Naya Russell-Coprich
- Research interests: evaluation, theory development, police-community relations, juvenile delinquency
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Education, Work, and Research Interests
I am a first-year PhD student in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. My research interests include evaluation, theory development, police-community relations, and juvenile delinquency. I earned my bachelor's and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of Northern Colorado. I was a Ronald E. McNair Scholar and received the Dean's Citation of Excellence for my master's thesis.
Currently, I am working with the Nebraska Center for Justice Research, conducting an evaluation of Nebraska's use of electronic monitoring as an effective form of community corrections. My academic experience is with mixed-methods research, primarily focusing on qualitative approaches to understanding complex issues within the criminal justice system.
I am passionate about bridging the gap between police officers and communities, understanding crime and victimization from a theoretical standpoint, and advancing the field of criminal justice through innovative and unique research topics. My work aims to contribute to evidence-based practices that promote equity, safety, and stronger community relationships between police officers and community members.
Additional Information
Education, Work, and Research Interests
I am a first-year PhD student in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. My research interests include evaluation, theory development, police-community relations, and juvenile delinquency. I earned my bachelor's and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of Northern Colorado. I was a Ronald E. McNair Scholar and received the Dean's Citation of Excellence for my master's thesis.
Currently, I am working with the Nebraska Center for Justice Research, conducting an evaluation of Nebraska's use of electronic monitoring as an effective form of community corrections. My academic experience is with mixed-methods research, primarily focusing on qualitative approaches to understanding complex issues within the criminal justice system.
I am passionate about bridging the gap between police officers and communities, understanding crime and victimization from a theoretical standpoint, and advancing the field of criminal justice through innovative and unique research topics. My work aims to contribute to evidence-based practices that promote equity, safety, and stronger community relationships between police officers and community members.