Why do people commit crimes? There are a lot of theories, says Matt DeGarmo (’14 PhD criminal justice). Reasons range from needing to steal for simple survival to performing a cost-benefit analysis and deciding that crime does indeed pay. When DeGarmo came to WSU to work on his doctorate, he says, “I was doing a […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – A graduation cap, winding stairs, prison bars, open books, a happy family, a dangling key — these and many other meaningful images play across a vibrant mural created by social-justice minded WSU students to convey a transformative message. The 4-by-8-foot painting titled “CHANGE” outlines various life-course options and urges viewers to actively […]
Increasing public safety and controlling costs are among the benefits of three related research projects led by Zachary Hamilton, assistant professor of criminal justice at WSU Spokane. With funding from the state Department of Corrections and the state Institute for Public Policy, Hamilton is helping officials predict criminal re-offense and determine the effectiveness of treatment […]