Specialization:
Prisoner reentry and reintegration, Hispanics/Latinos in the criminal justice system, qualitative research methods

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (2008) University of Chicago

Dr. Martinez’s research interests focus broadly on former prisoner reentry, offender rehabilitation, and Hispanics/Latinos in the criminal justice system. His current research examines social support exchanges and reciprocity among adult ex-prisoners and their families; and the process and utility of assuming transformative social roles for individuals who have committed crimes. Dr. Martinez’s publications have focused on adult incarcerated Hispanics; political implications of Latino former prisoner reentry; reconceptualizing diversity issues, particularly racial and ethnic disproportionality in imprisonment and beyond; theoretical and conceptual considerations on former prisoner reentry; and post-release familial support.

Grants and Projects:
Principal Investigator. Latino Former Prisoner Reintegration and Resettlement: The Impact of Family Relationships on Post-Release Behavior. Funded $2500.00 by the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. May 8-–August 31, 2007.

Principal Investigator. Prisoner Release, Reintegration, and Resettlement among Latino Populations. Funded $2500.00 by Dean’s Research Grant, School of Criminal Justice, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. December 20, 2006–June 30, 2008.

Co-editing a book manuscript on identity transformation and offender change (under contract with Willan Publishing).

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djmartin@rutgers.edu