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Statistical Horizons @stathorizons.bsky.social · Apr 30

Join us May 28th for “Causal Inference for Multilevel Data” w/ our next Distinguished Speaker, Stephen Raudenbush. Explore how causal effects emerge in multilevel contexts & learn to estimate #causal effects in randomized trials, observational studies, and natural experiments.

Causal Inference for Multilevel Data | Statistics Seminar

This online Distinguished Speaker workshop by Stephen Raudenbush, Ed.D., explores causal inference concepts and methods in multilevel settings.

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Jennifer Doleac @jenniferdoleac.bsky.social · Apr 24

My colleagues and I are following news of OJP grant cancellations. As is true more broadly, if you have a research project with a strong causal design that you need funding to complete, please send us a proposal! We will do our best to expedite time-sensitive requests.

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Jared R. Dmello, Ph.D. @jaredrdmello.bsky.social · May 1

It was an absolute pleasure to be a plenary speaker at the ABLE HDR conference yesterday, where I spoke about building your best PhD experience and the work I do with @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social ! The future is bright with these Adelaide graduate students!

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ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Apr 8

New opportunity!

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ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Apr 8

Check out the mentions to the Summit in this news story, including live links to all THREE peer-reviewed publications!

Jared R. Dmello, Ph.D. @jaredrdmello.bsky.social · Apr 8

Thank you to the University of Adelaide and the Faculty of ABLE for supporting Criminology in the work we do! Translating rigorous research into policy and practice is one of the most important things social sciences can do to effect change in our world! able.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/20...

Criminology staff and student success at international conference

Criminology academic Dr Jared Dmello and Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws student Ashley Marcinkowski recently attended The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) annual meeting in Denver...

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ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Apr 2

Yesss! Reminder to everyone who sees this: don’t forget to focus on self-care and wellbeing while also crushing those career goals!

Jared R. Dmello, Ph.D. @jaredrdmello.bsky.social · Apr 2

Incredibly busy day of meetings but will be well hydrated while showing my support for @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social!

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Jared R. Dmello, Ph.D. @jaredrdmello.bsky.social · Mar 23

Quite exciting to see my research featured in Cosmos! Thank you to the University of Adelaide's media team for helping facilitate broader engagement with my work! cosmosmagazine.com/news/terrori...

Terrorism groups targeting LGBTQ+ communities.

Research has found that many terrorism groups with differing ideological motivations share common ground in targeting LGBTQ+ communities.

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alyssa shallenberger @shallen-a.bsky.social · Mar 18

Back from a whirlwind week at ACJS annual meeting & @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social! Grateful for insightful discussions, amazing connections, & the honor of winning both a presentation award & top poster vote from the summit poster showcase. Feeling reenergized to finish strong! #ACJS2025 #ACJSDSS2025

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Jared R. Dmello, Ph.D. @jaredrdmello.bsky.social · Mar 22

Very proud to be a co-leader of the Summit! Grateful to partner with such a fabulous team! Interested in studying for a PhD in beautiful South Australia? Check out the University of Adelaide's HDR Conference on April 20th - I will be a plenary speaker talking about my global work on HDR empowerment!

ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Mar 22

We are so proud of our 10th Summit Cohort! This group of amazing teachers, scholars, and academic citizens graduated from the program last week in Denver, and we’re so excited to see all that they accomplish! Summit alum are >400 strong and growing! #ACJS2025 #ACJSDSS25

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ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Mar 22

We are so proud of our 10th Summit Cohort! This group of amazing teachers, scholars, and academic citizens graduated from the program last week in Denver, and we’re so excited to see all that they accomplish! Summit alum are >400 strong and growing! #ACJS2025 #ACJSDSS25

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Jared R. Dmello, Ph.D. @jaredrdmello.bsky.social · Mar 16

It was an incredibly rewarding and packed ACJS, with @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social facilitation, multiple presentations, and new leadership roles! BUT can't think of a better way to end the week than to see our team's newest paper released! journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

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ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Mar 16

Can’t think of a better way to end another amazing Summit than to announce our team’s newest paper! Check it out here!
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The Effectiveness and Impact of Doctoral Student Professional Development: A Case Study of the ACJS Doctoral Summit - Deeanna M. Button, Courtney M. Porter, Monica E. Summers, Jared R. Dmello, Heather...

Doctoral student attrition is a consistent and ongoing problem, particularly among women and minority students. Attrition results in negative consequences for s...

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ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Mar 14

Heather Pfeifer spoke to our cohort today about the importance of self-care and work-life balance! Honoured to have a former ACJS president sharing these insights. Remember everyone - conferencing can be quite stressful, so what can you do for YOURSELF to bring joy and peace? #acjs25 #acjsdss25

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ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Mar 14

Interested in international criminology? Jared and Stuti are both alumns of the Summit program!

Jared R. Dmello, Ph.D. @jaredrdmello.bsky.social · Feb 20

📢New Research Alert with Stuti Kokkalera!
In this open access piece, we critically examine representation of international scholarship within CJC pedagogy. We found that the field is largely US-centric, with scholars from other countries under-represented.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Teaching Beyond Borders: Elevating Global Perspectives in the Criminal Justice Classroom

Contemporary global events have forced a re-evaluation of how criminal justice curriculum is delivered. Recent years have seen substantial developments in the offerings of global or comparative cri...

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kaylaalaniz.bsky.social @kaylaalaniz.bsky.social · Mar 14

#OverHeardAtACJS "I got lectured on trains earlier, and I just cannot...I just can't" @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social

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ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Mar 12

Happening now! Orientation sessions for our 10th cohort! It’s going to be a great Summit! #ACJS2025 #ACJSDSS25

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ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Mar 12

It’s finally here! Welcome to the 2025 Doctoral Summit! Keep up with this page for content, cohort release, and more! Tag our handle or add #ACJSDSS25!

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ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Jan 6

New Research Alert! Check out this research examining methods for better supporting PhD/HDR students (in criminology and beyond)!
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Professional Development Support and Needs of Doctoral Students

Doctoral student attrition is a consistent, ongoing problem and highest among marginalized students. Attrition results in negative consequences at multiple levels. Research documents the need for a...

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Journal of Mass Violence Research @jmssvlncrsrch.bsky.social · Jan 6

Happy New Year from JMVR! We’re excited to start this year by welcoming @jaredrdmello.bsky.social and Emily Greene-Colozzi as Associate Editors for the journal!

Do you have a paper to submit on mass violence and seeking no cost open access? Consider submitting to us!

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ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Dec 30

Happy Holidays from the ACJs Doc Summit Team! May the season be filled with happiness, rest, relaxation, and self-care!

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Kristian Bernt Karlson @kbkarlson.bsky.social · Dec 9

Check it out, European Sociological Review is now on bsky! The flagship journal of the European Consortium for Sociological Research! A great journal! #sociology

bsky.app/profile/euro...

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Ella Rabaiotti @ellarabaiotti.bsky.social · Dec 6

For #FollowFriday a few more have been added to the starter pack for probation research and practice.

Please share 🙂…If I’ve missed you please let me know go.bsky.app/VootSNb

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April Chai @aprilchai12.bsky.social · Dec 3

First time on the job market! I am a dedicated and passionate criminology researcher. Research interests include violent crime, enviro crim, quant methods, policing (investigation & forensics). I am also an NIJGRF recipient. Pls send job postings 🎉 my bio:
www.researchgate.net/profile/Apri...

Current research interests include: sex offences, sexual homicide, body disposal patterns, environmental criminology, advanced quantitative methods, criminal investigative methods.

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Dr. Cait Cavanagh @caitcavanagh.bsky.social · Nov 21

Are you interested in juvenile justice? Check out this starter pack!

Dr. Cait Cavanagh @caitcavanagh.bsky.social · Nov 12

I made a Juvenile Justice starter pack!
go.bsky.app/JMZs2Kf

Please share widely and message me to be included!

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ACJS Doctoral Summit @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social · Nov 21

The CRS is a great source for data on a variety of topics!

Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · Nov 20

If you’re looking for primers on federal law, the Congressional Research Service is an excellent resource—balanced, accurate, and clear. Here’s its paper on recess appointments.
crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/...

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