Amara Bailey is a master’s student in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland. They received two Bachelor of Science degrees in criminology and sociology from the University of Idaho. Before attending the University of Maryland, Bailey was a student and Teaching Assistant in the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. Their research aims to understand how the experiences of gender-queer individuals in institutional corrections are shaped by gender-specific/neutral policies.

Areas of Interest

  • Civil Rights
  • Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
  • Institutional Corrections
  • Prison Policy
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Degrees

  • Degree Type
    BS
    Degree Details
    Sociology, University of Idaho
  • Degree Type
    BS
    Degree Details
    Criminology, University of Idaho

Conferences

  • Geopolitical Factors and MMIWG2 Case Closure: Exploring the Impact of Macro-Level Variables on Investigative Outcomes | American Society of Criminology, Annual Meeting
  • Playing in the Yard: Understanding the Effects of Recreational Exercise on Incarcerated Populations | American Society of Criminology, Annual Meeting
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Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Email
amarab [at] umd.edu
Office Hours
Monday 9:30 am - 11:30 am