Structural stigma in healthcare systems
- Criminalization of mental illness/substance use
- Forensic mental health system reform
- Participatory research methodologies
Grants & Projects: Co-Principal Investigator for the Change Lab Action Research Initiative ($7,500, 2022-23), focusing on primary healthcare access for justice-involved individuals.
Media Engagement: Regular contributor to CBC, CTV, and The Globe and Mail, addressing topics like civilian crisis teams, forced rehab legislation, and supervised consumption sites. Authored commentaries in Halifax Advocate and presented to police defunding subcommittees.
Courses Taught:
- CRIM 2110: Exploring Criminology
- CRIM 3505: Prisons and Punishment
- CRIM 4429: Criminalization of Mental Illness
- CRIM 6600: Advanced Graduate Seminar
