Tag: Criminal Justice
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Vincent Schiraldi, Columbia University – Growing Parolee Population
We know prison populations are increasing; how about the parolee population? Vincent Schiraldi, senior research scientist at Columbia University, says the prison population is only half the story. Vincent Schiraldi has extensive experience in public life, founding the policy think tank, the Justice Policy Institute, then moving to government as director of the juvenile corrections…
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Billy J. Stratton, University of Denver – Literature as Witness in Hollywood
We’ve seen this script in Hollywood before. Billy J. Stratton, associate professor of English at the University of Denver, explores how literature has been warning about sexual violence in Hollywood for decades. Dr. Billy J. Stratton is an associate professor in the Department of English where he teaches contemporary Native American/American literature, critical theory, film…
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Charles Cullison, Touro University Nevada – Marijuana and DUI Laws
On this Student Spotlight: How does state legalization of marijuana affect DUI laws? Charles Cullison, medical student at Touro University Nevada, examines a more accurate test for impairment from cannabis. Charles Cullison and Graham Lambert are medical students at Touro University Nevada. Marijuana and DUI Laws Recreational marijuana is being widely debated and the topic…
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Jill McCorkel, Villanova University – Effects of Parental Incarceration on Children
There are fewer people today in prison than last year. The number of children who experience loss of parent has increased over two decades. Jill McCorkel, associate professor of sociology & criminology at the Villanova University, looks into how a jailed family member can affect everyone. Dr. McCorkel is Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology and…
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Bryan McCann, Louisiana State University – Gangsta Rap and the War on Crime
Are we returning to the War-On-Crime era of the late 20th century? Bryan McCann, assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Louisiana State University, delves into how criminality is framed through art and policy today. My work broadly engages the intersection of rhetorical and cultural studies, with an emphasis on the racialized and…
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Terry-Ann Craigie, Connecticut College – Ban the Box
Should we ban the box? Terry-Ann Craigie, assistant professor of economics at Connecticut College, explores whether taking the criminal conviction question off job applications can help ex-offenders get back on their feet sooner. Terry-Ann Craigie’s research explores issues in economics of the family, the economics of crime, and labor economics. Although much of her work…
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Matthew DeLisi, Iowa State University – Homicidal Ideation
To understand why some commit crimes, get inside their head. Matthew DeLisi, professor in the department of sociology at Iowa State University, determines if homicidal ideation is a factor in whether some criminals commit more serious crimes. Matt DeLisi is Coordinator of Criminal Justice Studies, Professor in the Department of Sociology, and Faculty Affiliate of…
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Susan Loeb, Penn State University – End of Life Care in Prisons
Health care needs don’t stop when you’re behind bars. Susan Loeb, Associate Professor of Nursing at Penn State University, examines end of life care for those in prison. Dr. Loeb’s program of research focuses on the health needs and issues of older inmates with chronic health conditions including those with advanced chronic illnesses who are…
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Kevin Wright, Arizona State University – Prisons and Poor Communities
How do the communities prisoners come back to compare to the prison they just left? Kevin Wright, assistant professor in criminal justice at Arizona State University, examines this pivotal factor in reforming our criminal justice system. Kevin A. Wright is an assistant professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. …
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Christopher Salas-Wright, University of Texas at Austin – Immigrants and Crime
Are immigrants wrongly portrayed as being criminals in the public sphere? Christopher Salas-Wright, assistant professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin, explains his research into this newsworthy topic. Dr. Christopher Salas-Wright is Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin. He…