جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

James Bhandary-Alexanderمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Health Law
• Civil Rights Law
• Criminal Justice Reform
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Bhandary-Alexander is a Clinical Lecturer in Law and Associate Research Scholar in Law at Yale Law School, serving as Legal Director of the Medical Legal Partnership at the Solomon Center for Health Law & Policy. He holds a J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law (2005) and B.A. in History and Afro-American Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1997). His work focuses on health justice, labor rights, housing, and civil rights advocacy, with a particular emphasis on marginalized communities. Research interests include medical-legal partnerships’ role in addressing systemic inequities, post-incarceration legal needs, and coalition-building for policy advocacy. His articles highlight intersections between legal barriers and health outcomes, emphasizing equity in healthcare access and criminal justice reform. Notable awards include the 2016 Micah Award and 2019 Unsung Hero Award. His professional experience includes legal representation at New Haven Legal Assistance and roles on Connecticut’s Low-Wage Employer Advisory Board and Domestic Workers Task Force. He co-leads advocacy efforts to address labor rights and systemic injustices. Bhandary-Alexander teaches Medical-Legal Partnership courses and actively engages in public discourse through media interviews. His work bridges legal systems, healthcare, and community advocacy to advance health justice initiatives.

• HIV/AIDS Medicine
• Addiction Medicine
• Implementation Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Frederick Lewis Altice is a Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) at Yale School of Medicine, with affiliations at the Yale Institute for Global Health and the University of Malaya. He directs the Yale Center for Clinical and Community Research and the HIV in Prisons Program. His work focuses on the intersection of infectious diseases, substance use disorders, and criminal justice systems, emphasizing implementation science and global health equity. Education: MD, Emory University (1986) Residency and Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine (1989–1992) MA in Spanish Literature, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (1982) MA (Honorary), Yale University (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Altice’s research integrates HIV/AIDS treatment, addiction medicine, and public health interventions. Key areas include medication-assisted therapies (methadone, buprenorphine), HIV prevention in prisons, opioid use disorder management, and scaling evidence-based interventions in low-resource settings. His global projects span Malaysia, Ukraine, Peru, and Eastern Europe, with a focus on implementation science and health system strengthening. Articles Overview: Recent work emphasizes PrEP adherence among opioid users, stigma reduction in healthcare, and HIV care integration in criminal justice systems. His studies highlight innovative strategies like mobile health tools and ECHO-like collaborative learning networks to improve treatment access. Awards: 2016 Most Influential Paper on Addictions (Lancet) National 'Hope is a Vaccine' Award (2008) Academic Icon Professor at University of Malaya Grants & Labs: Leads major initiatives funded by NIDA, Fogarty, and WHO, including the Malaysian Center for Implementation Science and Ukraine’s prison HIV prevention programs. His labs focus on clinical and community research, with collaborations in global health equity training programs.

Marc M. Howardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Justice Reform
• Mass Incarceration
• Human Rights
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marc M. Howard is a Professor of Government and Law and the Director of the Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI) at Georgetown University. PJI, which he founded in 2016, focuses on restoring humanity to the American criminal punishment system through education, advocacy, and reentry programs.

• Refugee Mental Health
• Interpersonal Violence
• Trauma Treatment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen Fondacaro is a Clinical Professor Emerita at the University of Vermont (UVM) in the Department of Psychological Science, within the College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as Director of the Behavior Therapy and Psychotherapy Center and Co-Director of the Clinical Psychology Internship Program. Her work emphasizes a scientist-practitioner model, training pre-doctoral clinicians while addressing critical mental health needs in marginalized populations. Dr. Fondacaro holds a B.A. from SUNY Stony Brook (1984) and a Ph.D. from UVM (1988). Her research focuses on Refugee Mental Health and Interpersonal Violence, including trauma, child victimization, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and criminality. She conducts forensic evaluations and provides expert testimony, integrating clinical practice with advocacy. Her community initiatives include Connecting Cultures , a mental health program for Vermont-resettled refugees, and New England Survivors of Torture and Trauma (NESTT) , which addresses the holistic needs of torture survivors. Recent work explores telehealth adaptations during crises, resilience-building interventions, and culturally responsive treatments. Publications highlight innovations in trauma care, telepsychology, and refugee mental health disparities. Her contributions bridge clinical practice, research, and community service to advance equitable mental health access.

Alexander L. Burtonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Institutional and Community Corrections
• Criminal Justice Personnel Training
• Public Opinion and Public Policy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Alexander L. Burton is an Assistant Professor in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Program at the University of Texas at Dallas within the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, focusing on corrections and criminal justice policy since 2022. His academic credentials include: PhD in Criminal Justice from University of Cincinnati (2022) MS in Criminal Justice from University of Cincinnati (2017) BS in Justice Administration from Southwest Minnesota State University (2015) Dr. Burton's research centers on institutional/community corrections, criminal justice personnel training, public opinion dynamics, and school/gun policy. He investigates how penal sensibilities shape policy preferences using experimental methods, revealing declining public punitiveness and nuanced attitudes toward mass incarceration and gun registries. His work bridges academic theory with practical correctional administration challenges. His 2024-2025 publications demonstrate consistent focus on correctional officer behavior, public policy support, and collateral consequences. Publishing in Criminology, Justice Quarterly, and Criminology & Public Policy, he examines military-to-corrections pipelines, officer strain, and dehumanization reduction strategies through collaborative work with leading scholars like Cullen and Pickett. Professionally active, he serves on NYC Department of Correction's Curriculum Review Committee and participates in American Society of Criminology divisions (Public Opinion & Policy; Corrections and Sentencing) alongside American Correctional Association membership.

Lynne Vieraitisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminology
• Criminal Justice Policy
• Gender Inequality and Violence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lynne Vieraitis is a Professor of Criminology at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. Her research focuses on identity theft, gender inequality and violence, criminal justice policy, corrections, and the societal impacts of criminal justice systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from Florida State University (1999), an M.S. in Criminology (1995), and a B.A. in Psychology (1991) from the University of Texas at Austin. Her work examines issues such as airline passenger misconduct, deterrence strategies for illegal activities, and the effects of gender inequality on violence. Notable studies include analyses of three-strikes sentencing policies and their unintended consequences, the relationship between gender equality and homicide victimization, and the criminogenic effects of imprisonment. She has also contributed to policy debates on corrections, parole protocols, and trauma-informed rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals. Recent research explores topics like cultural appropriation in legal contexts, prisoner misconduct dynamics, and the efficacy of yoga-based interventions for inmates. Her collaborative team-based ethnographies further emphasize applied methodologies in criminological research.

Ieva Kuginytė-Arlauskienėمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Inclusive education
• Special education
• Educational psychology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ieva Kuginytė-Arlauskienė is an Associate Professor at the Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy and previously held the same position at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) . Her research focuses on inclusive education, particularly for deaf/hard-of-hearing pupils and children with Down syndrome, addressing behavioral challenges, school bullying, and mental health in educational settings. She holds a PhD and has published extensively on topics like special needs education, social integration of vulnerable groups, and institutional dynamics in correctional facilities. Research Interests include: Inclusive education frameworks Disability studies and pedagogy Social policy for marginalized youth School bullying prevention strategies Prison staff-inmate relationships Reintegration of ex-offenders Recent Work Trends : Over 15 years, her publications analyze school integration challenges, conflict resolution in penal institutions, and preventive measures for youth at-risk behaviors. Recent studies emphasize family dynamics in raising disabled children and teacher attitudes toward inclusion. Professional Experience : Active in both Lithuania and Norway, she contributes to academic conferences and co-edits textbooks on social work practices. Her work bridges education, sociology, and criminology to address systemic barriers faced by vulnerable populations.

José E. Lópezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Political Science
• Social Justice
• Community Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

José E. López is an Adjunct Lecturer at Northeastern Illinois University, Columbia College, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is a prominent activist and educator, serving as co-founder and Executive Director of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center Juan Antonio Corretjer in Chicago since 1973. His work focuses on the political and social realities of Puerto Ricans in the U.S., community empowerment, and addressing systemic inequities in education and healthcare. He has been an invited speaker at over 50 institutions globally and has contributed to international forums like the United Nations Decolonization Committee. López has been a leading figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement for over 40 years and authored Puerto Rican Nationalism: A Reader . His community initiatives include the Community as a Campus Initiative for educational reform and holistic wellness programs in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhoods. He has held roles on various boards, including the Chicago Public Schools Latino Advisory Committee and the Bethany/Advocate Fund Board. His research and advocacy intersect with policy reform, collaborating with elected officials such as former Alderman Billy Ocasio, State Representative Cynthia Soto, and Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez. His work emphasizes praxis-theory development in grassroots organizing and health equity. Awards: Cook County Hispanic Heritage Award (2009) Health Policy Research Group Health Award (2010) Chicago Cultural Alliance Outstanding Community Leader Award (2014) He advises on legislative strategies and has been integral to shaping policies addressing urban health disparities and Latino representation. His legacy includes fostering community-led solutions through education and health initiatives.

D. Michael Applegarthمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Criminal Legal System
• Mental Health and Recovery
• Community Supervision
• +۳ مورد دیگر

D. Michael Applegarth is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo's School of Social Work, affiliated with the Buffalo Center for Social Research. His work focuses on the intersection of mental health and the criminal legal system, with a mission to reduce mass incarceration and improve well-being. Applegarth holds a PhD in Social Welfare from UCLA, an MSW from Brigham Young University, and a BSW from Brigham Young University-Idaho. He has held research fellowships with the National Institute of Justice and the Rand Corporation, studying recidivism and support programs for justice-involved youth. His research interests include criminal legal system reform, mental illness recovery, community supervision, and desistance from crime. He has published extensively on topics such as actuarial risk assessments, trauma-informed reentry services, and racial bias in criminal justice tools. In teaching, he focuses on social policy, mass incarceration, and research methods. Applegarth’s work bridges academia and practice, advocating for evidence-based policies to address systemic inequities. His contributions include co-authored reports on juvenile justice programs and the effectiveness of reentry services for individuals with severe mental illness.

• Criminology
• Criminal Justice Planning
• Juvenile Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lynn Urban is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology at the University of Central Missouri's Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminology & Criminal Justice from the University of Missouri at St. Louis (2005), an M.A. from the same institution (2001), and a B.S. in Anthropology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1991). Her research focuses on parenting programs for incarcerated individuals, human trafficking, and juvenile justice systems. She has held administrative roles including Interim Assistant Dean (2022) and Leadership Team member of the Harmon College (2014-current). Research interests include innovative corrections education, juvenile justice policy, and victim-offender mediation. Administrative service highlights include chairing UCM's Academic Council (2017-2019) and serving on the Missouri Citizens Advisory Board for Corrections (2011-20221). Public service includes roles on the Fort Osage Career & Technology Center Advisory Board and external program reviews for institutions like the University of Tennessee at Martin (2023).

Susan J. Loebمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Correctional Health Care
• Geriatric Care
• End-of-Life Care
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Susan J. Loeb is a Professor in both the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and the Department of Medicine at Penn State University, and Director of the PhD Program in Nursing. She holds dual appointments in nursing and medicine, reflecting her interdisciplinary research focus on incarcerated populations’ health needs. Her education includes a BSN, MSN, and PhD from Penn State University. Research interests center on enhancing healthcare in correctional settings, particularly geriatric and end-of-life care, as well as developing e-training programs for corrections staff and inmate peer caregivers. Current research includes NIH-funded projects like 'Computer-based Learning to Enhance ADRD Care in Prison' ($300K, 2022-2023) and 'E-training of Inmate Peer Caregivers' ($1.8M, 2020-2023). Past grants include work on prison geriatric care and dementia training. Awards include FAAN and FGSA fellowships, the ENRS President’s Award, and IAFN Achievement Award. She has served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Saskatchewan and was featured on the Johnson & Johnson/ANCC podcast. Her work emphasizes healthcare equity, end-of-life care policies, and training innovations. Projects like the ECAD-P initiative demonstrate her focus on scalable solutions for institutional healthcare challenges.

Leslie Kramerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Business Law
• Entrepreneur Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Leslie Kramer is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Business Law at LeBow College of Business, Drexel University, where she has been teaching since 2022. She instructs courses in Business Law I, Entrepreneur Law, Intellectual Property Law, and International Business Law. Education: J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 2000 B.A., Villanova University, 1995 Her research interests center on business law, legal ethics, and social justice, particularly in the areas of fiduciary duty, reentry courts, and LGBTQ+ family law. Her work bridges legal theory with practical advocacy, emphasizing clinical legal education and reform in federal sentencing and reintegration programs. Leslie Kramer's recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend across law, criminal justice reform, and civil rights. Her work engages with public policy implications of legal frameworks, particularly in marginalized communities. She has contributed to scholarly discourse on fiduciary obligations in business and the legal challenges faced by returning citizens and same-sex couples in transitional legal contexts. Professional Experience Highlights: Clerked for Retired Justice Russell M. Nigro, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Clerked for Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy R. Rice, U.S. District Court (Eastern District of Pennsylvania) Supervised the Federal Reentry Court Clinic, involving law students in legal assistance for returning citizens Practiced as an associate and partner in the litigation department at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller, Philadelphia Leslie Kramer has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. She has been actively involved in clinical legal education and hands-on student supervision, particularly in reentry justice initiatives. There is no mention of external grants, but her work in clinical programs suggests engagement with institutional or legal aid funding. She has not advised any named students in the provided text. She played a leadership role in the Federal Reentry Court Clinic, where she supervised law students providing direct legal services, indicating an active team-based, experiential learning environment focused on rehabilitation and legal advocacy.

• Social Work
• Child Welfare
• Human Trafficking
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth McLaughlin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Gallaudet University's Civic Leadership, Business and Social Change school. She specializes in human trafficking prevention, child welfare systems, and clinical practice with deaf and disabled populations. Her work emphasizes cultural competency, trauma-informed care, and systemic advocacy for marginalized communities. She holds a doctoral degree from The Catholic University of America and maintains active licensure as a clinical social worker in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Her research focuses on intersections between disability, criminal justice, and exploitation, with notable contributions to trafficking prevention frameworks for deaf youth and crisis response protocols for vulnerable populations. Dr. McLaughlin has advised over 120 MSW students since 2017, maintaining a 100% field placement success rate. She leads multiple grants including the $200k "Deaf Adults Trafficked as Children" study and the OJJDP-funded Child Protection Specialized Training program. Her work appears in journals like Journal of Human Trafficking and Child Welfare, with frequent invitations for expert testimony before state legislative committees. Her community engagement includes roles as: Board Member, HEAL Trafficking Network Advisory Board Member, Disability Without Abuse Project Consultant, Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Trainer for 18 state-level human trafficking task forces Current initiatives include developing a national curriculum for Deaf community trafficking awareness and leading a multidisciplinary study on yoga therapy efficacy for trafficking survivors.

Bert Burrastonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Criminal Justice
• Criminology
• Juvenile Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bert Burraston is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Memphis. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. His research focuses on criminal justice interventions, family dynamics in correctional contexts, and policy analysis. Key areas include reentry programs for incarcerated parents, juvenile delinquency prevention, and the sociological impacts of incarceration on families. Dr. Burraston’s work examines how structural factors like income inequality and urban development influence criminal behavior, as seen in studies on road networks’ effects on lethality and highway robbery patterns. He also investigates the effectiveness of innovative interventions, such as automated cell phone calls for reducing delinquency and long-term mentoring programs for at-risk youth. His publications span over two decades, with a recent emphasis on post-release outcomes for incarcerated individuals and the resilience of children in high-risk families. Though no specific awards are listed, his contributions to criminological research and policy are evident through his extensive publication record and departmental leadership role. His teaching interests include research methods and criminology, reflecting his commitment to academic rigor and practical application.

Margaret Ramirezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Urban Planning
• Affordable Housing
• Transportation Planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Margaret Ramirez is a Lecturer at the University of New Mexico's School of Architecture and Planning. Her research focuses on urban planning, particularly improving street safety for pedestrians and cyclists, enhancing affordable housing in Albuquerque, and addressing housing challenges for formerly incarcerated individuals. She has contributed to transportation master plans, housing needs assessments, and safety action plans across New Mexico and Colorado. Education: Graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. Her teaching includes courses like 'Introduction to Environmental Planning' and 'Analytical Methods' (co-instructor). Ramirez is actively involved in initiatives such as the UrbanPlan program through the Urban Land Institute of New Mexico, the Bernalillo County Transportation Action Team, and the Homewise Livability Series. She also serves on the Greater Albuquerque Recreational Trails committee as a mayor-appointee and participates in advocacy groups like StrongTowns ABQ. Awards: 2025 Livable Albuquerque Fellow. Additional Roles: Co-leads the UrbanLand Institute's UrbanPlan initiative, contributes to criminal justice reentry housing research, and previously worked as a foreign policy analyst and human rights accompanier in Colombia. She is an avid bicycle commuter.