Health Disparities in the Criminal Justice System; Penology, specifically jail diversion programs; Criminology Theory; Ethics and Social Justice.
Current Research and Interests: I am presently involved in research examining self-injurious behaviors that occur within correctional settings, and other areas where the public health and criminal justice system intersect.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
Australia
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Social Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes
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Speaks Non-English Language
No
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
corrections, self-injurious behaviors, standards of care, public health
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Social Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Criminology, Epidemiology / Public Health
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2007
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Ph.D.
Cognate Areas: Criminal Justice, Public Health
1992
University of Wollongong
Australia
B.A.
2003
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
M.A.
Criminal Justice
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
01/2005 - Present
Membership
American Society of Criminologists (ASC)
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
2006 - 2007
Instructor, Department of Criminal Justice
Loyola University, Chicago Loop
2007 - 2008
Visiting Assistant Professor, Dept. of Criminology & Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina, Columbia
2007 - 2007
Instructor, Department of Criminal Justice
Chicago State University, Chicago
2008
Assistant Professor, Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina, Columbia
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2020
Award
Garnet Apple Award
University of South Carolina
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