Investigators

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Merry Morash, Ph.D

University Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice

Expertise:
Women Offenders
Applied Research for the MI Dept. of Corrections

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Sandi Smith, Ph.D

University Distinguished Professor of Communication Director of the Health and Risk Communication Center

Expertise:
Interpersonal Communication and Persuasion

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Jennifer Cobbina, Ph.D

Professor of Criminal Justice

Expertise:
Incarcerated Women and Female Parolees
Qualitative Research

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Deborah Kashy, Ph.D*

Professor of Psychology

Expertise:
Research Methods & Quantitative Analysis
Multilevel Modeling

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Amanda Holmstrom, Ph.D 

Professor of Communication

Expertise:
Communication in Various Forms of Social Support
Communication in Relationships

*Dr. Deborah Kashy passed away in 2023.