UMD Criminology

@UMDCriminology

Official twitter page of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland.

College Park, MD

Joined June 2012

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UMD Criminology@UMDCriminology · Jun 30

From June 27 to July 7, CCJS & MLAW students are in Costa Rica with @wpstickle, White, JD, & Dr. Fisher to study what human trafficking looks like and how local organizations and agencies are responding. Follow their daily blog for insights & reflections: go.umd.edu/umdgoestocr

UMDCriminology's tweet image. From June 27 to July 7, CCJS &amp; MLAW students are in Costa Rica with @wpstickle, White, JD, &amp; Dr. Fisher to study what human trafficking looks like and how local organizations and agencies are responding. Follow their daily blog for insights &amp; reflections: go.umd.edu/umdgoestocr

UMD Criminology@UMDCriminology · Jun 26

Congratulations, Rod and Jean! Your leadership is invaluable to our community, and beyond.

UUMD Criminology@UMDCriminology · Jun 26

Congrats to Dr. Rod Brunson & Dr. Jean McGloin on being elected 2027 President & Vice President of @ASCRM41! Their leadership will advance equity, mentorship, & impactful research in criminology. go.umd.edu/206v

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UMD Criminology@UMDCriminology · Jun 26

UMDCriminology's tweet image. Congrats to Dr. Rod Brunson &amp; Dr. Jean McGloin on being elected 2027 President &amp; Vice President of @ASCRM41! Their leadership will advance equity, mentorship, &amp; impactful research in criminology. go.umd.edu/206v

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The Criminology Academy@TheCrimAcademy · Jun 22

What are the implications of your work for policy or practice? Episode 121 of The Criminology Academy Podcast.

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The Criminology Academy@TheCrimAcademy · Jun 21

One of the frameworks in the paper is the theory of racial threat. Can you explain the theory and how it helps us understand police responses to protest? Dr. Rod Brunson on TCA.

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The Criminology Academy@TheCrimAcademy · Jun 9

🎙️ Episode 121 of TCA. We’re joined by Professor Rod Brunson (@UMDCriminology) to tackle the topic of #race and #policing. We discuss his 2025 article on protester experiences during #BLM demonstrations: 🔗 tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108… 🎧 Tune in: thecriminologyacademy.com/episode-121-br…

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The Criminology Academy@TheCrimAcademy · May 29

🎙️ This afternoon we recorded an impactful episode with Dr. Rod Brunson (@UMDCriminology) on race and policing. We dig into over- and under-policing, legitimacy, protester experiences during BLM, & more. Stay tuned—Ep. 121 is coming soon! #Criminology #Policing #Race #Protests

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BSOS @ UMD@bsosumd · May 21

BSOS Terps, we’re ready to celebrate YOU! If you can’t join us in person, watch the livestream. BSOS Ceremony 1 at 12 p.m., and BSOS Ceremony 2 at 3 p.m., both via: go.umd.edu/bsoslivestream

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BSOS @ UMD@bsosumd · May 16

Congratulations to all winners and nominees of the 2025 BSOS Faculty and Staff Awards! We are especially proud to recognize BSOS Dean's Medal Recipient Dr. Eric Wish @WishingWealth, former director of @CESAResearch: go.umd.edu/bsosawards25

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UMD Criminology@UMDCriminology · May 16

Congrats to Anna Petersen, CCJS honors student, for her Winston Honors Award for Best Thesis! Her research into ghost guns and neighborhood disadvantage provides valuable insights into public safety issues. Read more: go.umd.edu/1zgs

UMDCriminology's tweet image. Congrats to Anna Petersen, CCJS honors student, for her Winston Honors Award for Best Thesis! Her research into ghost guns and neighborhood disadvantage provides valuable insights into public safety issues. Read more: go.umd.edu/1zgs

UMD Criminology@UMDCriminology · May 15

Congratulations to Prof. Rob Stewart on receiving the 2025 Donna B. Hamilton Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for his impactful work in HNUH218W: Freedom and Captivity. Learn more: go.umd.edu/1zgr

UMDCriminology's tweet image. Congratulations to Prof. Rob Stewart on receiving the 2025 Donna B. Hamilton Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for his impactful work in HNUH218W: Freedom and Captivity.
Learn more: go.umd.edu/1zgr

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UMD Criminology@UMDCriminology · May 14

Congratulations to CCJS Honors student Cydney Simmons, recipient of the 2025 Laure Brooks Best Thesis Award for her research on colorism and its impact on Black girls in school discipline and the justice system. Read more: go.umd.edu/1zgq

UMDCriminology's tweet image. Congratulations to CCJS Honors student Cydney Simmons, recipient of the 2025 Laure Brooks Best Thesis Award for her research on colorism and its impact on Black girls in school discipline and the justice system. Read more: go.umd.edu/1zgq

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UMD Criminology@UMDCriminology · May 12

Distinguished University Professor Emeritus John Laub delivered the ACJS 2025 keynote on translational criminology, connecting research with practice to drive change. Read more: go.umd.edu/1zed

UMDCriminology's tweet image. Distinguished University Professor Emeritus John Laub delivered the ACJS 2025 keynote on translational criminology, connecting research with practice to drive change. Read more: go.umd.edu/1zed

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BSOS @ UMD@bsosumd · May 5

Congratulations to our next #BSOSGRAD25 student spotlight Caroline Dougherty, for receiving a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Amazing work Caroline!

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BSOS @ UMD@bsosumd · Apr 29

Next up on our #BSOSGRAD spotlight is Rhiannon Little, receiving a B.A. in Criminology & Criminal Justice. Congratulations Rhiannon!

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UMD Criminology@UMDCriminology · Apr 30

Join us for the final MAC workshop of the semester. Rob Stewart will present Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches on Tuesday, May 6, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Wellford Conference Room, LeFrak 2165E. go.umd.edu/1z0x

UMDCriminology's tweet image. Join us for the final MAC workshop of the semester. Rob Stewart will present Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches on Tuesday, May 6, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Wellford Conference Room, LeFrak 2165E. go.umd.edu/1z0x

UMD Criminology@UMDCriminology · Apr 18

Congratulations to BSOS students Jesse Martin (@socyumd '26), Anna Tovchigrechko (@PSYCTerps & @UMDCriminology '26), and @AAAS_UMD Assistant Program Director Marshal Washington!

DDr. Susan Rivera 🇵🇷@srivera_tw · Apr 18

I am very proud to share that two @bsosumd students and one @AAAS_UMD staff member recently received @DoGoodatUMD grants to advance their positive-impact projects: bsos.umd.edu/featured-conte…. Way to Be the Solution, all!

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Data Collaborative for Justice@dataforjustice · Apr 17

📢UPCOMING WEBINAR: Justice in New York City is at a crossroads. Our new research lays the foundation for where we should go from here. Tune in on Tuesday, May 6, 12PM ET as experts from DCJ & @UMDCriminology break it all down. ➡️Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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UMD Criminology@UMDCriminology · Mar 27

Save the date! Tracey L. Meares, Walton Hale Hamilton Professor and a Founding Director of the Justice Collaboratory at Yale Law School, will be the featured speaker at the 5th Ray Paternoster Memorial Lecture and reception on April 29, 2025. RSVP here: go.umd.edu/1xri

UMDCriminology's tweet image. Save the date! Tracey L. Meares, Walton Hale Hamilton Professor and a Founding Director of the Justice Collaboratory at Yale Law School, will be the featured speaker at the 5th Ray Paternoster Memorial Lecture and reception on April 29, 2025. RSVP here: go.umd.edu/1xri

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Thomas Abt@Abt_Thomas · Mar 20

At the Symposium on Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Community Violence, we learned CBIs face a range of challenges that can be overcome, but careful attention to best practices, relentless outreach, and staff support and development is required. vrc.umd.edu/convenings