As part of a new video series in which we ask an expert three questions about their work, The Conversation U.S. recently interviewed Jennifer Cobbina-Dungy, associate professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University, about her research on the impact of the criminal justice system on marginalized groups. Her work emphasizes the needs of defendants in the criminal justice system, who she refers to as justice-involved people. Below are some highlights from the interview. Answers have been edited for brevity and clarity.
