MSU Sociology Graduate Students Showcase Research at National Criminal Justice Conference

MSU Sociology Graduate Students Showcase Research at National Criminal Justice Conference

ACJS for Stepp and Barton

ACJS of Chandleigh Barton

Graduate students in the Mississippi State University Department of Sociology represented the department at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences national conference this March, sharing research that addresses important issues in criminal justice and public policy.

Chandleigh Barton presented “From Sentences to Sobriety: Education as Intervention,” co-authored with David May, Angela Robertson, and Stacy Hoskins Haynes. The research explored how educational opportunities can serve as meaningful intervention strategies within the justice system, supporting rehabilitation and long-term success.

ACJS of Julie Stepp

Julie Stepp also presented her research, “Rural versus Urban: A Descriptive Analysis of Mississippi Law Enforcement,” co-authored with Raymond Barranco. Her work examined differences in law enforcement across rural and urban communities in Mississippi, contributing valuable insight into policing trends and community dynamics.

These presentations demonstrate the high-quality scholarship and professional engagement of MSU Sociology graduate students as they contribute to conversations shaping the future of criminal justice research and practice.

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