جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Andrew V. Papachristosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Networks
• Urban Neighborhoods
• Gun Violence
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Andrew V. Papachristos is the John G. Searle Professor of Sociology at Northwestern University’s Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. He holds additional roles as Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Policy Research and Faculty Director of the Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science (CORNERS). His work focuses on applying network science to crime, violence, policing, and urban neighborhoods. Papachristos has extensive experience collaborating with Chicago-based organizations and government agencies to evaluate violence reduction programs like Project Safe Neighborhoods and CureViolence. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and previously taught at Yale University. Education: B.S. from Loyola University Chicago (1998), M.A. and Ph.D. from University of Chicago (2000, 2007). He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like American Journal of Sociology and Crime and Delinquency , focusing on topics such as social networks, gang dynamics, and gun violence prevention. His research has been featured in major media outlets including the New York Times and Washington Post . Key achievements include the NSF Early CAREER Award, American Society of Criminology’s Young Scholar Award, and Jane Addams Award. His current projects include studies on police misconduct networks, health disparities linked to violence, and the historical evolution of Chicago’s street gangs. Professional roles span academic leadership (e.g., Director of Undergraduate Studies at Yale) and advisory boards (e.g., Governor’s Commission on Urban Violence). He has secured over $10 million in research funding from NIH, NSF, and the MacArthur Foundation.

Abigail A. Faganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Juvenile Delinquency
• Crime Prevention
• Gender and Crime
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Abigail A. Fagan is Professor of Criminology, Law & Society at the University of Florida. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Colorado (2001) and researches juvenile delinquency prevention using scientific approaches to inform policy. Her work has been funded by NIDA and NIJ. Research focuses on: Community-based crime prevention frameworks Gender disparities in offending patterns Victimization-offending relationships Publications (2012-2020) emphasize prevention science and evidence-based policy. Consistent themes: Longitudinal evaluation of intervention programs Socioeconomic and racial disparities in delinquency Community-level protective factors Professional service includes Society for Prevention Research presidency and Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development advisory board membership.

Lacey Wallaceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gun Violence
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Social Networks
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Dr. Lacey Wallace is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Pennsylvania State University. Her research examines firearm carrying behaviors, adolescent delinquency, and social network influences on criminal behavior. She applies quantitative methods to study familial patterns of offending, gun policy impacts, and intervention effectiveness. Her research investigates gun ownership patterns, sibling and peer influences on delinquency, policy evaluation, and quantitative methodologies. Current work examines pandemic impacts on family dynamics and adolescent behavior. Recent publications analyze criminal justice career perceptions, COVID-19 impacts on family behaviors, and survivalist responses to security threats. Research employs diverse methodologies including surveys, systematic reviews, and demographic modeling. She teaches courses on criminal justice and quantitative research methods at Penn State Altoona.

• Criminology
• Criminal Justice Policy
• Public Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shannon Dodd is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the Thomas More Law School, part of the Faculty of Law and Business at Australian Catholic University. Their research focuses on criminal justice policy, mental health in corrections, Indigenous justice issues, and parole systems. Dodd has contributed extensively to understanding police use of force, youth offending, and the intersection of disability and imprisonment. Key research interests include forensic investigations of fatal police encounters involving individuals with mental illness, crime prevention strategies targeting Indigenous youth, and the systemic challenges faced by formerly incarcerated people with disabilities. Their work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, often collaborating with correctional services and community organizations. Recent projects include evaluating initiatives to reduce joyriding, analyzing coronial inquest findings on police conduct, and exploring correctional officers’ use of body-worn cameras. Dodd’s publications highlight critical gaps in policy implementation, particularly regarding marginalized populations, and advocate for more empathetic criminal justice practices. Publications span journals like Current Issues in Criminal Justice and International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy . While no awards are explicitly listed, their research has influenced policy discussions on parole reform, prison conditions, and youth justice frameworks. Collaborations include work with the Australian Catholic University and Queensland Corrective Services.

Sarah Bennettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evidence-Based Policing
• Procedural Justice
• Experimental Criminology
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Associate Professor Sarah Bennett, Program Director of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Queensland's School of Social Science, is a leading scholar in translational criminology and evidence-based policing. With internationally recognized expertise, she focuses on procedural justice, legitimacy, experimental criminology, and organizational practice to enhance policing outcomes in Australia and the UK. Her work bridges research and policy through partnerships with law enforcement and government agencies. Her research aims include: 1) advancing police training for survivor, offender, and community outcomes; 2) applying rigorous methods in real-world settings; and 3) developing organizational theories for effective practice. A Fellow of the Academy of Experimental Criminology, she has secured significant grants (e.g., ARC Discovery Projects) and contributes to policy via reports on sexual assault investigations, youth diversion, and traffic safety. Notable collaborations include the SocioHealthLab and UQ Bioarchaeology and Osteology Network (BONE) . She supervises PhD candidates in areas like domestic violence, police effectiveness, and cybersecurity, with a focus on gender dynamics and spatio-temporal policing strategies. Her current grants completed supervision of 10+ PhD projects 55+ conference presentations 44+ peer-reviewed articles underscore her impact.

JAVIER GUARDIOLA GARCIAمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Criminology
• Juvenile Delinquency
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Javier Guardiola García is a Professor in the Department of Criminal Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia. He is affiliated with the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Science (ICCP) and leads research groups EB-CRIM (Evidence-based Criminology) and DPC (Modern trends in Criminal Law and Criminology). His work focuses on juvenile delinquency, gender-based violence, penal sanctions, and restorative justice. Education: PhD in Criminal Law from University of Valencia (2002), thesis: La realización arbitraria del propio derecho Research Interests: His research explores the evolution of Spanish penal systems, community sanctions, juvenile justice frameworks, victimology in gender violence, and forensic criminology applications. He has extensively analyzed Valencia's juvenile prosecutorial data and Chilean crime prevention policies. Publications Trends: Recent work examines public lighting's impact on crime reduction in Chile, migration patterns of offenders, and modernized community penalties in Spain. Earlier studies focus on juvenile procedural management, restorative justice mechanisms, and statutory analysis of discrimination aggravations. Labs/Teams: Co-leads EB-CRIM and DPC research groups, collaborating with the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Science (ICCP) and Provincial Prosecutor's Office of Valencia. His projects include EU-comparative penal reforms and forensic criminology tools.

• Sport Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Physical Education
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Dr Christopher Spray is a Professor in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Loughborough University, where he has been affiliated since 1999. His career spans over 30 years, including 11 years as a physical education (PE) teacher before transitioning to academia. Spray holds advanced qualifications including a PhD from the University of Exeter, alongside professional credentials such as Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and Fellowships from the British Psychological Society (AFBPS), British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (FBASES), and Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on the psychology of PE and youth sport, particularly motivational strategies, teacher behavior, and student outcomes. Spray’s work extends to understanding how motivational climates in educational and sport settings influence well-being, participation, and achievement. He has pioneered studies on growth mindset theory, fear of failure in elite athletes, and the role of fundamental movement skills in academic performance. Education: PhD (University of Exeter), Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Loughborough University), BSc (North Staffordshire Polytechnic) Key research themes include teacher motivation in PE, psychological well-being in sport, and interventions to enhance youth development through physical activity. His systematic reviews highlight the efficacy of structured sport programs in reducing delinquency and improving mental health among adolescents. Awards: Chartered Psychologist, Fellowships in BPS, BASES, and HEA Advising and grants: Spray’s work bridges research and practice, with interventions targeting PE teachers, parents, and youth athletes. Notable projects include the Optimal Competition Parenting Workshop for junior tennis families and evaluations of fitness testing protocols in UK secondary schools. Labs/Teams: Active in Loughborough’s Sport, Business and Society research group, contributing to interdisciplinary studies on sport policy and community impact.

William Pelfrey Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Policing
• Terrorism prevention
• Spatial analysis of crime
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William Pelfrey Jr. is a Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, holding dual appointments in the Department of Criminal Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. His expertise spans policing strategies, terrorism prevention, and spatial crime analysis, with extensive applied research for federal, state, and local public safety agencies. His educational foundation includes: B.S. in Psychology from Western Carolina University M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Radford University Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Temple University Pelfrey's research program systematically examines law enforcement efficacy through mixed-methods approaches, focusing on police use of force, crime pattern analysis, cyberbullying dynamics, and terrorism prevention. His work bridges theoretical criminology with practical program evaluation, particularly in juvenile crime reduction, drug treatment courts, and body-worn camera implementation. The psychology of offenders and victimization effects on adolescent behavior form critical components of his interdisciplinary investigations. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals increasing emphasis on homeland security infrastructure and emergency management systems, with recent work examining mass notification effectiveness and crisis intervention team implementations. His scholarship consistently applies theoretical frameworks like General Strain Theory to contemporary issues including cyberbullying and school safety, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, urban studies, and public policy domains. His scientific recognition includes: Faculty Development Fellowship from Virginia Commonwealth University (2018) for terrorism and radicalization research in Lebanon Residential Fellowship at the Max Planck Institute (2016) for terrorism learning studies Pelfrey has secured substantial research funding as principal investigator for projects evaluating drug courts, juvenile crime initiatives, cyberbullying interventions, and homeland security protocols. Through his leadership roles in the Criminal Justice Research Alliance and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Public Policy Committee, he directly informs national policy discussions and provides expert media commentary on crime trends and law enforcement practices. He maintains active research partnerships with international institutions including the Max Planck Institute and contributes to scholarly discourse through editorial work for top-tier journals such as Justice Quarterly and the Journal of Criminal Justice.

Kent R. Kerleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corrections
• Religion and Criminal Behavior
• Drug Abuse
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Kent R. Kerley is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He holds a BA in Criminal Justice from East Tennessee State University and MS/PhD in Sociology (Criminology concentration) from the University of Tennessee. His research focuses on corrections, religiosity in criminal contexts, policing, and drug abuse. He has led NSF-funded research programs and published extensively in top journals. Education: BA, Criminal Justice, East Tennessee State University MS, Sociology (Criminology), University of Tennessee PhD, Sociology (Criminology), University of Tennessee Research Interests: Corrections, religiosity in prison contexts, drug abuse patterns, policing strategies, and white-collar crime. Notable studies include explorations of law enforcement perceptions of intimate partner violence, opioid/heroin abuse dynamics, and the role of religion in prisoner rehabilitation. Grants: Over $900,000 in funding from NSF grants (REU programs on crime research) and Google Research for studies on cybercrime and fraud. Awards: None explicitly listed in texts, though his prolific publications and grant success highlight scholarly recognition. Teaching: Courses include Corrections in America, White-Collar Crime, and Criminology. Active mentorship through thesis committees and independent research supervision. Lab/Teams: Leads UAB’s criminal justice research initiatives, including faith-based transitional center studies and interdisciplinary crime research.

Thomas G. Blombergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Elderly Financial Fraud
• Life Course
• Cognition Turning Points
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Thomas G. Blomberg is the Dean and Sheldon L. Messinger Professor of Criminology at Florida State University's College of Criminology & Criminal Justice. He also serves as Executive Director of the Center for Criminology and Public Policy Research. His work focuses on linking research to public policy, particularly in elderly financial fraud prevention and the role of education in reducing recidivism among youthful offenders. Blomberg holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.A. in Criminology and Sociology from the University of California at Berkeley. His research explores life course criminology, penology, victim services, and policy translation. Notable projects include a national survey on elderly financial fraud victimization and a $18 million juvenile justice education initiative. His recent publications emphasize translational criminology, elder financial exploitation, and criminal justice reform. Awards include top honors from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences for his research contributions. Grants led by Blomberg include major projects like the Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Program (NIJ-funded), Jail Alternatives Assessment (Broward County), and the Juvenile Justice No Child Left Behind Collaboration (DOJ-funded). He also chairs leading criminology journals and advises national organizations like the National Policing Institute.

• Criminology
• Sociology
• Crime and Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yue (Angela) Zhuo is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at St. John's University's St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from SUNY Albany, an M.A. in Economics from Nankai University, and a dual B.A./LL.B. in English and Law from Tianjin University. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on crime and law, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, and family dynamics, integrating legal, economic, and clinical psychology perspectives. She is an editorial board member for multiple journals, including British Journal of Criminology and Asian Journal of Criminology , and affiliated with institutions such as the University of Macau and NYU's U.S.-Asia Law Institute. Her work explores global criminal justice issues, with recent studies on public attitudes toward criminal justice errors, mental health during the pandemic, and China’s crime control policies. She has been interviewed by media like World Journal and contributes to policy discussions on drug rehabilitation and civil dispute resolution in China. Dr. Zhuo’s research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, emphasizing quantitative methodologies and cross-cultural comparisons.

• Youth Justice
• Criminology
• Victimology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Porteous is an Honorary Associate Professor at Middlesex University, affiliated with the Department of Law and Social Sciences. His research focuses on youth justice, victimology, drug policy, community safety, and social work. He has collaborated extensively with researchers like Anna Goodman and Julian Adler. Youth justice systems Victim-offender dynamics Drug use and policy Community-based interventions Policing and surveillance Educational reintegration His recent work (2023) explores integrating children with lived experience into youth justice services, while earlier studies (2013-2016) examine cannabis use narratives, cross-national policing collaborations, and marginalized community needs. Publications span qualitative research, policy evaluations, and theoretical critiques. Contact: d.porteous@mdx.ac.uk

Frank J Palellaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• HIV/AIDS
• Infectious Diseases
• Aging
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Frank J. Palella is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of the Potocsnak HIV and Aging Center and Associate Director of the Potocsnak Longevity Institute, focusing on improving lifespan and 'healthspan' for people living with HIV. Education: MD: University of Illinois, Chicago (1987) Residency: Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (1990) Fellowship: Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (1992) Dr. Palella is board certified in Infectious Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His research centers on the intersection of HIV and aging, particularly cardiovascular complications, neurocognitive outcomes, and health disparities. He investigates how chronic HIV infection accelerates aging processes and contributes to comorbidities such as heart disease and cognitive decline. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on longitudinal cohort studies, cardiovascular imaging in HIV, mental health among sexual minority men, and the impact of the pandemic on STI screening. These works span disciplines including infectious disease, cardiology, gerontology, and public health, highlighting a multidisciplinary approach to HIV management in aging populations. Scientific Recognition: Potocsnak Family – C.S.C. Professor (Named Professorship) Dr. Palella has been involved in major NIH-funded research initiatives, including studies on health disparities and delinquent youth. He advises and mentors trainees within his research programs and collaborates with pharmaceutical and research organizations such as Gilead Sciences, ViiV Healthcare, and IQVIA, with all relationships disclosed per institutional integrity policies. His work is central to advancing therapeutic strategies for long-term HIV survivors. He is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and leads a research team focused on proteomic signatures in HIV, cardiovascular risk, and aging biomarkers. The Potocsnak HIV and Aging Center under his direction integrates clinical care, research, and education to address the evolving needs of aging individuals with HIV.

Paul Montgomeryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Intervention Methodology
• Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
• Systematic Reviews
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Paul Montgomery is a Professor of Social Intervention at the University of Birmingham's School of Social Policy and Society. He holds an affiliate appointment at the University of Malta's Department of Family Studies and serves on the UK Government's Cross-Whitehall Trial Advice Panel. His research focuses on methodological advancements in psycho-social interventions, including systematic review methodologies like CONSORT-SPI and GRADE extensions for complex interventions. He also leads applied studies in child sleep interventions, global education programs, and gender empowerment initiatives in low-resource settings. Education: D.Phil. in Child Psychiatry (Oxford, 2002), DipSW (Oxford, 1996), MSc Applied Social Studies (Oxford, 1996), BA Hons in Geography/Economics (Keele, 1984). Research priorities include: (1) Methodology for complex social interventions (CONSORT-SPI, Oxford Implementation Index), (2) Behavioral interventions (sleep disorders, policing training in Israel, puberty education in Uganda), and (3) Policy translation through What Works Centres for Children’s Social Care and Wellbeing. Current projects include evaluating LGBTQ+ care training programs and piloting menstrual health initiatives in LMICs. Professional roles: Editor, International Journal of Social Welfare; Cochrane Developmental, Psychosocial and Learning Problems Group Editor; NIHR/ESRC panel member.

• Injury prevention
• Adolescent health
• Public health education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rebekah Chapman is a researcher at Queensland University of Technology specializing in adolescent injury prevention and risk behavior intervention. Her work focuses on school-based programs, peer influence dynamics, and road safety education for high-risk youth populations. PhD in adolescent health promotion (2013) Co-developer of Skills for Preventing Injury in Youth program Key contributor to school connectedness research Research Themes include: Alcohol-related transport risks Violence injury prevention Peer intervention strategies Adolescent risk-taking behaviors Protective social networks Program Evaluation work demonstrates effectiveness in reducing medically-treated injuries through curriculum-based interventions, with over 15 peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings since 2004.