Dr. Tina Maschi is a Professor at the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service in New York City. She holds a M.S.W. and Ph.D. from Rutgers University, alongside a B.A. from Douglas College. Her work focuses on trauma, human rights, and social justice, particularly among incarcerated populations. Education M.S.W., Ph.D., Rutgers University B.A., Douglas College Dr. Maschi’s research spans life course trauma , forensic social work , and creative arts interventions for marginalized groups. She emphasizes intersections between aging , criminal justice , and mental health , with recent publications addressing LGBTQ+ health disparities , social determinants , and feminist practice theory . Her awards include the 2010 Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholars Program Award and the 2009 Council on Social Work Education’s Faculty Scholar’s Award . She has secured intramural grants for prison-related research, including trauma-informed care and reentry programs. Scientific Awards Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholars Program Award (2010) Council on Social Work Education’s Faculty Scholar’s Award (2009) Intramural research grants and fellowships Dr. Maschi teaches foundational courses in human rights and social justice at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center and Westchester Campuses. She coordinates the Human Rights and Social Justice Course Sequence , integrating creative arts into social work practice.
Anna Scheyett serves as a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication within the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia. Her academic work uniquely bridges agricultural education and social work disciplines, focusing on mental health crises in rural communities and farming populations. Dr. Scheyett's research centers on farmer mental health , examining how financial stress , time poverty , and social isolation drive suicide risk and behavioral health challenges. She develops culturally responsive interventions for hard-to-reach agricultural populations including migrant farmworkers and investigates social work applications in criminal justice settings related to HIV/AIDS care and prisoner reentry. Her work consistently addresses systemic barriers to mental health access in rural America. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals an intense focus on agricultural mental health crises, with over 70% of articles addressing farmer stress, suicide prevention, and behavioral health infrastructure. She pioneers the use of Cooperative Extension offices as mental health hubs and develops culturally tailored vaccine messaging for H-2A workers, demonstrating how country of origin and family dynamics influence health outcomes in agricultural labor communities. Dr. Scheyett actively collaborates with Georgia's Cooperative Extension service through initiatives like "Rural Georgia Growing Stronger," which delivers stress management resources directly to agricultural producers using community-based frameworks that respect rural cultural norms and privacy concerns.
Kirsten Besemer is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice , Griffith University. Her research examines the social consequences of imprisonment, particularly focusing on families and communities, and she directs the university's Higher Degree Research (HDR) program in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Education: PhD, University of Liverpool (2012) Master of Science, University of Bath (2005) Bachelor of Arts (with distinction), University College Utrecht (2004) Her research interests include parental incarceration, policy evaluation, quantitative data analysis, and social exclusion. Recent work explores community dynamics in post-prisoner reentry and rising female imprisonment rates. She has secured significant funding, including an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant (2022-2026) for 'Lifting the burden of imprisonment: Creating safer and stronger communities' and internal Griffith grants for community-based imprisonment studies. Dr. Besemer supervises multiple PhD projects at Griffith University, addressing topics like financial hardship in prisoner families, wrongful conviction consequences, and community imprisonment impacts. She contributes to criminology through publications in journals like Journal of Quantitative Criminology and edited handbooks, with methodological strengths in Bayesian modeling and longitudinal data analysis. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (e.g., Reduced Inequalities, Peace and Justice) and is disseminated through the Griffith Criminology Institute , where she is a member since 2016.
Becky Pettit is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts and holds the Barbara Pierce Bush Regents Professorship of Liberal Arts. She is a sociologist specializing in demographic methods, with a focus on social inequality, race, gender, and labor markets. Ph.D., Princeton University B.A., University of California at Berkeley Her research examines how mass incarceration exacerbates racial and gender disparities, particularly through legal fines/fees and systemic exclusion. She has published extensively in top journals like American Sociological Review and Demography , and her books Invisible Men and Gendered Tradeoffs have garnered significant acclaim. Recent publications focus on monetary sanctions, misdemeanor justice, and the intersection of race, health, and employment post-incarceration. Her work has influenced national policy discussions and media coverage. Recipient of the James Short paper award (ASA Crime, Law, Deviance Section) Honorable Mention, ASA Sociology of Law Section Article Prize Finalist, Rosabeth Moss Kanter Work-Family Research Award Elected member, Sociological Research Association (2018) Her courses include Social Research Methods and Demography . She served as editor of Social Problems (2011–2014) and received a NIH NICHD mentored research award.
Mikko Aaltonen is Professor of Criminology at the Department of Law, University of Eastern Finland's Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Administration. He leads multiple research initiatives including the Criminology Research Group and Empirical Legal Research Unit. His work focuses on register-based studies of crime patterns, juvenile delinquency, and criminal justice outcomes. Research interests span quantitative criminology, adverse childhood experiences, recidivism prevention, neurodegenerative disease impacts on criminal behavior, and cross-national crime comparisons. His projects investigate societal determinants of crime through large-scale data analysis. Recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate methodological diversity including longitudinal cohort studies, registry linkages, and cross-national comparisons. Dominant themes include juvenile violence trajectories, prison population dynamics, neurocriminology, digital forensics, and reentry program effectiveness. Active projects include: ACElife - Adverse childhood experiences and prevention methods (2022-2028) Finnish Infrastructure for Register Research (FIRE) (2025-2029) Access to justice for marginalized groups in aging societies (2023-2027) He collaborates with the Neuroethics and Rights Research Group and House of Influence research collective.
Margaret Shippen is a Professor in the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling at Auburn University's College of Education, with over 30 years of combined experience in public school classrooms and higher education. Her work critically addresses systemic inequities at the intersection of special education and criminal justice, focusing on vulnerable populations affected by the school-to-prison pipeline and incarcerated individuals with disabilities. Dr. Shippen's research centers on career assessment for incarcerated adults with disabilities and mental health challenges, alongside evidence-based literacy interventions tailored for correctional settings. She investigates Prison Rape Elimination Act implementation, transition planning for reentry, and teacher professional development in juvenile justice education. Her scholarship combines quantitative analysis of educational outcomes with qualitative insights from incarcerated populations to develop practical rehabilitation frameworks. Analysis of her 75+ publications reveals consistent focus on correctional education across literacy development, career counseling, and mental health service delivery. Her work employs mixed-methods approaches to evaluate interventions for incarcerated youth and adults, emphasizing adaptations of cognitive theory and evidence-based practices within correctional constraints. Key trends include validating assessment tools like the Career Thoughts Inventory and examining generational differences in vocational rehabilitation. Dr. Shippen has received Auburn University's Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and Excellence in Outreach awards for her impactful contributions. Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Excellence in Outreach She has mentored countless undergraduate and graduate students while securing over $2 million in external grant funding with colleagues. Her funded projects develop professional development models for juvenile justice teachers and evidence-based interventions targeting recidivism reduction through improved educational access. Current initiatives focus on translating research into classroom-ready strategies for educators working in correctional facilities.
Joshua S. Long is an Assistant Professor in the School of Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, housed within the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Based in the Health and Social Sciences Building (Room 467), he teaches correctional policy and criminological theory while maintaining an active research agenda. Recognized with the 2025 Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, Dr. Long bridges academic rigor with practical correctional applications through collaborations with MIT's Educational Justice Initiative and the Global Community Corrections Initiative. Dr. Long's educational foundation includes comprehensive training from the University of Cincinnati: Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis M.S. in Criminal Justice B.S. in Criminal Justice His research program centers on violence prevention and risk management within correctional systems. Dr. Long investigates prison classification efficacy, restrictive housing impacts, and sex offender management through both quantitative analysis of large datasets and qualitative case studies. His work on vigilantism and prison homicides reveals complex social dynamics within carceral environments, while his evaluation of in-prison educational programs demonstrates tangible pathways for rehabilitation. Current projects examine historical prison homicide trends and biographical studies of lifers, contributing to evidence-based correctional reforms. Dr. Long's publication trajectory shows consistent high-impact contributions, including his 2025 book Prison Homicide: Killing and Dying in Prison Today and the co-authored Avenging Child Sex Abuse (2024). His research spans prison violence mechanisms, risk assessment validity, and educational interventions, with recent work increasingly incorporating technology-based solutions for rehabilitation. The meta-analysis on HOPE programs (2024) exemplifies his policy-relevant scholarship that directly informs correctional practice. Dr. Long's scholarly excellence is recognized through: 2025 Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (UMass Lowell) 2024 Wiley Top Cited Article recognition for correctional meta-analysis He maintains active research funding through collaborations with MIT's Educational Justice Initiative and the Global Community Corrections Initiative. Current projects include longitudinal studies of prison homicides, evaluations of educational programming in correctional facilities, and biographical analyses of long-term incarcerated populations. Dr. Long regularly presents findings at national conferences including the American Society of Criminology and has contributed to Nordic correctional research through the 30th Nordic Sociological Association. Through the Educational Justice Initiative at MIT, Dr. Long expands his impact beyond traditional academia into practical correctional reform. His work with the Global Community Corrections Initiative connects UMass Lowell to international best practices in community-based supervision, creating unique opportunities for student involvement in cross-cultural correctional research.
Stephen Tripodi is a Professor and Doctoral Program Director at Florida State University's College of Social Work, where he also serves as Faculty Director of Academic Dissemination at the Institute for Justice Research and Development. He holds a PhD in Social Work from the University of Texas and a BA in Psychology from Michigan State University. His research examines: Trauma histories of incarcerated populations Mental health and substance use interventions in correctional settings Recidivism pathways for women and youth Reentry program efficacy Quality of life in prison healthcare systems Dr. Tripodi's publications (2013-2019) demonstrate strong focus on gender-specific trauma interventions, recidivism correlates, and randomized trials of prison-based therapies. Key thematic clusters include: Trauma-informed care adaptations for incarcerated women Intersections of mental health, substance use, and reoffending Health disparities in correctional settings Methodological rigor through RCTs and latent variable modeling He leads significant grants including: A $1.2M NIJ trial on trauma reentry services for youth $480K Arnold Ventures project on therapeutic communities $250K jail-based trauma care evaluation Co-PI on $7.5M multistate reentry initiative Through the Institute for Justice Research and Development, he advances translational research on evidence-based criminal justice reforms.
Allison Timbs serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology within Kentucky Wesleyan College's School of Social Sciences, focusing on academic and research contributions to criminal justice systems. Her expertise spans critical domains of criminological inquiry, structured as follows: Criminology (theoretical frameworks and crime causation) Criminal Justice (system operations and policy) Policing (strategies, ethics, and community relations) Juvenile Justice (youth interventions and rehabilitation) Corrections (prison systems and reentry programs) Victimology (trauma support and legal advocacy) This foundation drives her pedagogical approach and scholarly engagement in contemporary justice challenges.
Stéphanie Chouinard-Thivierge serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Criminology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Montreal, where she contributes to undergraduate education across Criminology, Social Sciences, and Intervention programs. As a member of the International Centre for Comparative Criminology (CICC), she engages in collaborative research examining developmental pathways in criminal behavior with particular emphasis on juvenile sexual offending. Her research expertise spans Developmental Criminology , Sexual Offending in adolescent and child populations, Adversity and its intergenerational transmission, Antisocial Behaviors , and Life Trajectory analysis. She employs longitudinal methodologies and meta-analytic techniques to investigate recidivism patterns, therapeutic efficacy for problematic sexual behaviors, and desistance processes during emerging adulthood, with recent publications demonstrating strong international research collaborations. Professor Chouinard-Thivierge maintains active scholarly engagement through regular presentations at premier international conferences including the American Society of Criminology and Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. Her teaching portfolio includes Psychocriminology (CRI1100) across multiple undergraduate streams, reflecting her commitment to foundational criminological education at the University of Montreal.
Michelle R. Broaddus, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She is a member of both the Center for AIDS Intervention Research (CAIR) and the Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience (WINS), demonstrating her interdisciplinary research approach across mental health, neuroscience, and infectious disease domains. Dr. Broaddus's research focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention and intervention, particularly with vulnerable populations including Latino migrants, Black men who have sex with men, and transgender individuals. Her work examines how misconceptions about immigration laws impact healthcare access, develops text message-delivered sexual health interventions, and investigates social media use in relation to sexual risk behaviors. She has made significant contributions to understanding how linkage to care specialists foster social support for people living with HIV. Her 15 most recent publications (2015-2025) demonstrate consistent productivity across multiple domains including child psychiatry consultation programs, HIV testing barriers among migrant populations, mobile health interventions for sexual health, and mental health service delivery models. These works show an increasing focus on practical implementation of interventions in real-world settings. Among her notable recognitions: Heyer Award and Dozier Award from University of Colorado Department of Psychology Cyber Mentor Program, American Psychological Association Office on AIDS (2010-2012) Mobile Health Summer Training Institute, National Institutes of Health (2011) HIV Prevention Research Ethics Training Institute Fellowship, Fordham University (2011-2013) Dr. Broaddus has secured multiple research grants from NIH (NIMH, NIDA) and state funding sources. Her current work includes the Charles E. Kubly Child Psychiatry Consultation Program ($1,000,000 from Wisconsin Department of Health Services) and several NIH-funded projects examining HIV prevention and care models. She mentors medical students and has taught numerous courses on psychometrics, mobile health technology, and ethical research practices with vulnerable populations, demonstrating a strong commitment to training the next generation of researchers.
Dr. Katie Hail-Jares is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University and a member of the Griffith Criminology Institute since 2016. Her academic career spans institutions in both Australia and the United States, with previous appointments at American University and Georgetown University. She holds a PhD from American University (2010-2015) and brings practical experience from her time as a Project Coordinator with the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Dr. Hail-Jares' research focuses on understanding how criminalizing behavior impacts individual and community health, with particular emphasis on sex work, homelessness, and drug use. Her work examines wrongful convictions, incarceration consequences, and parole processes, often through the lens of marginalized populations. She employs community-involved research methods and has published extensively on couchsurfing among youth, queer homelessness, and the effects of gentrification on outdoor sex work. Her recent publications (2021-2023) show a strong focus on vulnerable populations, particularly youth experiencing homelessness and LGBTQ+ individuals within the criminal justice system. She has published in journals including International Journal on Homelessness, Youth, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, and Social Problems, with recurring themes of social justice, policy implications, and health outcomes for marginalized communities. Her notable awards include: The Fund for the Advancement of the Discipline from the American Sociological Association (2020) Ian Potter Foundation Travel Grant (2018) Dr. Hail-Jares actively supervises doctoral students on topics related to imprisonment trends, homelessness pathways, and mental health of incarcerated populations. She has secured research funding from the Queensland Mental Health Commission, Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, and Brisbane Youth Service Inc. Her teaching responsibilities include convening the third-year capstone course and serving as Program Director for the Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) program.
Professor John Rynne is a distinguished academic at Griffith University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, where he has served as Senior Lecturer since 2012 and currently holds the rank of Professor. He is a member of the Griffith Criminology Institute and maintains significant international connections as an associate member of the University of Cambridge's Institute of Criminology Prison Research Centre. With extensive theoretical and applied knowledge of Australian and international criminal justice systems, Professor Rynne brings over 20 years of practical experience to his academic work, including 15 years in management and operational roles within the Queensland criminal justice system prior to his academic career. Professor Rynne's educational background includes a PhD from Griffith University (2005) on private prisons' impacts on the Australian custodial system, an MPhil in Psychology from University of Southern Queensland (1999), a BSc(Hons) in Psychology from University of Tasmania (1997), and a BAppSc in Psychology from University of Southern Queensland (1995). His academic journey reflects a consistent focus on psychology and criminal justice applications. His research interests center on forensic psychology with particular emphasis on youth involvement in offending (especially sexual offenses), Indigenous well-being following criminal justice system contact, and prison environments. Over the past decade, his work has increasingly focused on reducing harm in custodial settings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. His research demonstrates a clear evolution from broader criminal justice system analysis toward specialized focus on vulnerable populations within correctional environments, particularly Indigenous Australians and youth offenders. Analysis of Professor Rynne's recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a strong thematic concentration on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) among youth sexual offenders, Indigenous incarceration issues, and program evaluation for youth forensic services. His work frequently employs mixed methods approaches, combining quantitative analysis of recidivism patterns with qualitative exploration of trauma experiences. The research shows increasing collaboration with Indigenous researchers and organizations, reflecting a commitment to culturally appropriate methodologies in studying Indigenous justice issues. Develop a Neurodevelopmental Framework for Practice and Practice Standards for the Queensland Youth Justice System (Department of Youth Justice, 2023-2025) Differentiating ACE profiles of male youths who exhibit harmful sexual behaviours (National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse, 2023-2025) Examining the impact of childhood sexual abuse victimisation on adolescent offending outcomes (Australian Institute of Criminology, 2022-2024) Understanding wellbeing and desistance in young people treated for sexual offending (Westpac Banking Corporation, 2021-2024) Professor Rynne has supervised numerous doctoral students, serving as Principal Supervisor for six completed theses and currently advising two doctoral candidates. His supervision focuses on topics related to youth sexual offending, Indigenous justice, and correctional practices. He previously directed the Griffith Youth Forensic Service until mid-2024, overseeing clinical approaches for young people with harmful sexual behaviors. His research program demonstrates strong alignment between theoretical work, practical application, and policy impact, particularly evident in his contributions to the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory.
Dr. hab. Aldona Nawój-Śleszyński is a Professor at the University of Lodz, serving as Head of the Department of Criminal Executive Law within the Faculty of Law and Administration. With over two decades of academic experience, she has established herself as a leading expert in penitentiary science and criminal executive law in Poland. Her leadership extends beyond academia as she previously served as President of the Polish Penitentiary Society from 2017-2025 and maintains editorial roles in key journals including 'Law Education Security' and 'Probacja'. Completed law studies at University of Lodz (1998) Received PhD in legal sciences (2005) Awarded habilitation (dr hab.) based on dissertation about prison overcrowding (2015) Appointed university professor (2016) Head of Department of Criminal Executive Law (2019-present) Professor Nawój-Śleszyński's research primarily focuses on Criminal Executive Law , Penitentiary Science , and related fields including prison overcrowding, alternative sentencing, and rehabilitation programs. Her work critically examines the Polish prison system's historical development and contemporary challenges, with particular attention to electronic monitoring, semi-open prison facilities, and the treatment of specific inmate populations. She has pioneered research on prison population management during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to influence policy through her extensive publications and leadership roles in professional organizations. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward more individualized, rehabilitation-focused correctional approaches, moving from traditional punitive models toward evidence-based practices that emphasize risk assessment, personalized treatment plans, and alternative sentencing options. This evolution reflects broader European trends while addressing specifically Polish institutional contexts and legal frameworks. Individual first-degree award from University of Lodz Rector for scientific achievements (2015) Individual second-degree award for organizational achievements (2017) Individual second-degree award for scientific achievements (2021) Individual second-degree award for organizational achievements (2023) Individual award for scientific achievements (2024) As Head of Department and scientific supervisor of the Student Scientific Penitentiary Circle since 2007, Professor Nawój-Śleszyński has mentored numerous students while maintaining active collaboration with the Polish Prison Service. Her leadership extends to editorial boards of major penitentiary journals and membership in national disciplinary commissions, demonstrating comprehensive engagement across academic, professional, and policy domains. She maintains strong connections between theoretical research and practical prison administration through ongoing partnerships with correctional institutions. Professor Nawój-Śleszyński's work is deeply integrated with the Polish Penitentiary Society, which she led for eight years, and through which she organized major academic events including the VI Penitentiary Congress. Her department serves as a crucial bridge between academic research and practical prison administration, facilitating knowledge exchange between scholars, correctional staff, and policymakers in the Polish criminal justice system.
Nandini Sikand is an Assistant Professor in the interdisciplinary film and media studies program at Lafayette College, a liberal arts institution in Pennsylvania. She is a multi-disciplinary academic and artist whose work spans film studies, media studies, anthropology, and performance studies, with recognition at over 100 domestic and international film festivals and broadcasts on PBS. Her research interests focus on the intersections of documentary filmmaking, experimental cinema, and performance studies, with particular emphasis on postcolonial perspectives, Indian dance traditions (especially Odissi), gender studies, and social justice issues. Sikand's scholarly and artistic practice consistently examines cultural representation, identity formation, migration, and power dynamics through both academic research and creative production. Dr. Sikand has received numerous prestigious awards and fellowships for her work, including: Guggenheim Foundation grants (including one in 2018 for Inside/Outside ) Jerome Foundation grants Center for Asian American Media grants Two-time recipient of New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) awards American Association of University Women (AAUW) postdoctoral fellowship (2013-14) Her filmography demonstrates a sustained engagement with pressing social issues through innovative cinematic approaches. Her works span from early explorations of diaspora culture in The Bhangra Wrap (1995) to contemporary examinations of the criminal justice system in Inside/Outside (2019), which documents incarcerated women's reentry challenges in the Lehigh Valley. Her films consistently blend documentary realism with experimental techniques to address themes of identity, displacement, and social transformation. Dr. Sikand maintains an active presence in multiple creative and academic communities. She serves as a faculty coach at the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) and sits on the Advisory Board of Mono No Aware, a cinema-arts non-profit organization. As a performer, she is the co-founder and co-director of Sakshi Productions, a neo-classical Odissi dance company, and serves as Associate Director/Choreographer of Harmattan Theater, which focuses on environmentally and socially engaged theater productions.
