Research Agenda

This research investigates the experiences of Black women in criminology graduate programs, with a particular focus on the racial dynamics and power negotiations they endure within the ivory tower. The project builds upon existing literature that explores the effects of racial trauma in both educational and workplace settings. To complete the survey, follow this link (Co-author, Vivian C. Smith, Ph.D.)

This paper introduces innovative pedagogical strategies designed to humanize and decolonize the criminal justice curriculum, with a specific emphasis on community colleges. As community college educators, we wield significant influence in molding the future of the criminal justice field, as our classrooms serve as a direct pipeline for students who aspire to effect positive community change (Co-author, Satenik Margaryan, Ph.D.)

This project examines the nuanced dynamics of prison visitation rooms, exploring their potential to foster human connection amidst confinement. While these spaces offer incarcerated individuals moments of visibility and connection with loved ones and society, they also harbor precarious aspects that warrant examination and critique. This research seeks to uncover these complexities and identify opportunities to enhance the transformative impact of prison visits, ultimately contributing to more humane and equitable carceral systems. (Co-author, Johnna Christian, Ph.D.)