Category: Criminal Justice
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William Powers, University of Houston Clear Lake – The Transformative Effects of Higher Education for Incarcerated Students
On University of Houston Clear-Lake Week: Education can still happen in correctional facilities. William Powers, associate professor of history, determines the benefits of such programs. Dr. William Powers, Jr. completed his Ph.D. at Texas A&M University in May 1993 in the field of 20th Century US History, specifically– the Petroleum Industry. His dissertation, “Over A…
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Katherine McLean, Penn State University – Crime on Campus
On Penn State University Week: Increasing student engagement can make a better campus climate. Katherine McLean, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a project that is doing so. Katherine McLean is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Penn State Greater Allegheny. She received an M.S. in Population Health at the Harvard School of Public…
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Aimée Delaney, Worcester State University – Norms of Violence
Violence has a negative effect on youth. Aimée Delaney, associate professor of criminal justice at Worcester State University, examines this statement. Dr. Delaney specializes in the study of violence and victimization, with a focus on juvenile crime, risk behaviors and risk factors among youth, the victimization of youth, and family and community violence. Her book,…
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Selmer Bringsjord, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Ethical A.I.
Should artificial intelligence be used in weapons? Selmer Bringsjord, professor of cognitive science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, explores this question. Selmer Bringsjord is Professor of Cognitive Science, Professor of Computer Science, Professor of Logic & Philosophy, Professor of Management & Technology, and Director of Rensselaer AI and Reasoning Laboratory. He specializes in the logico-mathematical and…
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Duane Loynes, Rhodes College – Black Communities and Law Enforcement
On Rhodes College Week: How do we heal the divide between black communities and law enforcement? Duane T. Loynes Sr., assistant professor of urban studies and Africana studies, looks for answers. Duane T. Loynes Sr. is an assistant professor of urban studies and Africana studies at Rhodes College. He holds an interdisciplinary PhD in Religious…
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Sarah Higinbotham, Emory University – The Violence of the Law in Early Modern England
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: Artists have been commenting on the laws of the land for centuries. Sarah Higinbotham, assistant professor of English, looks back at one time period that parallels today. Sarah Higinbotham studies and teaches Shakespeare and early modern literature, focusing on the intersections of literature and law. She writes about…
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Karen Snedker, Seattle Pacific University – Therapeutic Justice: Crime Treatment Court and Mental Illness
A better way to handle mental health in the criminal justice system is needed. Karen A. Snedker, professor in the department of sociology at Seattle Pacific University, explores what to do. Dr. Karen Snedker has been at SPU for over 10 years. Prior to teaching at SPU, Dr. Snedker spent several years as an NIH…
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Adam Frank, University of Central Arkansas – Empowering At-Risk Youth through Theatre
On University of Central Arkansas Week: Shakespeare and comedy might give at-risk youth a better path. Adam Frank, professor of anthropology and performance studies, describes this research. I am Professor of Anthropology and Performance Studies in the Schedler Honors College, University of Central Arkansas. My research has focused on Chinese martial arts and identity, phenomenological…
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Lorrie George-Paschal, University of Central Arkansas – Occupational Therapy Mentoring Program for Adolescents
On University of Central Arkansas Week: Occupational therapy can be a benefit to those in juvenile drug courts. Lorrie George-Paschal, professor of occupational therapy, details progress achieved by those involved. Dr. Paschal is an Associate Professor who has taught at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) since 1993. She earned her doctoral degree in Occupational…
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Jennifer Saxton, University of Central Arkansas – The Intersections Between Cross-Sector Collaboration and Social Justice Leadership in Juvenile Court Procedures
On this Student Spotlight during University of Central Arkansas Week: How do we lower the recidivism rate of juvenile offenders? Jennifer Saxton, PhD student in leadership studies, examines the success of one program that broke the mold. Jennifer Saxton is a graduate assistant for the Ph.D. Leadership Studies office and a full-time faculty member in…