Sandra Pavelka, Ph.D.
Expert in political science and justice · Florida Gulf Coast University
Sandra Pavelka is an expert in elections, law and public policy, and juvenile and restorative justice.
Campaigns Elections Public Policy Restorative Justice Voting
Elizabeth Cauffman
Professor of Psychological Science, Education and Law · UC Irvine
Elizabeth Cauffman’s research addresses the intersect between adolescent development and juvenile justice.
Social Ecology Juvenile Justice Adolescent Development Mental Health Legal and Social Policy
Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor · University of Connecticut
Marlene Matarese works to improve access to and the quality of systems and services for children and youth with public system involvement.
Child Welfare Juvenile Justice and Behavioral Health Systems Family Reunification in Child Welfare Implementation Science Intervention Design and Evidence Based Practices
Lois Weithorn
Professor of Law, Harry & Lillian Hastings Research Chair · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: weithorn@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4660 / Office 366-200
Bioethics and the Law Criminal Law Family Law Mental Health Law Social Science and Law
Jonathan Rothchild
Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Contemporary Moral Issues Christian Theology Christian Ethics Theological Ethics Law and Religion
Setsuo Miyazawa
Senior Professor of Law and Senior Director of the East Asian Legal Studies Program · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: miyazawa@uchastings.edu / 415-939-1284 / Office 384-200
Police and Criminal Justice Legal Ethics Public Interest Lawyering Legal Education Corporate Legal Practice
Christina DeJong
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University
Dr. DeJong can discuss gender, sexuality and crime; violence against women; sexual assault; genocide; and other criminal justice issues.
Gender, Sexuality, and Justice Genocide Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Hate Crimes Violence Against Women
Julian Ford, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychiatry · University of Connecticut
Director, Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice and Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders
Psychiatry Treatment of Trauma Trauma Stress Trauma in Children
Kevin Saunders
Professor of Law & The Charles Clarke Chair in Constitutional Law · Michigan State University
Expert in free speech, violence in the media
Comparative Free Expression Constitutional Law Free Expression
Aaron Kupchik
Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice · University of Delaware
Prof. Kupchik focuses on juvenile justice and the punishment and policing of youth in schools, courts, and correctional facilities.
Crime and Inequality in Schools Crime and Incarceration Crime Rates Juvenile Justice Correctional Facilities
Michael Ostrowsky
Professor of Sociology · Southern Utah University
Sociologist specializing in the topics of education, drug use, deviance, delinquency theories, and violent behavior
Social Psychology Delinquency Theories, Trends and Issues Sociology of Drugs Violent Behavior in Sports Fans Applied Research
Jamie S. Hughes, Ph.D.
Professor, School of Psychology, · Fielding Graduate University
Enjoys teaching and mentoring students in the science of psychology
Moral Psychology Gender and Sexuality Social Justice Criminal Justice Reform Attribution
D. Kelly Weisberg
Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: weisberg@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4678 / Office 348-200
Children and the Law Domestic Violence Juvenile Justice Family Law Wills and Trust
Regina Rahimi
Professor · Georgia Southern University
Regina Rahimi research is focused on issues of gender and sexuality in education and middle and high school drop outs.
Race and Class in Education Middle and High School Drop Outs Issues of Gender in Education Issues of Sexuality in Education Adolescent Literacy
Chris Slobogin
Milton R. Underwood Chair in Law · Vanderbilt University
Expert in criminal law and procedure, mental health law and evidence law.
Juvenile Crime Insanity Defense Criminal Procedure Evidence Law Criminal Law
Chris Curran
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Chris Curran’s applies causal inference, mixed methodologies, and data science approaches to the study of public policy and education.
Public Policy School Discipline Early Childhood Education School Resource Officers Children and Poverty
Theo Liebmann
Clinical Professor of Law · Hofstra University
Professor Liebmann has directed the interdisciplinary Hofstra Youth Advocacy Clinic since its inception
Trial Advocacy Child Welfare Youth Advocacy Immigration Juvenile Delinquency
Graham Rayman
Staff Writer, The Village Voice · Movable Type Management
This Just In! Breaking news is your event will hit the papers when award-winning investigative journalist for The Village Voice is on stage
Journalism Investigative Reporting
Emily Fisher
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Social Justice Solution-Focused Brief Counseling School Supports for LGBTQ Youth Counseling Children & Adolescents Positive Psychology
Chris Melde
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Chris Melde is an expert in youth violence, gangs, school violence, and youth violence prevention and intervention strategies
School Violence Program Evaluation Adolescent Development Youth Violence Gangs