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About Maxine Bryant

Dr. Maxine Bryant holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Ball State University, a Master of Arts Degree from Saginaw Valley State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services Degree from Walden University. All of her degrees have a concentration in Criminal Justice & Corrections.

In December, 2011, Dr. Bryant relocated to Savannah, GA from Indianapolis, IN and is currently a Lecturer of Criminal Justice at Georgia Southern University. She is a published author of two books and has been recognized and honored in many ways over the years. In 1994 she was recognized as one of America’s 2000 Notable Women. Additionally, Dr. Bryant is listed in the 1998 editions of the Marquis Who’s Who in the Midwest and in the International Who’s Who of Professionals.

Dr. Bryant’s research interest specifically focuses on factors contributing to the successful community reintegration of released prisons. Specifically, she has written and/or presented on transitional jobs for newly released prisoners, the role of the Black Church in successful offender reintegration, the impact of unaddressed childhood trauma and barriers to successful offender reintegration.

Positions

Present Faculty Member, Georgia Southern University ‐ Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
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Curriculum Vitae

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Professional Service and Affiliations

2012 - Present Member, Savannah Black Heritage Festival Planning Committee
2009 - 2011 Member, Board of Directors, John P. Craine House
2000 - 2010 President, Board of Directors, Visions Ministries, Inc.
1995 - 2001 Coordinator of Artist Relations, Joyful Sounds Production
1996 - 1999 President, Indiana Council on Adolescent Pregnancy
1996 - 1997 Member, Indiana Governor’s Conference on Fatherhood Steering Committee
1993 - 1997 Member, Now for the Future Pregnancy Prevention Program Steering Committee
1995 Member, Marion County Health Department Sisterfriend Birthing Project
1995 Moderator,, Opportunities Indianapolis New Executive Program
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Honors and Awards

  • MLK Outstanding Faculty Award, Armstrong State University, 2014
  • Indiana Senior Poet Honor Scroll Award, 2011
  • Stanley K. Lacey Executive Leadership Series, 1993-94
  • 2,000 Notable American Women, 1995
  • The Marquis Who’s Who in the Midwest, 1998-99
  • International Who’s Who of Professionals, 1988

Education

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2013 PhD in Human Services, Concentration in Criminal Justice, Walden University
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1991 MA in Criminal Justice Administration, Saginaw Valley State University
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1981 B.S. in Criminal Justice & Corrections, Ball State University
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Contact Information

Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box: 8105
Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: 912-478-8007
Fax: 912-478-4999


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