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Criminal Justice

Explore the breadth and depth of the USC Gould School of Law’s faculty expertise, research impact, thought leadership, and academic program offerings in criminal justice.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Faculty in the News

  • Even if you think Sean Combs is guilty, his conviction should give you pause
    Los Angeles Times
  • Mobile unit aims to interview children involved in crimes across Los Angeles
    KNBC-TV (Channel 4)
  • The survivors of child sex abuse who don’t want their abusers punished
    The New Republic

Recent Research & Scholarship

  • "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
  • "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
  • "Successful criminal prosecutions of sex trafficking and sexual abuse of minors: A comparative analysis" (with Quas, J.A., Mukhopadhyay, S., Winks, K.M.H., and Dianiska, R.E.) Child Maltreatment (2023).

    September 11, 2023