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Marilyn Armour, Ph.D., is a University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's School of Social Work. She specializes in restorative justice, victim-offender mediation, and trauma healing. Her work bridges academia and practice through research initiatives like the Defense-Initiated Victim Outreach (DIVO) program, which connects victims with defense teams in capital cases. She also directs the Texas Schools Restorative Discipline Project, advancing equitable school discipline policies.
Armour holds a Ph.D. and master’s in social work from the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on healing mechanisms for homicide victims' families, Holocaust survivors, and incarcerated populations. She has authored numerous books and articles on restorative justice implementation, qualitative research methods, and trauma recovery. Professional affiliations include the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice, where she serves as a founding officer.
Key contributions include evaluating restorative justice efficacy in prisons, schools, and domestic violence contexts. Her work emphasizes the psychological impact of sentencing on survivors and innovative dialogue frameworks for post-violence reconciliation. Current projects explore the school-to-prison pipeline and trauma-informed legal practices through DIVO's Texas capital case initiatives.
Armour's consulting work aids agencies adopting restorative practices, combining academic rigor with real-world application. Her research spans 20+ years, producing actionable insights for policy reforms in criminal justice and education sectors.
