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Join us on August 16 for a hybrid event featuring professors Jean McGloin from UMD Criminology and John Eck from University of Cincinnati as they share insights on developing meaningful scholarship in criminology. Get your tickets now at the link below: ow.ly/uefi50SJql6 #SFUCriminology
Yesterday I got to tune in to Charles Edward Williams's remarkable talk at the Racial Democracy Crime & Justice Network's 21st Annual Workshop. I am so proud that BSOS @ UMD/@umdcriminology now hosts the RDCJN, & I can't wait to see what this impressive group of fellows accomplishes!
.BSOS @ UMD researchers, including Thomas Abt, Bianca Bersani, Joseph Richardson and Rod Brunson, are tackling gun violence through data-driven research, community empowerment, and strategic violence reduction programs. Learn more about their work here: go.umd.edu/1ptg
Sending all the best wishes to UMD Criminology student Jessica Stevens, who will be competing in the Olympics this Friday. We’ll be cheering you on, Jessica—go Terps!👏🏻today.umd.edu/terp-goes-for-…
In a capitalgazette article, Bianca Bersani (Bianca Bersani), from BSOS @ UMD and UMD Criminology, discussed the Summer increase in homicides: “Higher temperatures increase one’s discomfort which can increase the risk that an interaction will become agitated." go.umd.edu/1pu4
UMD Criminology major Jessica Stevens representing CCJS at the Olympics! So proud of our student athletes. Go Jessica!!!! #TerpsfortheGold
MCRIC & CESAR Research have received $400k from Office of Crime Prevention & Policy to evaluate MD diversion programs. They’ll analyze data and conduct interviews to enhance substance use and mental health approaches, aiming to connect people to care rather than incarceration. go.umd.edu/1pyd
The Maryland Crime Research and Innovation Center (MCRIC) is partnering with Annapolis Police Department to conduct a workload study aimed at optimizing officer staffing, deployment, and response times to enhance public safety. Read more: go.umd.edu/1pye
Congratulations to Dr. Gary LaFree (Gary LaFree) for being named Professor Emeritus at UMD! His remarkable career and groundbreaking work in criminology continue to set the standard. Read more: go.umd.edu/1q1c
See below for a recent interview from UMD Criminology Associate Research Professor Thomas Abt on the work he and the Violence Reduction Center have done, and continue to do, to help cities reduce violence⤵️
Researchers from the Maryland Crime Research and Innovation Center (MCRIC), UMD Criminology and BSOS @ UMD are partnering with Annapolis Police Department on a workload study to help determine optimal officer staffing, deployment, response times, and effectiveness. go.umd.edu/1q37
I'm fortunate to work with an amazing UMD Criminology team on this project! Shout out to Frank Donohue and the twitterless Dr. Emily Glazener, Torri Sperry, and Erika Feeney! bsos.umd.edu/MCRIC
Summer Highlights Part 1! SRI poster session with our inimitable scholar Danielle Ridgeway (Spelman College), presenting on outcomes of parental incarceration on adult children, analyzing FFCWS data (co-mentored with Wade Jacobsen) BSOS @ UMD UMD Criminology
Join us from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2024 in UCENT 822A or via Zoom for a presentation by Assistant Professor Rachel Ellis, Univ. of Maryland, on her book, "In This Place Called Prison: Women’s Religious Life in the Shadow of Punishment." Register now: bit.ly/REspeaker
🗣️ REMINDER: Applications for UMD Criminology ‘s Assistant Professor position are due September 13th!!!! It’s been an amazing place to start my career and I’m excited for the journey ahead 😊 Come be our colleague 🙏🏽🤞🏽 ejobs.umd.edu/postings/120850
Reminder: The application deadline is this Friday, Sept 13th for our tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Criminology at the University of Maryland UMD Criminology. Apply now!
"Voters are sick of empty promises on crime. They want real, proven solutions. It's time to spotlight research-backed, community-focused local strategies." -- writes Thomas Abt, UMD Criminology Associate Research Professor & Violence Reduction Center Founding Director, for Newsweek Opinion ⤵️