I was honored to contribute to the Houston Public Safety Needs Assessment, published by Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research. As a criminologist and public health advocate, I value opportunities to support research that examines public safety through a comprehensive lens—one that considers community experiences, systemic challenges, and the ...

I recently joined Attorney Michael Ayalla on Legal View for an important conversation about the Karmelo Anthony case and the broader issues of youth violence, decision-making, and the influences shaping young people today. As a criminologist and public health advocate, I discussed why we must look beyond individual acts of violence ...

I am pleased to share our newly published article, “Environmental Justice and Environmental Crime Awareness at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Insights from Behavioral Science Researchers,” coauthored with Dr. Mercy Nguavese Shenge. Ph.D.,MPH, Assoc. AIA. Published in the International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health, the article highlights ...

Last July I participated in the Freedom to Heal webinar, a timely professional development program examining the intersection of mental health, community reintegration, and justice involvement. The training explored the behavioral health challenges experienced by formerly incarcerated individuals, barriers to accessing quality mental health services, and the relationship between untreated ...

Dr. Jaqueline Rhoden-Trader, Dr. Sharon Jones-Eversley and I are book contributors for the soon-to-be-released Temple University Press publication, “Taking Stock of Homicide: Trends, Emerging Themes, and Challenges”. In our scholarly chapter “Examining Homicide Through the Spatial, Criminological, Social, and Legal Lenses of Epidemiology” we provide a scholarly perspective on the ...

Exciting news! Recently presented at the Coalition for Community Writing Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. Thrilled to discuss the importance of community-engaged scholarship and the role of HBCUs such as Coppin State University in addressing societal problems by utilizing research and collaborative partnerships to create positive change.

I was recently afforded an opportunity to share my perspective with the New York Times on the spike in mass shootings that are becoming more frequent in Baltimore and other parts of the United States. Such events create deep trauma for persons exposed to such violence, erode safety and trust ...