Benjamin Boutaugh is a Professor of Business Administration at Middlesex Community College. Prior to academia, he practiced law in multiple areas including civil/commercial litigation, probate law, insurance law, and more. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and New Haven County Bar Association, admitted to practice in Connecticut (2000) and U.S. District Court of Connecticut (2001). Education: Juris Doctor (cum laude) from Quinnipiac University School of Law (top 18% of class), MBA from University of New Haven, and Bachelor of Science in Management from Central Connecticut State University. Research interests focus on intersections of business law, health law, and labor law. Awards include two Distinguished Academic Achievement Awards in Health Law and Labor Law (1999). No notable grants or advising roles explicitly mentioned in provided texts. No laboratory or team affiliations disclosed.
Per-Åke Nylander is a Senior Lecturer at Örebro University, affiliated with the School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences and the Department of Behavioral, Social and Legal Sciences. He holds a PhD in Social Work (2011) and has extensive experience as a social worker (1978–1993), later transitioning to academia. His research focuses on prison work, probation services, drug treatment, and the impacts of parental imprisonment on children. Educations: BA in Social Work (1978), MA in Social Work (1996), PhD in Social Work (2011). Research interests include prison officer occupational culture, drug treatment in prisons, and the socioemotional dynamics of correctional work. He has led projects like 'Prison-based Drug Treatment in Nordic Countries' (2012–2014) and 'Childhood with a Parent in Prison' (2015–2016). Collaborates with international networks in confinement and emotion research, and contributes to research groups ProSA and CAPS. Publications span over 20 years, addressing prison management, prisoner well-being, and penal policy. His work bridges academic research and professional practice, emphasizing evidence-based interventions and systemic reforms. Teaching roles include courses on prison work, criminology, and social pedagogy. He developed the University Course for Prison Officers (2002–2012), integrating theoretical and practical training.
Karen Sneddon serves as Dean of Mercer University School of Law, appointed permanently on May 31, 2023, after acting as interim dean since October 1, 2021. She holds the position of Professor of Law at Mercer, where she has been a faculty member since 2006, previously serving as associate dean for faculty research and development. Her academic credentials include summa cum laude degrees from Louisiana State University and Tulane Law School. Prior to Mercer, she was a Forrester Fellow at Tulane Law School and held visiting positions at the William S. Boyd School of Law (UNLV) and ELTE Law in Budapest. Dean Sneddon's research centers on legal writing pedagogy, trusts and estates, succession law, and narrative theory in legal contexts. Her scholarship bridges doctrinal law with communication studies, emphasizing how storytelling shapes legal interpretation and transactional practice. She has pioneered approaches to legal education through textbooks and practical guides. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on narrative techniques in estate planning and transactional law, with recurring themes of gender inclusivity and reader engagement in legal writing. This work culminated in the Teresa G. Phelps Award recognition for advancing legal communication scholarship. She has received the following scientific award: 2020 Teresa G. Phelps Scholarship Award for Legal Communication Dean Sneddon maintains active leadership in professional organizations including the Legal Writing Institute, Association of Legal Writing Directors, and Southeastern Association of Law Schools, where she contributes to national standards in legal education. Her ongoing 'Writing Matters' column in the Georgia Bar Journal since 2008 demonstrates sustained commitment to practitioner education.
Professor Jennifer L. Skeem is a distinguished Professor of Social Welfare and Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, where she directs the Risk Resilience lab. Her work bridges behavioral science and criminal justice, focusing on violence prevention, decision-making within justice systems, and equitable justice reform. She has established herself as a leading expert in risk assessment, mental health policy, and interventions for justice-involved populations. Her research interests span three interconnected domains: Promoting Safety and Wellbeing through improved violence prediction and prevention; Transforming Services and Supervision by analyzing justice system decisions and identifying effective supervision and treatment approaches; and Reducing Inequality by studying how institutional responses to crime deepen disparities and developing evidence-based solutions. She has pioneered innovative correctional services for people with mental illness and developed the videogame-supported afterschool program Playing for Change to prevent aggression among at-risk youth. An analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on addressing racial disparities in criminal justice, particularly in pretrial detention and risk assessment. Her work increasingly integrates data science methods with behavioral science to develop more accurate prediction models while ensuring fairness. She has made significant contributions to understanding how environmental factors influence violence in institutional settings and how prosocial identity can serve as a target for youth justice interventions. Scientific Awards: 2025-26 Faculty Research Award by UC Berkeley's Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE) Gold at the 2024 Serious Play Awards for un-TILTED! game Past President of the American Psychology-Law Society Member of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Mandated Community Treatment Professor Skeem has delivered congressional briefings on violence prevention and consults with local and federal agencies on criminal justice reform. Her lab currently manages multiple significant projects including Playing for Change (funded by Arnold Ventures), psychiatric hospital safety initiatives (funded by the California Department of State Hospitals), and pretrial reform research (in partnership with Pretrial and Probation Services). She has mentored numerous students who have gone on to become researchers and practitioners in criminal justice and social welfare fields. The Risk Resilience lab, under her leadership, has established strong partnerships with the California Department of State Hospitals, Seneca's Unconditional Education Program, Bay Area schools, and federal judicial entities. The lab operates with a mission to 'build resilience, reduce risk, promote justice' through interdisciplinary research that directly informs policy and practice.
Dr. Leanne F. Alarid is a Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at The University of Texas at El Paso, College of Liberal Arts. She earned her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University and focuses on gender and crime, corrections policy, and mental health intersections with the justice system. Research Focus: Gender-specific analysis of criminal behavior, correctional treatment strategies, and mental health policy Current Project: Lead Evaluator for Bureau of Justice Assistance grant on jail-based reentry programs Editorial Roles: Member, Corrections: Policy, Practice and Research , Women and Criminal Justice , and Criminal Justice Policy Review Her recent publications emphasize community corrections , prison reentry , and gender dynamics in criminal justice , with a focus on implementation science and policy evaluation. She has contributed to journals like Justice Quarterly and The Prison Journal , alongside authoring major textbooks such as Community-Based Corrections and Corrections . Scientific Awards: 2011 Founder’s Award, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Dr. Alarid teaches courses including Correctional Systems, Community Corrections, Criminology, and Study Abroad programs in London. She actively evaluates correctional interventions and contributes to public policy discussions on decarceration and mental health diversion.
Ali Wardak is a Professor in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Criminology, Policing and Security Research and Innovation Group. His career spans over two decades with substantial research output across 59 publications. Wardak specializes in justice systems, conflict resolution, and legal pluralism with a focus on Afghanistan and other post-conflict societies. He has contributed to rebuilding justice frameworks in Afghanistan post-Taliban and explored hybrid models integrating formal and informal justice systems. His work often addresses displacement issues, restorative justice, and human rights challenges in conflict zones. Research Interests: Wardak's work centers on: 1) Post-conflict justice system reconstruction, 2) Legal pluralism and hybrid governance models, 3) Displacement and reintegration challenges, 4) Restorative justice practices in culturally diverse contexts, 5) Analysis of crime patterns in war-torn societies, and 6) Policy development for marginalized communities. His recent focus includes dignity-centered solutions for internally displaced persons and Rohingya refugees. Publications reflect thematic coherence around justice systems in conflict areas, with notable contributions to British Journal of Criminology and Routledge Handbooks. His 2012 work on 'Crime and War in Afghanistan' remains influential in conflict criminology. Despite listing 3 prizes, specific award names aren't provided in the data. Supervision details mention 1 supervised work but no student names were identified. His research frequently intersects with humanitarian policy and international development initiatives.
Prof. Gonul Demez is a full Professor at Akdeniz University's Faculty of Letters, Department of Applied Sociology. She holds a doctorate in Communication Sciences from Marmara University and specializes in sociology, gender studies, and media. Her research examines patriarchy, probation systems, and cultural representations of the body. Education: Ph.D. in Communication Sciences, Marmara University (2004) M.A. in General Sociology, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (1998) B.A. in Sociology, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (1993) Research Focus: Demez investigates the intersection of power, gender, and social control. Her work spans media representations of masculinity, sociological analysis of probation in Turkey, and the medicalization of the body. Key themes include patriarchal structures, criminogenic rehabilitation, and cultural hegemony in popular media. Publications: Her 15 most recent articles (2012–2025) reveal a strong emphasis on gender dynamics in Turkish society, criminal justice reform, and cultural studies. Trends include ethnographic studies of marginalized groups (e.g., probationers, waste collectors) and critical analyses of media narratives. Grants & Advising: She has led multiple TUBITAK projects on substance abuse socio-dynamics and violence against women. Currently advising 10+ graduate students on topics like urban segregation, gender representations in media, and patriarchal structures.
Alberto Azara is a Researcher at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, affiliated with the Department of International Human and Social Sciences (SUSI), where he conducts research in the field of Private and Civil Law. He has held this position since 1 March 2024 under a fixed-term contract pursuant to Italian Law 240/2010. He obtained national scientific qualification for the role of Full Professor in the disciplinary sector IUS/01 (Private Law) on 12 December 2023, reflecting his strong academic standing. His educational background includes a cum laude law degree from Luiss Guido Carli (2009) and a PhD in Contract Law and Business Economics from Sapienza University of Rome (2013). He has served as a Research Fellow at both Luiss Guido Carli (2014–2017) and Sapienza University of Rome (2022–2023), contributing to research projects on private autonomy in business crises and civil liability in sports wrongdoing. His research interests span a wide range of topics in private law, including inheritance law, contract interpretation, civil liability, sports law, consumer protection, and the legal implications of artificial intelligence and digital assets. He has published extensively, including three monographs and numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading Italian legal journals and edited volumes. His recent work explores the evolving nature of legal personhood in the digital age, tokenization, and the integration of ethical clauses in contracts. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on doctrinal and interpretive aspects of civil law, with increasing engagement with digital technologies and interdisciplinary themes. His work bridges traditional legal scholarship with contemporary challenges in sports, finance, and digital innovation. Qualified for Full Professor in IUS/01 (2023) Author of monographs on inheritance agreements, credit transfer, and sports liability Published in journals such as Nuovo Diritto Civile , Dir. succ. fam. , and Rivista di diritto sportivo Alberto Azara teaches undergraduate courses in LAW AND PROTECTION OF MADE IN ITALY and PRIVATE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION LAW at the University for Foreigners of Perugia. He has no listed scientific awards or student advisees in the provided materials. His research is supported through institutional affiliations and prior research fellowships, though specific grant funding is not detailed. He does not appear to lead any formal research labs or teams, but his contributions are integrated within national legal research networks and academic conferences.
Dr Henry Kha is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), affiliated with the School of Private & Commercial Law. He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland and a Juris Doctor from UNSW. Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University, Lecturer at the University of Auckland, and Tutor at the University of Queensland. Education: PhD (University of Queensland), JD (UNSW), B.A. (Advanced) (Honours) in Chinese Studies and History (University of Sydney), Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (College of Law). Affiliations: Vice-President of the Australian and New Zealand Law and History Society; Fellow of the Higher Education Academy; Academic Fellow of Warrane College UNSW. His research focuses on family law from legal historical and contemporary perspectives, including divorce law reform, Indigenous children’s rights, and family property law. He has authored/co-authored multiple books and over 20 peer-reviewed articles. Notable works include A History of Divorce Law: Reform in England from the Victorian to Interwar Years (Routledge, 2021) and Teaching Family Law: Reflections on Pedagogy and Practice (Routledge, 2024). His scholarly contributions span legal ethics, bioethical inquiry, and cross-jurisdictional comparisons of family law. He has contributed to projects supported by the Francis Forbes Society and is editing a forthcoming Routledge volume on Family Law and Religion: Global Perspectives . Awards: Dean’s List (UNSW), University of Sydney Entry Scholarship. Practice Experience: Legal associate at the Family Court of Australia; admitted as a solicitor in NSW and High Court of Australia.
Dr. Kevin E. Courtright is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at PennWest University at Edinboro. He holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1995). Prior to academia, he worked as a probation officer in New York State. His research focuses on corrections, prison studies, and rural community impacts of incarceration. He has published in journals such as the Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology , Prison Journal , and Criminal Justice Studies . Dr. Courtright led the “Prisons and Rural Communities” study funded by The Center for Rural Pennsylvania. He has received the 2007 “Researcher of the Year” and 2021 “Faculty of the Year” awards from Edinboro University. Before joining PennWest, he taught at Hilbert College and Niagara University in western New York. His professional expertise bridges criminological theory with practical corrections systems analysis, emphasizing rural-urban dynamics in criminal justice.
Christina L. Kunz is a faculty member at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has been actively publishing in the field of contract law, electronic commerce, and fiduciary responsibilities since at least 1984. Her scholarly work appears in leading law journals, including the Business Lawyer , University of Miami Law Review , and William Mitchell Law Review . She has contributed significantly to legal discourse on digital assets, consumer contracts, and electronic agreements. Her research interests include: Contract Law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Electronic Commerce and Digital Agreements (browse-wrap, click-through) Digital Assets and Fiduciary Management Legal Education and Pedagogy (IRAC, contract clause analysis) Ethics in Contract Drafting Title Registration and Motor Vehicle Ownership Her publications show a consistent trend toward modernizing legal frameworks to address technological changes, particularly in the areas of digital consent, online transactions, and estate planning for digital property. She has collaborated with legal scholars and practitioners across institutions, contributing to interdisciplinary legal scholarship. Notable scientific contributions and collaborations include: Co-authoring work on digital death and fiduciary access to digital assets Contributing to critiques of the Draft Restatement of Consumer Contracts Authoring foundational analyses of electronic assent in browse-wrap and click-through agreements Exploring the intersection of ethics and contract clause validity Kunz has advised on legal education practices, particularly in teaching first-year law students how to analyze and edit contracts. While no formal list of advisees is provided, her educational writings suggest mentorship and curriculum development roles. She has not been noted to lead a lab or research team, but her work is frequently cited in discussions on e-commerce and digital law. There is no indication of part-time status or retirement, and she remains affiliated with Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Elsa Y. Chen is Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Santa Clara University, where she teaches and conducts research on criminal justice policy, sentencing reform, and prisoner reintegration. Research Interests Professor Chen’s scholarship centers on the intersection of law, politics, and public policy, with particular attention to criminal sentencing, racial/ethnic disparities, and the implementation of reform legislation such as California’s Three-Strikes Law and Proposition 36. Her recent work explores innovative measures of reentry success beyond simple recidivism, the role of courtroom workgroups in shaping sentencing outcomes, and the lived experiences of individuals seeking record clearance. Publication Trends Across more than three dozen publications from 1998 to 2025, Professor Chen has consistently examined how structural and procedural factors in the criminal legal system affect outcomes for defendants and returning citizens. Her 2020 edited volume Beyond Recidivism epitomizes this trajectory, offering new conceptual frameworks and methodological tools for evaluating reentry programs. Recent articles (2024–2025) extend this agenda with mixed-methods studies on online recruitment of justice-impacted interviewees and coalition-building behind automatic expungement laws. Advising & Grants No specific funded grants or named student advisees appear in the provided text; further details may be accessible via SCU’s internal systems. Laboratory & Research Teams No dedicated research lab is mentioned; however, as Department Chair, Professor Chen likely oversees collaborative projects within the Political Science Department and across the university’s interdisciplinary centers focusing on justice and policy studies.
Dr Anne-Marie Day is a Lecturer in Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), joining in January 2024. Previously, she held a Lecturer position at Keele University, leading modules like Youth Justice and Crime, and contributed to undergraduate program direction. Her research focuses on youth justice systems, care-experienced children, and racial disparities in diversion decisions. She completed her PhD at the University of Salford in 2018, examining pathways into offending among care-experienced children. Education: PhD in Criminology (University of Salford, 2018); prior roles include Probation Officer, Youth Justice Board policy adviser, and practitioner in community justice settings. Research Interests Dr Day’s work addresses systemic issues in youth justice, including neurodivergence in custody, racial disparities in diversion, and care-experienced children’s trajectories. She co-leads a Nuffield-funded study on racial disparities in youth justice diversion (2022–25) and evaluates programs like VASP and Sapling targeting at-risk youth. Key Projects Racial Disparities in Youth Justice Diversion (Nuffield, 2022–25) Constructive Resettlement Pathfinder Evaluation (2020–22) Vulnerable Adolescent Support Programme Evaluation (2022–23) Teaching and Supervision Module leader for Working with Criminalised People and involved in teaching Understanding Crime and Deviance . Supervises PhD students on topics like criminally exploited children and harmful sexual behavior interventions. Current students include Clara Paul ( Children’s Exploitation Dynamics ) and Gemma Hunt ( Neurodivergence and Social Work Practice ). Awards and Roles Trustee of the Alliance for Youth Justice; expert adviser to national/local organizations. No named scientific awards explicitly listed but recognized for impactful policy-focused research. Lab/Teams Associated with the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies (MCYS), facilitating interdisciplinary youth justice research.
Richard Storrow is a Professor of Law at the City University of New York School of Law, where he has taught since 2008. His academic career spans over 25 years, with previous positions at Hamline University, the University of Illinois, Penn State, and Texas Wesleyan Law Schools. His research focuses on reproductive justice, human rights, and family law, particularly in the context of assisted reproductive technologies and cross-border legal challenges. He has been recognized as an outstanding teacher five times and was a Fulbright Scholar in Spain (2010), researching assisted reproductive technology regulations. Education and Professional Background: After earning his law degree, Storrow clerked for Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Edward J. Parker and practiced family law in Minneapolis. His early career included internships with the ACLU, Lambda Legal Defense, and the National Commission for Human Rights in Togo. He later served on the ACLU of North Texas Board. Research Interests: Storrow’s work bridges law and bioethics, addressing issues like surrogacy rights, international child citizenship, and legal frameworks for reproductive technologies. Notable contributions include critiques of marital status discrimination in adoption and advocacy for human rights-centered approaches to reproductive justice. Publications Overview: His articles span topics from cross-border wills to the legal status of children born via surrogacy. Recent work includes analyses of pandemic-era legal attestation practices and the intersection of gender identity with birth certificate policies. These publications reflect a focus on evolving legal responses to technological and social changes. Awards and Recognition: Beyond teaching accolades, Storrow’s Fulbright Scholarship highlights his international scholarly impact. His work has been cited in bioethics journals and law reviews, emphasizing practical and ethical dimensions of legal frameworks.
Nicole Stowell is an Instructor II at the Kate Tiedemann College of Business within the University of South Florida . Her academic work focuses on Business Law, Public Responsibility, and Ethics , with expertise in asset protection, financial crime prevention, and legal education reform. Education: Juris Doctor (JD), Stetson University College of Law MBA, Stetson University LLM (Paris Institute of Legal Studies), Tulane University B.A., University of Florida Research Interests center on legal frameworks for combating financial fraud, trust and estate manipulation, and pedagogical innovations in business education. She has pioneered cross-disciplinary faculty learning communities to enhance teaching practices. Her scientific awards include three 2024 Quality Matters certifications for courses in Law & Business I (BUL3320), Regulation & Reporting Environments (BUL 6652), and online course design. She can be contacted at nstowell@mail.usf.edu .
