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About Christopher Campbell

After completing his PhD in criminology and criminal justice from Washington State University in 2015, Dr. Campbell continued his research emphasizing the compilation of basic and applied research to generate cumulative knowledge for the sake of making the justice system evidence-based and fair in its application. The majority of his work consists of evaluating correctional strategies within adult and juvenile corrections settings, both community and institutionally based. Recent projects have involved evaluating the use of “swift and certain sanctions” on recidivism in probation/parole cases, the utility of violation-based revocations of parole, and study of the connection between institutional treatment programing and prison violence. Other areas of his research include projects that are exploring how perceptions of procedural justice can help improve court processes (e.g., public defense) and improve order within prison systems. Throughout his research, Dr. Campbell places great importance on the use of mixed methods to investigate research questions. Examples of designs he has employed include quantitative data analysis with cross-sectional and longitudinal correctional administrative data, quasi-experimental designs using propensity score matching, interviews, focus groups, cross-sectional and longitudinal survey research, and a randomized controlled trial with people recently released from prison. He also works as a consultant and expert witness for the U.S. Department of Justice, state legislatures, and departments of correction for evaluation research and determine best practices. Ultimately, the aim of Dr. Campbell’s research is to strengthen our knowledge of criminal behavior and its causes, and in turn, improve our societal and systemic responses to it to increase safety and successful reentry for those who are justice-involved. His recent work has appeared in Criminal Justice and Behavior, Criminology and Public Policy, Justice Quarterly, and Criminal Justice Policy Review.

Positions

2017 - Present Research Consultant, Pathfinders of Oregon: Breaking the Cycle of Criminality ‐ Criminology and Criminal Justice
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2015 - Present Assistant Professor, Portland State University
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2018 - 2019 Research Consultant, Oregon Criminal Justice Commission
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2018 - 2019 Research Consultant and Expert Witness, United States Department of Justice
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2017 - 2019 Research Consultant, Rosenbaum and Associates ‐ Compliance Officer and Community Liaison
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2013 - 2015 Senior Research Associate, Washington State Institute for Criminal Justice (WSICJ)
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2010 - 2013 Assistant Professor, Washington State University ‐ Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
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2012 - 2012 Research Consultant, King County (Washington) Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention
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2010 - 2010 Research Consultant, Ohio Justice Policy Center
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2008 - 2009 Research Assistant, Vera Institute of Justice
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2006 - 2006 Research Assistant, Hocking Correctional Facility
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Curriculum Vitae




Grants

2020 - 2020 Examining the decision to detain: Pretrial detention in Oregon
Portland State University
Faculty Enhancement Grant
$12,000
2019 - 2019 Does prison impact people differently?: Identifying an offender typology related to prison effectiveness
Oregon Criminal Justice Commission
Colleague(s): Leymon (Harmon), M., Renauer, B. C., and Henning, K
$75,000
2019 - 2019 Examining the decision to detain: Pretrial detention in Oregon
Oregon Criminal Justice Commission
Colleague(s): Henderson, K. H and Renauer, B. C
$129,817
2018 - 2018 Examining how much is enough: The effect of prison stay duration on recidivism
Oregon Criminal Justice Commission
Colleague(s): Leymon (Harmon), M., Renauer, B. C., and Henning, K.
$182,000
2018 - 2018 Examining the impact of pretrial detention on sentencing in Oregon
Oregon Criminal Justice Commission
Colleague(s): Labreqcue, R. M.
$10,000
2017 - 2017 Assessing the Impact of Pre-Adjudication Assessment Approaches on Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Oregon
National Institute of Justice, W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars in Race and Crime Research Program - NIJ-2017-12000
Colleague(s): Renauer, B. C., and Harmon, M.
$360,000
2017 - 2017 Bureau of Justice Assistance solicitation on Second Chance Act Comprehensive Community-Based Adult Reentry Program
Pathfinder Network of Oregon and the Oregon Department of Corrections - BJA-2017-11540
Role: Principal Investigator
$73,100
2017 - 2017 Understanding How Racial Disparities Are Produced: A System-Wide Assessment of Multnomah County’s Criminal Justice System
Portland State University
Faculty Enhancement Grant
$5,000
2016 - 2016 Fairness and Respect in Corrections: Examining the Role of Procedural Justice in Reducing Harm and Disorder in Prison
College of Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University
$2,600
2016 - 2016 Panacea or Poison: Can Propensity Score Modeling (PSM) Methods Replicate the Results from Randomized Control Trials (RCTs)?
National Institute of Justice, Fiscal Year 16 Data Resources Program - NIJ-2016-9052
Colleague(s): Labrecque, R. M.
$40,000
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2018 - Present Member, Western Society of Criminology
2009 - Present Member, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
2009 - Present Member, American Society of Criminology
2009 - 2015 Member, Western Academy of Criminal Justice
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Honors and Awards

  • 2020 William L. Simon/Routledge Outstanding Paper Award from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
  • 2019 - 2020 Nominated for College of Urban and Public Affairs Research Award, Portland State University
  • 2017 - 2018 College of Urban and Public Affairs Young Scholar Award, Portland State University
  • 2014 - 2015 President’s Leadership and Engagement Awards of Distinction at Washington State University
  • 2013 - 2014 First-Place in Washington State University Wiley Research Exposition – Social Sciences
  • 2012 - 2013 Outstanding Doctoral Student – Departmental Award for Balancing Teaching & Research
  • 2011 - 2012 College of Liberal Arts, Burgess Brothers Memorial Scholarship
  • 2011 - 2012 Washington State University Outstanding Resident Advisor Award
  • 2006 - 2007 Ohio University Sociology and Anthropology Department Outstanding Teacher Award

Courses

  • CCJ 530: Graduate Research Methods
  • CCJ 580: Graduate Community-Based Treatment
  • CCJ 510: Graduate Corrections
  • CCJ 410: Offender Rehabilitation
  • CCJ 410: Probation and Parole / Community-Based Treatment
  • CCJ 220: Juvenile Justice
  • CCJ 380: Criminal Justice Research Methods

Education

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2015 PhD, Washington State University ‐ Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
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2009 MA, Ohio University ‐ Department of Sociology
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2006 BA, Ohio University ‐ Departments of Sociology and Criminology
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Contact Information

Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
College of Urban and Public Affairs
Portland State University
P.O. Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207

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