Mara Schiff

Mara Schiff is an Associate Professor at Florida Atlantic University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, specializing in restorative justice across criminal-legal, juvenile, and educational systems. Her work focuses on addressing institutional exclusion, marginalization, and systemic structural violence through interdisciplinary approaches.

Research interests include:

• Restorative justice philosophy and practice
• Disruption of the school-to-prison pipeline
• Political influences on restorative justice movements
• Global development of restorative cities

Her publications span journals like The International Journal of Restorative Justice and Criminal Justice and Behavior, with a focus on restorative methodologies in education and criminal justice reform.

Scientific and professional accolades:

• Florida Atlantic University Excellence and Innovation in Undergraduate Teaching Award (2023)
• President’s Community Engaged Teaching Award (2019)
• President’s Leadership Award (2010-2011)
• U.S. Fulbright Scholar to Belgium (2023-2024)
• Maynooth University Fellowship (Ireland)
• American-Israeli Cross-Cultural Scholarly Collaboration Fellow (2022-23)

Dr. Schiff teaches courses on School Crime and Safety and Restorative Justice, while engaging in national and international consulting, training, and speaking on racial (in)justice and restorative practices.