When a family loses someone to homicide, the last thing they should face is a system that questions their right to relief. Yet Daniel Semenza, associate professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Rutgers University–Camden and Director of Interpersonal Violence Research at the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center, has found… continue reading
When WHYY reported on New Jersey’s new initiative to provide academic support to children of incarcerated parents, the outlet turned to Rutgers–Camden faculty for expertise. The September 4, 2025 article, “New Jersey to provide academic support to children of incarcerated parents” by P. Kenneth Burns, highlighted the perspective of Laura Napolitano, Ph.D., Chair and Associate… continue reading
In this episode of the Recording Rutgers Podcast, we’re joined by Gaylene Gordon, a Childhood Studies doctoral candidate and alum of the Criminal Justice MA program—affectionately known as the Writing Mechanic—joins us to share her insights on combining professional experience with research interests to carve a niche in the academic market. She tackles the pivotal… continue reading
Corporate Crime Reporter recently featured an in-depth interview with Dr. Anthony Grasso, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University–Camden, discussing the United States’ contrasting approaches to street and corporate crime. In the interview, Dr. Grasso delves into his book, Dual Justice: America’s Divergent Approaches to Street and Corporate Crime (University of Chicago Press, 2024),… continue reading
In Mark Strassmann’s CBS Evening News report, Inside the $3 Billion School Security Industry as Deadly Shootings Continue, Daniel Semenza weighed in on the debate surrounding the booming school security market. An Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Rutgers-Camden and Rutgers School of Public Health, as well as the… continue reading
Rutgers recognized extraordinary contributions to its mission during the 2023 Presidential Employee Excellence Recognition Awards ceremony at the Rutgers Club. The awards honor individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional service, foster a sense of belonging, and make meaningful impacts within and beyond the university. One of the standout honorees was the Rutgers University-Camden Driving Change… continue reading
