Tiffin University graduate students Abbie Jade-Riley and Kierstyn Jackson received awards at the 2023 Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education (OCCJE) research conference and competition. Students from over 20 Ohio-based colleges and universities entered their work for consideration.
Riley, who is pursuing a Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree in forensic psychology, won under the category of “Best Criminal Justice Graduate Student in Ohio.” The focus of her research was the penal systems’ use of diversity and inclusion practices for incarcerated people identifying as transgender.
Jackson, who is also pursuing a Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree in forensic psychology, won under the category of “Best Research.” Her work focused on crisis intervention training for law enforcement officers.
“This acts as further proof that the Tiffin University’s School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences consistently produces outstanding graduates,” said Dr. Elizabeth Athaide-Victor, Professor of Forensic Psychology and Psychology. “So many of those who have received a TU education have gone on to be highly sought-after in their respective fields. I have no doubt that Abbie and Kierstyn will do the same, and this makes me proud to be their faculty advisor.”
To learn more about the School of Criminal Justice and Social Science’s graduate programs, visit go.tiffin.edu.