Jennifer Lanterman

Jennifer Lanterman serves as Director of the School of Social Research and Justice Studies and Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her work focuses on correctional management, restorative justice, and implementation science in criminal justice settings.

• Education: Ph.D. in Criminal Justice (Rutgers University, 2007)
• Leadership: Director of Grant Sawyer Center for Justice Studies

Her research explores:

• Evidence-based practices in correctional environments
• Restorative justice training and quality assurance
• Organizational trust and job stress dynamics among correctional staff
• Ethical implications of AI in criminal justice

Recent publications highlight:

• Cross-cultural studies of Nigerian prison systems
• Evaluation of restorative justice mechanisms
• Legal ethics in mug shot website regulation
• Interventions for marginalized populations in corrections

Scientific awards include:

• 2024 Western Society of Criminology Founders Award
• 2023 ASC Division of Corrections Distinguished Service Award
• 2022 Fulbright Scholarship to Sweden

She contributes to public service as:

• Member of Nevada Sentencing Commission
• Secretary of Ridge House Board of Directors
• Editor of Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law and Society