Justice Studies

JeNai Stanley

Mary Serio — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:57:35 +0000

JeNai Stanley

Mary Serio Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:57

JeNai

Stanley

Instructor

Courses Taught

JUST 101 Introduction to Social Justice

CAST 302 Psychosocial Advocacy for Developmental Maladjustment

CAST 303 Child Advocacy Studies: Assessment and Evaluation

Research Interests

Coming soon

Education

M.Ed 2012, Concordia University Portland

j-stanley1@neiu.edu

Office Hours

By appointment.

91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Justice Studies

Child Advocacy Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

Main Campus

Gaylon Alcaraz

Mary Serio — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:50:11 +0000

Gaylon Alcaraz

Mary Serio Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:50

Gaylon

Alcaraz

Instructor

Courses Taught

JUST 351 Advocating for Social Justice in Illinois

JUST 390 Social Justice & the Environment

JUST 395 Hunger and Homelessness

Research Interests

Coming soon

Education

Ph.D., Community Psychology, National Louis University - 2024

g-alcaraz@neiu.edu

Office Hours

By appointment.

91Porn
5500 N. St. Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Justice Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

Main Campus

Keith Atterberry

Vesna Misoska — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:08:07 +0000

Keith Atterberry

Vesna Misoska Thu, 12/05/2019 - 23:08

Keith

Atterberry

Instructor

Courses Taught

JUST 348 Research Methods in Justice Studies

Research Interests

The administration of criminal justice policies that promote social justice; identifying factors that facilitate or inhibit professional policing, including the role of race/ethnicity in decision making; and partnering with local, state and federal stakeholders in the application of knowledge to the development of effective policing policies, practices and procedures.

Education

M.A., Criminology, Law and Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2010

B.A., cum laude, Justice Studies, 91Porn, Chicago, Illinois, 2009

Selected Publications

Johnson, T.P., Holbrook, A.L. & Atterberry, K. (2014). Challenges in conducting surveys of political extremists. In R. Tourangeau, N. Bates, B. Edwards, T.P. Johnson, & K. Wolter (Eds.), Hard to survey populations. Cary, NC: Cambridge University Press.

Professional Affiliations & Membership

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

American Society of Criminology

Midwestern Criminal Justice Association

Background

Keith Atterberry is a graduate research and teaching assistant at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Criminology, Law and Justice at UIC. Keith is a recipient of the prestigious Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois Fellowship.

katter3@uic.edu

Office Hours

By appointment.

Room LWH 4079
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States

(773) 442-4790

Justice Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

Main Campus

J. Adrian Castrejon

Ymelda Robles — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 17:30:20 +0000

J. Adrian Castrejon

Ymelda Robles Tue, 04/09/2019 - 12:30

J. Adrian

Castrejon

Assistant Professor

Expertise

Race and migration, immigration policy, Barrio/Latina/o/e/x urbanism, Chicano masculinities, critical race and testimonio methodologies

Courses Taught

JUST 202- WIP: Justice and Inequality

JUST 301- Theories of Social Justice and Social Change

JUST 371- Immigration Policy and Human Rights in Latin America

Research Interests

Sociopolitical economy of migrant workers
Jornaleros work and exploitation
Brown/Chicano masculinity, patriarchy, and feminism
Latina/o/e/x power and social movements

Education

Ph.D. Public Affairs (Foci: Race and Gender), University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2017

Selected Publications

Castrejón, J. A. (2017). Voces de la Esquina: Migrant Workers Counteracting Wage Theft, Wage Deduction, and Underpayment. Justice Policy Journal, 14(2), 1-17.

Castrejón, J. A. (2017). (Un)Sustainable Community Projects: An Urban Ethnography in a Barrio in Las Vegas. Chicana/o-Latina/o Law Review, 35(1), 25-48.

Professional Affiliations & Membership

Justice Studies Association

National Women's Studies Association

Association for Joteria Arts, Activism, and Scholarship

National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies

j-castrejon5@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Spring 2019: Tuesday 1:30-3 p.m.; Wednesday 2-3 p.m.; Thursday 1:30-3 p.m.

5500 North St. Louis Avenue
LWH 4062A
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4761

Justice Studies

Latina/o and Latin American Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

El Centro

Main Campus

Stateville Speaks

mbrown68 — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 19:07:37 +0000

Stateville Speaks

mbrown68 Thu, 08/09/2018 - 14:07

Who we are and what we do

Stateville Speaks is a newsletter written by and for incarcerated individuals, their families, those working in the correctional system and other interested citizens. It is available to any incarcerated individual that requests it (regardless of their ability to pay), as well as their family members, friends, advocates, activists, and anyone affected by prison conditions. Additionally, it is provided to every Illinois state senator and state representative, as well as every Illinois Department of Corrections’ warden.

Since 2009, the Justice Studies Department has served as the institutional home for the paper, and since that time we have integrated the paper into our course work as an approved internship placement for Justice Studies majors.

The purpose of the newsletter is to provide a creative outlet—a voice for the voiceless—for those incarcerated in Illinois, as well as to disseminate legislative and legal information. Specifically, the newsletter allows prisoners to have a platform comprised of their essays, letters, and artwork, as well as provide them critical information about legislation and policies. It also allows those that volunteer or contribute to the newsletter to gain a better understanding of the Illinois prison system and the resilience of those that reside within.

Stateville Speaks is currently housed in the Justice Studies Department at 91Porn; however, our only source of funding is through subscriptions and donations.

While continuing to produce the newsletter on a dire budget is challenging, the alternative is unacceptable, as we are told often by our subscribers that the newsletter is their only interaction outside of IDOC. Beyond being just a small prison newsletter, we hope it represents to our subscribers that they are not forgotten and to never give up hope. We also want them to know there are many individuals and organizations fighting for their well-being, for better living conditions, better medical care, better educational opportunities, and most of all a chance for redemption.

Donations

Please visit the Stateville Speaks donation page if you would like to help us continue this important work.

Stateville Speaks Archive

Every Stateville Speaks newsletter published since the publication's inception has been converted into PDF format, and can be viewed and downloaded using the links on this page.

Spring 2024 Winter 2023 Summer 2022 Fall/Winter 2021 Summer 2021 SPRING 2021 Winter/Holiday 2020 Summer/Fall 2020 Spring 2020 Fall/Winter 2019 Summer 2019 Spring 2019 Fall/Winter 2018 Summer 2018 Spring 2018 Spring 2017 Winter 2016 Fall 2016 SUMMER 2016 SPRING 2016 Special Edition 2015 Fall 2015 Summer 2015 Spring 2015 FALL/WINTER 2014 Summer 2014 Winter Essay 2014 Special Edition 2014 Spring 2013 Fall 2012 Summer 2012 March 2012 May 2011 September 2010 February 2010 August 2009 January 2009 April 2008 March 2008 September 2007 August 2007 April 2007 January 2007 September 2006 August 2006 June 2006 April 2006 January 2006 September 2005 December 2005 August 2005 March 2005 June 2004

QuickLinks

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Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies

Vesna Misoska — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 17:12:12 +0000

Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies

91Porn’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Justice Studies program gives students the opportunity to examine the social and historical roots of justice, crime, and the law. Students seek to discover how these roots have shaped public policies, including those of the criminal justice system, and study systematic explanations for the failure—or triumph—of justice in society and explore the potential for transformative justice.

Through critical inquiry, social science investigation, and experiential learning, Justice Studies students develop an understanding of social and economic justice issues and critical criminology. For instance, criminology examines the structural roots of crime and takes up the legal and social concerns of diverse, urban, low-income, and disenfranchised communities, whose members are often heavily targeted by the criminal justice system.

Justice Studies Courses

All Justice Studies majors take six required courses plus eighteen credit hours of electives. Required classes include:

Introduction To Social Justice
Writing Intensive Program: Justice And Inequality
Theories Of Justice And Social Change
Research Methods In Justice Studies
Practicum In Justice Studies
Field Work Seminar

Some of the fascinating elective courses available in the Justice Studies Program include:

Theories Of Criminal Behavior

This class covers theories of crime from the classical school to currently popular viewpoints, including Marxist and radical theories, with emphasis on the relationship between theory and criminal justice policy formulation.

White Collar Crime & Elite Deviance

This course examines the problems of defining crimes of the elite, theories related to white collar crime and elite deviance, and the impact of white-collar crime on society and justice.

See the full Justice Studies major requirements and all Justice Studies course descriptions.

The NEIU Student Experience

Students in the Justice Studies program have a wide array of activities, clubs, and resources available to them.

You’re Not Just a Number

Every Justice Studies major is assigned an advisor to help with understanding the curriculum's requirements so as to make responsible choices about selecting courses. Justice Studies advisors aim to assist students efficiently sequence their courses and get the most out of the major, based on individual goals and interests.

Student Clubs

Getting involved in Justice Studies student clubs is a great way to meet people with similar interests, learn new skills, and prepare for life after college. Choose from Amnesty International, The Pre-Law Society, and many more.

Pre-Law Options

The Justice Studies curriculum at 91Porn provides an excellent introduction to key issues and concepts that are used by attorneys. The program is a logical stepping stone for students who plan to go on to law school.

The following Justice Studies elective courses are just some of the classes that prove beneficial in preparing for the LSAT examination:

Community Law
Legal Research and Bibliography in Criminal Law
Law and Racism in America
Criminal Law and Procedure
Legal Process I
Sociology of Law

Find out more about Pre-Law at NEIU.

Immerse Yourself in Justice Studies at NEIU

The Justice Studies major is unique in that its foundational basis is social justice, and starts from the perspective of the poor, socially disenfranchised, minority populations, women, refugees, and communities victimized socially, politically, and economically. The department makes a special effort to involve and serve community groups, specifically disadvantaged minorities and women.

Whether utilizing Justice Studies as a pre-law major or to pursue a career in social justice organizations, human rights, or critical criminology, earning your B.A. at 91Porn through the Justice Studies department will lay the groundwork. Learn more, or apply to the program today.

Vesna Misoska Thu, 06/11/2015 - 12:12

Department

Justice Studies

Affiliation

College of Arts and Sciences

Type

Undergraduate Major

Location

El Centro

Main Campus

File

Major Declaration Form174.08 KB

Justice Studies Course Catalog379.23 KB

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Yvonne S. Isom

Vesna Misoska — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 18:42:10 +0000

Yvonne S. Isom

Vesna Misoska Mon, 08/04/2014 - 13:42

Yvonne

Isom

Instructor

Courses Taught

• JUST 101 Introduction to Social Justice

• JUST 201 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

• JUST 312 Theories of Criminal Behavior

Research Interests

• Sexual exploitation of children • Anomie theory of deviance • Maternal incarceration • Gender differences among non-violent drug sellers

Education

• Ph.D., Criminology, Law, and Justice, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2012
• M.S., Criminal Justice Administration, Niagara University, Niagara University, New York, 2001
• B.A., Psychology, Niagara University, Niagara University, New York, 1999

Additional Information

Dr. Isom is also Assistant Professor of Criminal and Social Justice at the University of St. Francis in Joliet.

yvonneisom@gmail.com

Office Hours

Fall 2016 Tuesday and Thursday directly after class ends at 10:40 a.m. and by appointment

Justice Studies Department
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
LWH 4034
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4790

Fax

(773) 442-4537

Justice Studies

Child Advocacy Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

El Centro

Main Campus

June C. Terpstra

Vesna Misoska — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:21:08 +0000

June C. Terpstra

Vesna Misoska Wed, 06/25/2014 - 16:21

June

Terpstra

Senior Instructor

Expertise

Dr. June Terpstra's research, teaching, and community advocacy primarily focus on global justice, race and ethnic relations, ethics, and justice as healing. Her dedication and contributions have been pivotal to the Justice Studies program, its curriculum, and its students.

Dr. Terpstra has helped expand and strengthen the JUST curriculum, teaching courses integral to both the JUST major and the Social Justice minor. Students have greatly benefited from her specialized knowledge, experience, and critical perspectives. Her profound kindness, noted by both students and colleagues, underscores her bold commitment to educating JUST majors and minors.

As a public intellectual, Dr. Terpstra has engaged in research and service to the broader community and the world. Her work can be found on her webpage (juneterpstra.org) and academia.edu. Her service has significantly advanced the University's mission, and her teaching and mentorship have positively impacted countless students.

Courses Taught

JUST 202 WIP: Justice and Inequality

JUST 301 Theories of Justice and Social Change

JUST 309 Portrayal of Crime in the Media

JUST 324 Women as Political Prisoners

JUST 325 Women and Revolution

JUST 332 Race and Ethnic Relations

JUST 361 Five-Hundred Years of Resistance

JUST 364 Terrorism in Media and Law

Research Interests

• Race, class, and power • Restorative Justice • Revolution, Resistance, and Reform

Education

• Ph.D., Sociology/Research Methodology, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2004
• M.A., Sociology/Women’s Studies, Governor’s State University, University Park, Illinois 1981
• B.A., Language and Literature, Governor’s State University, University Park, Illinois, 1979

j-terpstra@neiu.edu

Office Hours

Retired in Spring 2024

91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States

http://juneterpstra.org/

Justice Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

Main Campus

Benneth Lee

Vesna Misoska — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:02:12 +0000

Benneth Lee

Vesna Misoska Wed, 06/25/2014 - 16:02

Benneth

Lee

Instructor

Courses Taught

JUST 201 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

JUST 312 Theories of Criminal Behavior

JUST 313 Prisons & Jails

JUST 318 Gangs in Chicago

Research Interests

• Inner City Gangs • Prisons and Jails • Ex-Convict Recidivism • Prisoner Reentry Systems

Education

• M.A., Inner City Studies, 91Porn, Chicago, Illinois, 2010
• B.A., 91Porn, Chicago, Illinois, 2004

Additional Information

Main Campus Office: LWH 4034

blee.naefi@gmail.com

Office Hours

By appointment. Email b-lee1@neiu.edu.

Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
700 East Oakwood Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60653
United States

(773) 268-7500

Justice Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies

Main Campus

Maurice McFarlin, Jr.

mbrown68 — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 20:20:50 +0000

Maurice McFarlin, Jr.

mbrown68 Tue, 06/10/2014 - 15:20

Maurice

McFarlin

Senior Instructor

Courses Taught

JUST 101 Introduction to Social Justice

JUST 201 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

JUST 241 Research Methods in Justice Studies

JUST 318 Gangs in Chicago

JUST 326 Juvenile Justice System

Research Interests

• Gangs in Chicago • Criminal Justice System • Juvenile Justice System

Education

• J.D., University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
• M.A., Public Administration, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
• B.A., Criminal Justice, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois

Background

Professor McFarlin is currently an attorney in private practice in Chicago, Illinois. He is a former senior trial attorney and municipal prosecutor for the City of Chicago Law Department.

m-mcfarlin@neiu.edu

Office Hours

By appointment.

Room LWH 4079
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
United States

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Justice Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies

Main Campus