Parental incarceration has a major impact on children and families. The influx of incarcerated parents, as well as the high-risk nature of parental incarceration, has res[...]

Compared to the general U.S. population, individuals incarcerated in the United States are at greater risk of self-directed violence (SDV) and depression. SDV risk factor[...]

This dissertation examines the question: Where are privatization’s cost savings? Current literature finds that government privatization does not result in overall cost sa[...]

Youth offenders often struggle to successfully return to their communities and schools after release from confinement. The reasons for this struggle are well documented,[...]

This thesis explores the relationship between out of school suspensions and court-involvement for youth in Mecklenburg County. Critical Race Theory (CRT) and the concept[...]