Lisa Stolzenberg | Criminology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lisa Stolzenberg | Criminology | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Florida International University | United States

Dr. Lisa Stolzenberg is a distinguished criminologist and professor renowned for her extensive contributions to the study of criminal justice, social control, and crime policy. She holds advanced degrees in criminology and criminal justice and has served in multiple academic and leadership positions, including professor and chair of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida International University. Her scholarly work explores critical issues such as racial disparities in sentencing, police behavior, incarceration trends, and the broader socioeconomic influences on crime and justice. With a research portfolio that includes numerous peer-reviewed articles, reports, and editorials, Dr. Stolzenberg has made significant empirical and theoretical advancements in her field. She has collaborated on projects funded by major institutions and governmental agencies, promoting data-driven approaches to justice reform and policing. Dedicated to mentoring future scholars, she has chaired and participated in numerous doctoral committees across criminology, legal psychology, and international justice programs. Her teaching expertise spans subjects like criminology, research methods, judicial policy, cybercrime, and community policing, with a strong commitment to innovative online instruction. Beyond academia, she actively contributes to community welfare as the founder and president of an animal rescue organization that rehabilitates and rehomes abandoned and abused animals. Recognized for her research excellence and public service, she has received several academic and civic honors. Dr. Stolzenberg’s impactful scholarship is reflected in her citation record, with 4,254 total citations, 1,653 since 2020, an h-index of 33, and an i10-index of 55 overall (40 since 2020), underscoring her enduring influence in criminological research and policy.

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Featured Publications

Stolzenberg, L., D’Alessio, S. J., & Eitle, D. (2002). Racial threat and social control: A test of the political, economic, and threat of black crime hypotheses. Social Forces, 81(2), 557–576.

Stolzenberg, L., D’Alessio, S. J., & Eitle, D. (2004). A multilevel test of racial threat theory. Criminology, 42(3), 673–698.

Stolzenberg, L., & D’Alessio, S. J. (2008). Co-offending and the age-crime curve. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 45(1), 65–86.

D’Alessio, S. J., & Stolzenberg, L. (2003). Race and the probability of arrest. Social Forces, 81(4), 1381–1397.

Stolzenberg, L., D’Alessio, S. J., & Eitle, D. (2013). Race and cumulative discrimination in the prosecution of criminal defendants. Race and Justice, 3(4), 275–299.

Jamie Crowther | Criminology | United Kingdom

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Dr. Jamie Crowther | Criminology | United Kingdom

NHS research fellow | United Kingdom

Dr. Jamie Crowther is an applied researcher and evaluator specialising in qualitative and participatory research with a strong focus on youth justice, violence prevention, wellbeing, and the role of sport in social change. He has built a reputation for translating complex research into accessible outputs for policy makers and practitioners, and his work has directly informed national funding decisions and shaped guidance for government departments, local authorities, and national governing bodies.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 

He holds a PhD in Criminology from Manchester Metropolitan University, where his thesis critically examined rugby union as a means of supporting positive youth development in the youth justice system. He also earned a Master’s by Research in Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Coaching and Development, both from the University of Gloucestershire.

Professional Experience 

Dr. Crowther is currently a Research Fellow at the Bradford Institute for Health Research, where he leads major applied research projects, including multi-million-pound initiatives such as the JU:MP Local Delivery Pilot and Age of Wonder Qualitative Longitudinal Research. He has previously worked as a Research Associate at the University of Glasgow, where he adapted family health programmes for prison contexts, and at Get the Data Ltd, where he evaluated youth justice reforms and institutional practices. Earlier in his career, he held roles in programme development and community management with Volunteering Matters, the Huddersfield Giants Community Trust, and Blueprint Pupil Referral Unit, designing and implementing community sport and wellbeing interventions.

Research Interests 

His research interests lie in youth justice, positive youth development, masculinity and sport, violence prevention, participatory methodologies, qualitative longitudinal research, mixed-methods evaluation, and translating evidence into policy and practice tools.

Awards and Honors 

He is a co-applicant and lead researcher on a prestigious MRC Public Health Intervention Development Grant for the project “Leaders Like Us,” which focuses on developing equitable physical activity leadership opportunities for young women and non-binary people from underserved groups. His research leadership has also contributed to large-scale funded projects, including multimillion-pound Sport England and public health initiatives.

Research Skills 

Dr. Crowther’s core skills include the design and delivery of evaluations using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods; methodological leadership in participatory and realist-informed approaches; evidence synthesis; stakeholder engagement with government, third sector, and community partners; and the production of accessible outputs such as infographics, policy briefs, and toolkits. He is also highly experienced in training and mentoring colleagues and advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion in research practice.

Publications 

  • How to develop young physical activity leaders? A Delphi study

  • Citation: 5

  • Year: 2023

  • Kicking crime into touch: an ethnographic exploration of rugby union as a vehicle for supporting Positive Youth Development in the youth justice system

  • Citation: 4

  • Year: 2023

  • Taking a partnership approach to embed physical activity in local policy and practice: a Bradford District case study

  • Citation: 3

  • Year: 2025

  • Adapting ripple effects mapping for evaluating public health initiatives in complex systems: reflections and recommendations from seven case studies

  • Citation: 1

  • Year: 2025

  • Kicking Crime into Touch: Rugby

  • Citation: 1

  • Year: 2022

Conclusion 

In summary, Dr. Jamie Crowther is an accomplished researcher whose work spans youth justice, health, and sport, underpinned by methodological innovation and a strong commitment to social impact. His ability to connect rigorous academic research with policy and practice has secured significant funding, influenced national decision-making, and empowered community-led approaches to wellbeing and development. He stands out as a leader in applied research with a proven record of advancing both knowledge and practice in meaningful ways.