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Raymond 'Ray' Smith is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Concord University, affiliated with the College of Professional and Liberal Studies and the Department of Social Work and Sociology. His research focuses on social identity formation and its interaction with criminal justice systems, particularly addressing socially deviant identities to enhance pro-social functioning.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Social Work, University of South Carolina (2021)
- M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of South Carolina (2020)
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics & Quantitative Research, University of South Carolina (2019)
- M.S.W. in Social Work, University of South Carolina (2016)
- B.S.W. in Social Work, North Carolina A&T State University (2015)
Research Interests: Dr. Smith investigates how social identities form, evolve, and conflict—especially among individuals involved in the criminal justice system. His work emphasizes understanding deviant behaviors to develop interventions that promote pro-social outcomes. Methodologically, he leverages quantitative approaches to evaluate programs and policies.
Professional Experience: He has experience in grant management, criminal justice reform, program evaluation, and case management.
Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, though his research likely involves collaborations with criminal justice agencies and social work organizations.
