Lauren Porter earned a Ph.D. in sociology from University at Albany-SUNY in 2012 where she specialized in criminology and demography. Much of her research centers on punishment, with particular interest in the health and wellbeing of currently and/or formerly incarcerated individuals. She is also interested in topics related to the criminology of place, such as how aspects of the social and physical environment affect target selection and crime reporting.
Areas of Interest
- Corrections; Health; Social Demography; Crime and Place
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Degrees
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Degree TypePhDDegree DetailsUniversity at Albany, SUNY
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Degree TypeMADegree DetailsUniversity at Albany, SUNY
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Degree TypeBADegree DetailsDickinson College
| Course Name | Course Title | Semester | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCJS342 | Corrections | Spring 2020 | |
| CCJS700 | Advanced Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice | Spring 2020 |
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Phone
Email
lporter1 [at] umd.edu
Office Hours
On leave, Fall 2020
