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Exploring justice through the lens of psychology: Dan Simon

Exploring justice through the lens of psychology: Dan Simon

Professor Dan Simon discusses his research into mass incarceration and punishment.

February 2, 2025

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A global look at systemic issues of justice: Marcela Prieto

A global look at systemic issues of justice: Marcela Prieto

Professor Marcela Prieto approaches criminal justice through an international lens.

January 30, 2025

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From federal public defender’s office to post-conviction work: Michael Parente

From federal public defender’s office to post-conviction work: Michael Parente

Professor Michael Parente brings his background in federal public defender's office to Post-Conviction Justice Project.

January 28, 2025

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Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies

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Master of Studies in Law (MSL) Degree - Online

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Jody David Armour

Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law

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Michael Brennan

Clinical Professor Emeritus of Law

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Ángel Díaz

Visiting Assistant Professor of Law

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Mugambi Jouet

Associate Professor of Law

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Martin Levine

USC Vice Provost and Senior Advisor to the Provost; Of Counsel, USC Office of the General Counsel; UPS Foundation Chair in Law and Gerontology, and Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences

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Thomas D. Lyon

Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Chair in Law and Psychology

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Marcela Prieto

Associate Professor of Law

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Heidi Rummel

Clinical Professor of Law and Director, Post-Conviction Justice Project

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Dan Simon

Richard L. and Maria B. Crutcher Professor of Law and Psychology

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Aya Gruber

Harold Medill Heimbaugh Professor of Law

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Michael Parente

Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Post-Conviction Justice Project

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Faculty in the News

Thomas D. Lyon

Mobile unit aims to interview children involved in crimes across Los Angeles

KNBC-TV (Channel 4)

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Aya Gruber

The survivors of child sex abuse who don’t want their abusers punished

The New Republic

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Aya Gruber

Los Angeles County district attorney election results add pall of uncertainty over possible release of Lyle and Erik Menendez

CNN

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Thomas D. Lyon

"Child maltreatment, the law, and two types of error," Child Maltreatment (2023).

September 11, 2023
Thomas D. Lyon

"Elaborations and denials in children’s responses to yes-no any/some questions in forensic interviews" (with Szojka, Z.A., Henderson, H.M., Hur, J., and Siepmann, H.) Child Maltreatment (2023).

September 11, 2023
Thomas D. Lyon

"Appellate Review of Child Sexual Abuse Convictions: The Importance of Character Evidence" (with Suzanne St. George, Hayden M. Henderson, Michaela Flippin, Stacia Stolzenberg), Child Maltreatment (Forthcoming).

September 11, 2023

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