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Violence Reduction Center Adds Deputy Director
Amber Parker has joined the University of Maryland’s Violence Reduction Center as Deputy Director, bringing more than 25 years of experience leading federal, state, and local violence reduction and community safety initiatives. In her new role, Amber Parker will be helping partner cities deploy their violence reduction initiatives.
Diane Hou and Jessica Townsend Named Chair’s Award Recipients in CCJS
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland is pleased to announce that Diane Hou and Jessica Townsend have received the Chair’s Award in recognition of their service and contributions to the Department initiatives.
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Study Expands Understanding About What Life After Prison Looks Like
New research by an all-female team of experts affiliated with the University of Maryland’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJS) shows that there’s a lot of nuance that can be applied to calling a formerly incarcerated person’s reentry into society a “success” or “failure.”
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Alexandra Atherton Awarded 2025 Merrill Presidential Scholar
We are pleased to announce that Alexandra Atherton has been named a 2025 Merrill Presidential Scholar! Alexandra is a senior pursuing a double degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice (CCJS) and Government & Politics (GVPT), with a minor in Global Terrorism Studies.
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