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Taryn Zastrow is a postdoctoral researcher at George Mason University's Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy, focusing on place-based criminology, crime analysis, community violence & health, policing, and crime & public policy.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Criminology, Law and Society (George Mason University, 2024)
- M.A. in Criminology, Law and Society (George Mason University, 2021)
- B.A. in Psychology (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2016)
Dr. Zastrow's research integrates spatial crime analysis with public health perspectives, examining how localized violence impacts community well-being and evaluating evidence-based policing interventions. Her work emphasizes practical policy applications through collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
As a recent Ph.D. graduate (2024), she contributes to the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy's mission of translating academic research into actionable crime prevention strategies. Her prior experience at the National Policing Institute demonstrates established connections with national law enforcement research networks.
