Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jodi Lane Research Group
Led by Jodi Lane · Sociology and Criminology & Law
What we study
Dr. Jodi Lane studies fear of crime and gang behavior among offenders and the public, using surveys and evaluation research. Her work examines causes and consequences of fear, focusing on corrections and juvenile justice.
What working here is like
- Surveys & interviews
- Papers
- 4
Recent papers, explained
- An exploratory analysis of collateral consequences of justice system involvement among diversion drug court participants
2026 · Journal of Crime and Justice
Explores how drug court participants face negative effects beyond drug use.
- How Drug Court Practitioners and Researchers Adapted to an Ever-Evolving Landscape
2026 · Routledge eBooks
Describes how a Florida drug court adapted to changes like COVID-19 and funding shifts.
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- Diversion Drug Court Recidivism Three Years Later
2026 · Criminal Justice and Behavior
Finds drug court participants recidivated over a year later, with non-marijuana users and more sanctions more likely to reoffend.
- An Examination of Probation Officers’ Views on the Mental Health of People on Misdemeanor Probation in Florida
2025 · American Journal of Criminal Justice
Shows probation officers vary in their views on probationers' mental health based on personal experiences.
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