M.Ed 2012, Concordia University Portland

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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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. 

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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  and all Justice Studies .

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.

• 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

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

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• 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

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

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• 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

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.

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