جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Shoshana R. Sheltonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Program Evaluation
• Performance Measurement
• Public Health
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Shoshana R. Shelton is a Professor at the RAND School of Public Policy and a Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation. Her work centers on program evaluation, public health systems, emergency preparedness, and national health security, with significant contributions to pandemic response, violence prevention, and crisis decision-making. She has led major projects for federal agencies including the CDC, DHS, FEMA, and the U.S. Secret Service. Education: M.P.H., The Ohio State University B.A. in English, Denison University Her research focuses on strengthening public health infrastructure through performance measurement, logic modeling, and stakeholder engagement. She has developed tools such as tabletop exercises for continuity of operations in public health laboratories and led after-action reviews of the public health response to COVID-19. Her work emphasizes building resilience against biological threats, natural disasters, and targeted violence. Shelton's recent publications highlight trends in emergency alert systems, disaster resilience, criminal justice reform during pandemics, and equitable health security research investment. She advocates for evidence-based policies that balance bioterrorism preparedness with responses to natural disasters and climate-related emergencies. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. She has advised or collaborated with numerous federal and state agencies, contributing to national health security through rigorous evaluation and policy analysis. Her grants and projects reflect sustained funding from DHS, CDC, and other federal bodies focused on improving public safety and health system readiness. She has also led initiatives on behavioral threat assessment in schools and wearable technology for law enforcement wellness. Labs and Teams: Previously led a four-year project on mass attacks and targeted violence for the U.S. Secret Service. Collaborated with the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) on continuity of operations planning. Contributed to the Priority Criminal Justice Needs Initiative, fostering innovation across law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

Alexandra Coxمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Criminology
• Socio-Legal Studies
• Social Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alexandra Cox is an Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Reading, serving as Programme Director for the BSc in Criminology. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Cambridge and a Yale undergraduate degree. Previously, she was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex, Assistant Professor at SUNY New Paltz, and Research Scholar at Yale Law School. Her research focuses on socio-legal dynamics of punitiveness, criminal justice institutions, youth justice, and racial inequities. She has authored/co-edited books like Trapped in a Vice and The Palgrave International Handbook of Youth Imprisonment , and her work has been published in journals such as Punishment and Society and Social & Legal Studies . Dr. Cox collaborates with organizations like Reprieve, the Howard League, and the Centre for Justice Innovation on projects addressing race and criminal justice policy. She has received awards including the American Society of Criminology Book Award and fellowships from the Gates Cambridge Trust and Soros Justice Advocacy. Her research emphasizes intersectional analysis, decarceration strategies, and the impact of systemic racism within criminal justice systems. Her recent publications explore topics such as Black fatherhood in youth justice, probation officer perspectives on systemic legitimacy, and racial disparities in youth diversion programs. She actively advises Ph.D. students researching criminological and socio-legal issues, with a focus on frontline workers, juvenile confinement, and racial justice.

Ben Ostمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Economics of Education
• Labor Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ben Ost is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the Department of Economics within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from Cornell University (2011) and a BA from Grinnell College (2006). His research focuses on labor economics and the economics of education, with specific interests in teacher quality, higher education outcomes, and applied econometric methodologies. Educationally, Ost has contributed to understanding how academic policies like probation systems and honors programs affect student performance and earnings. He has examined generational differences in teacher effectiveness, employer connections in college networks, and omitted variable bias in statistical models. His work frequently employs regression discontinuity designs and value-added modeling to assess educational interventions and labor market dynamics. Key Research Themes: Teacher development, college access policies, human capital formation, and peer effects. Grant Funding: Principal Investigator for $47,000 Spencer Foundation grant and $3,894 OSSR grant. Teaching: Award-winning instructor in graduate microeconometrics, labor economics, and education economics courses. Recognized with the UIC TRP Award (2011-2016), Ost has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, serving as committee chair or member for over 20 advisees. His professional service includes peer-review roles for top journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics and American Economic Review, alongside NSF grant reviewing.

Jennifer L. Skeemمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Science
• Criminal Justice
• Violence Prevention
• +۴ مورد دیگر

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.

Leanne F. Alaridمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender and Crime
• Community Corrections
• Institutional Corrections
• +۵ مورد دیگر

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.

• Criminal Justice Policy
• Sentencing Reform
• Three-Strikes Legislation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

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.

• Youth Justice
• Criminal Justice Policy
• Neurodivergence and Justice Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.

Adrienne M.F. Petersمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Criminology
• Youth Studies
• Rehabilitative programming for young offenders
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adrienne M.F. Peters is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Memorial University . She is also a researcher at the Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research (CPSCJR) at the University of the Fraser Valley, and an active member of the Canadian Criminal Justice Association and the American Society of Criminology . Research Interests : Dr. Peters specializes in youth offending, with a focus on rehabilitative programming for serious-violent and mentally disordered young offenders , specialized probation caseloads , and implementation of risk assessment tools . Her work explores intersections between mental health and delinquency , vocational reintegration , and collaborative crime reduction strategies . Publications & Projects : Her research has been published in journals like Journal of Juvenile Justice and Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice . Current projects include studies on community crime prevention , vocational programming , and specialized responses to vulnerable youth . Affiliations : Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research (CPSCJR) Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA) American Society of Criminology (ASC)

Nicole Niebuhrمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Criminal Careers
• Corrections
• Criminological Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicole Niebuhr is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies at the University of West Florida. She joined UWF in 2019 after earning her doctoral degree from Sam Houston State University. Her academic appointments include teaching courses in Research Methods and Victimology. Education Bachelor's degree in Sociology from University of Wisconsin La-Crosse Master's and Doctoral degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Sam Houston State University Research Focus Dr. Niebuhr's research spans criminal careers, corrections systems, criminological theory development, and program evaluation methodologies. Her work examines desistance patterns, the psychological impact of punishment on risk perception, employment-related stress among formerly incarcerated individuals, and comparative criminal decision-making between offenders and college populations. She has conducted empirical evaluations of specialized courts including juvenile drug courts and mental health probation systems. Her methodological expertise includes correctional officer attrition analysis, recidivism prediction modeling, and experimental designs in offender behavior studies. Geographic focus areas include Texas and Florida criminal justice systems. Publication Trends Recent publications demonstrate her focus on recidivism predictors, deterrability stability across offender populations, employment-corrections linkages, and criminal justice system processing of marginalized groups. Methodologies emphasize longitudinal analysis, comparative offender sampling, and program effectiveness metrics. Professional Activities Dr. Niebuhr maintains research partnerships with correctional agencies including the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, focusing on evidence-based policy development. No awards, grants, research labs, or supervised students were documented in the source material.

Lee Slocumمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Police-citizen relations
• Developmental criminology
• Environmental influences on criminal behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lee Slocum is a Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on police-citizen relations, developmental criminology, and environmental influences on criminal behavior. Specializes in longitudinal analysis of youth-police interactions Key contributor to the UMSL Comprehensive Safe Schools Initiative Recipient of Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant Research interests span: Procedural justice and police legitimacy Environmental strain and criminal behavior School safety and disciplinary practices Victimization reporting dynamics Policy impacts on juvenile justice Recent publications examine: Racial disparities in pretrial detention Community-centered safety metrics Cyclical patterns in probation violations Long-term effects of police contact on youth Historical trends in urban policing Contact: slocuml@umsl.edu | Office: 340B Lucas Hall

• Forensic Psychology
• Sexual Offender Treatment
• Clinical Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Helen Swaby is a Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Derby's College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. Her research focuses on forensic psychology, sexual offender treatment, clinical ethics, and mental health policy. She has published extensively on topics including barriers to help-seeking among sex offenders, stigma management for minor-attracted persons, and pharmacological interventions for hypersexuality. Her work spans multiple disciplines, integrating clinical practice with criminological insights. Key areas of interest include: Therapeutic approaches for high-risk offenders Stigma reduction in healthcare contexts Pharmacological treatment efficacy in correctional settings Families coping with life-limiting child illnesses Psychotherapy training challenges Swaby's recent research highlights innovative interventions like Circles of Support and Accountability programs. Her studies often employ mixed-methods approaches, combining qualitative insights with quantitative analysis to address complex issues in offender rehabilitation and mental health service delivery. Her publications demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice, with particular attention to vulnerable populations including transgender offenders and minor-attracted persons. She has contributed to policy discussions around desistance strategies and community reintegration programs.

Peter Alonziمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Criminal Justice
• Mental Health
• Data Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Alonzi is an Assistant Professor of Data Science at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science, appointed in 2022. He previously served as lead of research computing and held a postdoctoral position at the University of Washington. His research focuses on the intersection of mental health and criminal justice, with additional expertise in particle physics. Alonzi collaborates across disciplines, partnering with the School of Engineering, School of Medicine, and Darden School of Business on projects addressing societal challenges. He teaches courses like Data Wrangling in Python and Physics, and leads educational initiatives for the M.S. in Data Science program. Education: Ph.D. in Physics (University of Virginia), B.S. Physics (College of William and Mary, Magna Cum Laude) Labs: Paul Scherrer Institute, Fermilab, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Jefferson Lab, TRIUMF Teaching Roles: Orientation leader, capstone project coach, curriculum committee co-chair Alonzi's research explores criminal justice system inefficiencies, mental health service integration, and data-driven policy solutions. His work combines advanced computational methods with interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent projects analyze electronic incarceration efficacy, mental health screening in correctional facilities, and pandemic-era justice system adaptations. His technical contributions include deep learning fraud detection models and particle physics instrumentation designs. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his collaborative approach and applied data science focus reflect sustained academic engagement.

Nikhil Tomarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Mental Health Stigma
• Community Mental Healthcare
• Occupational Therapy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Nikhil Tomar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire. His research focuses on mental health stigma, its effects on healthcare utilization, and interdisciplinary approaches to addressing these challenges across diverse populations, particularly those involved with the criminal justice system and racialized students in higher education. Ph.D., Occupational Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.S., Occupational Therapy, University of Wisconsin B.S., Occupational Therapy, Chaudhary Charan Singh University His work spans qualitative and community-based research, examining topics such as gradient rationality in stigma, moral economics of occupation, and interventions for reducing mental health disparities. Publications appear in top-tier journals like the American Journal of Occupational Therapy and Social Science & Medicine. Dr. Tomar teaches courses in psychosocial evaluation, research methods, and human occupation. Recent publications highlight his focus on intersectional stigma, cross-cultural mental health differences, and transitions in community treatment. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary research and training programs, including statewide mental health initiatives for probation officers.

Emily E. Virtueمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Leadership
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Equity Pedagogies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emily E. Virtue is an Associate Professor of Educational Research and Program Director for the doctorate in Educational Leadership at Western Carolina University's College of Education and Allied Professions. She specializes in faculty preparation, equity pedagogies, and supporting conditionally-enrolled students. Her prior roles include lecturer in English and Retention and Completion Advisor at WCU, with experience in student wellness and leadership development. Educational Background: PhD in Educational Leadership from Clemson University (2019) MA in English from University of North Carolina Wilmington (2008) BA in Writing from University of Mount Union (2006) Research focuses on bridging equity-driven practices with project-based learning, teacher training for marginalized student populations, and institutional policies to support academic success. Her recent work emphasizes asset-based pedagogies and collaborative frameworks to address systemic inequities in education. Publications consistently explore themes like equity in classroom practices, the impact of learning communities, and strategies for student retention. While no specific awards are listed, her work demonstrates sustained engagement with transformative educational equity initiatives. No grants or advising roles are explicitly detailed in the provided text, though her roles suggest involvement in program coordination and policy development. She has not been associated with specific labs or research teams in the available information.

• Offender Rehabilitation
• Probation Work
• Youth Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Graham Smyth is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University. He holds academic qualifications including an LLB, MA in Economic & Social Studies, a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice. His career spans 26 years in criminal justice roles, including probation service management, youth offending service leadership, and community safety coordination. He is Programme Leader for the MA in Applied Criminology and supervises a PhD on youth justice. Education: Bachelor of Law (LLB) MA Economic & Social Studies Certificate of Qualification in Social Work Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice Affiliations: Member of the Higher Education Academy Co-founder of Transport for Sick Ugandan Children (TUSC) His research focuses on offender rehabilitation, probation systems, youth justice, restorative justice, and crime prevention. Notable projects include evaluations of probation initiatives, resettlement programs, and the Dordrecht Initiative (a precursor to national PPO programs). He has led studies on offender housing pathways, youth offender demographics, and restorative peer panels. Teaching emphasizes bridging theory and practice through interactive methods, with a focus on criminology placements and practice-oriented MA programs. His work integrates real-world criminal justice experiences into academic frameworks. Outside academia, he contributes to TUSC, a charity supporting sick Ugandan children, and maintains interests in football, cycling, and performance poetry.