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| Teaching Statement |
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Since 2001 I have had the pleasure and opportunity to serve as an adjunct faculty member in the University of Baltimore’s Division of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Social Policy. In 1995 I received my B.S. in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Corrections. I went on to pursue and achieve my M.S. degree in Criminal Justice in 1998 from the University of Baltimore (UB). As an undergraduate criminal justice major I was inspired by the faculty’s ability to identify opportunities in the field of criminal justice in which student’s could actively pursue and contribute. |
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Upon completion of my undergraduate degree I decided to pursue my Master’s Degree at UB in efforts to learn more about policy development and program planning and leadership. I had the opportunity to learn from adjunct administrators who were actively working in the field and learn how theory is converted to practice in real life situations and professional settings. My primary focus centered upon correctional administration and aided in my growth while serving as an Addictions Counselor in the Maryland Correctional system during the same period. After I completed my degree I made my former professors aware of my professional development and achievements and often discussed my interest in becoming an adjunct faculty in efforts to communicate a subject matter that I truly loved. |
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As an African-American male I faced various (i.e. acquiring money for college) challenges that could have prevented my academic success and matriculation. I was able to overcome adverse situations and circumstances and have been motivated to assist traditional as well as non-traditional students tap into their inner strengths so that they may achieve their personal and professional goals regardless of barriers faced. I have come to recognize that mentoring is a crucial aspect in ensuring the success of students who are motivated to learn, but lack the prerequisite skill set to perform at the undergraduate level. I incorporate popular culture and visual aids to create a connectedness between course content and real world application. I have been recognized through student evaluations and professional awards as a leader and professional who cares about community. |
| Courses Taught and Designed |
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Intimate Partner, Family and Community Violence (CRJU.454.T01) |
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Course Description |
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This course is designed to help students acquire a general understanding of intimate partner, family and community violence. Primary focus centers upon the impact of intimate partner and domestic violence within the United States (i.e. occurrence, consequences, groups at-risk and risk factors). Discussion will focus on the historical origin of the violence against women movement as well as examination of structural barriers and progressive milestones that has occurred to date. Traditional criminal justice responses to intimate partner violence and emerging public health approaches will be explored. Topical areas examined will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following: costs and consequences of intimate partner violence, impact of children who are abused and witness to violence, race and gender specific issues, interventions for batterers and underlying treatment theories that guide the field. The relationship between intimate partner, family and community violence will be highlighted. In-depth discussion of related literature and media content will also figure prominently. At the end of the course it is anticipated that students will have a firm understanding of intimate partner, family and community violence and the potential role they can play in its reduction (i.e. policy, research and practice).
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Criminal Justice and Public Health (CRJU.454.T01) |
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This course is designed to help students understand the intersection of criminal justice and the field of public health. A special emphasis will be placed on programs and strategies used to ‘prevent’ and reduce crime. The course will challenge students to critically examine the public health approach in reducing crime and violence. Discussion will center on innovative public health approaches and interventions being adopted throughout the country that compliment crime prevention strategies. Topical areas examined will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following: gun control, race and disparities, prisons and HIV, youth violence, environmental crime and intimate partner violence. In-depth discussion of related literature and media content will figure prominently. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina an emphasis on race, class, culture and socio-economic status will figure more prominently in this course. Case studies and other significant learning tools will be incorporated into class lectures and discussions to better communicate course content presented. Issues pertaining to social justice will also figure prominently. |
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Social Justice (CRJU. 301.101) |
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Course Description
This course is designed to help students think beyond the basic conception of what the criminal justice system is, and how it is supposed to operate. Instead, this course challenges students to critically examine whether the policies and crime control approaches the system has adopted enables it to achieve its goal of ‘equal justice.’ To this end, the course will explore a select number of justice issues specific to each component of the criminal justice system (e.g., police, courts, corrections). Policing issues ranging from use of discretion in arrest powers and dealing with stress will be addressed. The role of the courts will be highlighted and discussed. Sentencing disparities and guidelines will be examined and diversionary programs will be presented for class discussion. An examination of the correctional system will be inclusive of but not limited to the following aspects; prison gangs, healthcare issues (i.e. HIV/AIDS, elderly inmates, etc.), sexual assault and rape, and officer and staff training. Discussion will also center upon offender re-entry and its impact on the community and society. Issues ranging from correctional treatment and labeling/stigmatization figure prominently. |
| Future Research Interest |
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Future research will focus on mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) research aimed at low-income and disenfranchised communities. Qualitative issues will ensure that critical criminal justice and public health issues have, “a face and voice” for those person’s in society that are impacted by policies developed and implemented. Quantitative research will ensure that decisions are based on reasoned action and not just intuition or emotion. It is of my opinion that the integration of the two methods lends itself to progressive program and policy development that takes into consideration all stakeholders impacted. Specific research interests center upon; criminal justice technology, workplace violence, intimate partner violence and technology, fatherhood and violence, lead poisoning and future criminality and media impact and crime. |
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