Degrees and Academic/Professional Qualifications
Current Status*
Professor (Full), Human Rights and Equity Studies, Department of Equity Studies. Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University
Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Equity Studies.
i) Member, Graduate Programme, Communications and Culture (2015-)
ii) Member, Graduate Programme, Education (2008 - [continual reappointment]
iii) Member, Graduate Programme, Environmental Studies (2014- iv)
iv) Member, Graduate Programme, Humanities (2019-
v) Member, Graduate Programme, Interdisciplinary Studies (2012 - [continual reappointment])
vi) Member, Graduate Programme, Public Policy, Administration and Law (2006 - [continual reappointment]).
vii) Member, Graduate Programme, Social Work, (1999 - [continual reappointment]).
viii) Member, Graduate Programme, Socio-legal Studies (2007 - [continual reappointment]).
ix) Member, Graduate Programme, Sociology, (1986- 2020)
x) Member, Graduate Programme, Social and Political Thought, (2001- [continual reappointment]).
(also serving as a member of PhD Dissertation Committees for the graduate programmes in History, Humanities, Law, Political Science and Psychology),
Scholarly and Academic / Professional Qualifications
--Ph.D. Sociology; Comprehensives included Criminology and Urban Sociology (distinction award), dissertation: “Social Organization of Male Prostitution”, Department of Sociology, University of Toronto.
-- MA. Criminology, thesis: “The Social Construction
of Organized Crime”, Centre of Criminology, University of Toronto.
-- BA (hon). Social and Philosophical Studies, Faculty
of Arts and Science, University of Toronto.
Honours/Awards (Selected)
--2021. Honorary Doctorate degree, Sacred Letters, (Hon Dott. S.L.) Huntington University, Sudbury, Ontario.
--2014 Visiting Scholar (May - June), The Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre of Excellence at Huntington University (federated with Laurentian University), Sudbury.
--2010. Nominated Teaching Award, SCOLAPS, York University, April 28.
--2010. Honorary Alumnus Award, Huntington University (presented at May convocation). --2007-2013. Nominated and Elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce (UK).
--2006 to present. Member, Board of Regents, Huntington University (federated with Laurentian University), Sudbury, Ontario.
--2007- 2011 Vice Chair of Board of Regents, Huntington University (federated with Laurentian University), Sudbury, Ontario.
--1989 - present. Canadian Who's Who, University of Toronto Press.
--2004. Nominated by Faculty of Graduate Studies, York University, for the “North Eastern Association of Graduate Schools’ 2003 - 2004 Graduate Faculty Teaching Award”
--2004. Faculty of Graduate Studies Teaching Award, Faculty of Graduate Studies, York University.
--2004-2005. Research Development Fellowship, York University.
--2003. Diploma Solenne, (honorary degree).
Accademia Internazionale di Pontzen di Lettere, Scienze ed Arti, Napoli, Italia.
--2001. SHHRC, Standard Research Grant “Differential Impact
of the Media on Delinquency (reported as well under External Funding).
--2000. Award of Excellence for Outstanding Contributions to Anti-Racism, Georgian College and Student Administrative Council, Georgian College.
--1998. Lord Ruthven Assembly Award. International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts, London, UK for article: “Dracula as a Contemporary Ethnography: A Critique of Mediated Moralities and Mysterious Mythologies”.
--1998. Nominated for 1998 Prix Aurora Awards, The National SF & Fantasy Society / La Société Nationale de la S-F et du Fantastique, category: Best Other Work in English for article “Dracula as a Contemporary Ethnography: A Critique of Mediated Moralities and Mysterious Mythologies”.
--1997. Award for Outstanding Teaching, York University Sociology Association.
--1996. Visiting Scholar, Summer School of Cultural Studies, Network in Cultural Studies and Research Unit for Contemporary Culture, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyvaskyla Finland, May (other recipients included Stuart Hall, Homi K. Bhabha).
--1996. John O’Neill Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching, Sociology, York University.
--1995. Outstanding Contributions to Teaching Award,
Sociology Undergraduate Students' Association (SUSA).
--1994. Letter of Recognition, (re: Contributions to criminal justice.) Premier R. Rae, Ontario.
--1990. OCUFA 1989 Teaching Award for
Outstanding Contributions to University Teaching.
Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations.
--1988.Dean's Award for Outstanding Contributions in Teaching, Faculty of Arts York University.
--1988. Publication Award. Pontzen International Academy of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Naples, Italy for “This Idle Trade”.
-- 1982. University of Toronto Open Scholarship.
-- Solicitor General Grant, Graduate Criminology.
-- Ontario Scholarship.
-- Montesorri Student Award, Sudbury.
Employment History—Full Time*
-- 2015 – 2020, Director, Undergraduate Programme, Department of Equity Studies.
-- 2014 (July) - present, Professor, Human Rights Programme, Department of Equity Studies.
-- 2016 (July) - 2020 (July), Undergraduate programme Director, Department of Equity Studies.
--2007 (July ) – 2014 (July ), Professor, Criminology, Department of Social Science.
--2003 (July ) – 2009 (July). Professor, Coordinator, Sociology, School of Social Sciences.
--1997 (July 1) -1998 (Dec 31). Dean. Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies, York University. (Student Enrolment:
7800 students or approximately 5000 FFTEs; Full-time Faculty:145 FTEs; Full-time Staff: 50 FTEs; Annual Faculty Operating Budget: $21M).
--1996-1997. Chair. Department of Sociology, Atkinson College, York University.
--1991-1996. Associate Professor of Sociology (with tenure). Faculty of Arts, York University.
--. Assistant Professor of Sociology. Faculty of Arts, York University.
--1982. Research Associate, Study on Maritimers, New College, University of Toronto.
--. Research Associate, Police Studies, Centre of Criminology, University of Toronto.
--.Contract faculty. Department of Sociology (St George Campus) and the Centre of Criminology, University of Toronto.
--.Contract faculty. Department of Social Services, Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (three full year courses annually).
--. National Parole Service, Solicitor General,
Corrections Canada.
--. John Howard Society of Metropolitan Toronto.
Research
Scholarly Books
Solo
-- 2017. Offended & Offending: Understanding Youth Crime Toronto: APF Second Edition (505pp). [ First Edition: 2016. Offended & Offending: Understanding Youth Crime Toronto: APF (402pp).
-- 2006. What do they Know? Youth, Crime and Culture
deSitter Toronto (378pp) (2nd printing).
-- 1998. Crime and Culture: Refining the Traditions.
Canadian Scholars’ Press. Toronto. (328 p).
--1987. This Idle Trade. VitaSana Books. Concord, Ont.
(389 pages).
Co authored
-- 2012. Violated & Silenced (with N. Couto) Toronto: APF Press, (547 pp). January
-- 2008. Cultural Contradictions of Delinquency: Youth Gambling in Canada (with Reza Barmaki) Toronto: APF Press, (233 pp)
-- 2002. Teaching Controversy (with L. Jakubowski) Fernwood Press. Halifax. (250 pp).
PUBLICATIONS—Books—Edited Volumes*
Solo
-- 2005. Law and Justice: A Critical Inquiry APF Press. Toronto (401pp)
-- 1980. Political Crime: A Special Issue of Canadian Criminology Forum. vol.2 (Spring).
Co authored (alphabetized)
-- 2015. “Righting” Humanity (with Dr M. Jacobs). Toronto APF (516pp).
-- 2013 Social Justice & Human Rights (with M. Jacobs) APF Press. Toronto (246pp)
-- 1992. Canadian Penology: Advanced Perspectives and Research (with K. McCormick) Canadian Scholars’ Press. Toronto. (460pp)
-- 1992. Understanding Policing (with K. McCormick) Canadian Scholars’ Press. Toronto. (705pp)
-- 1983. Deviant Designations: Crime, Law and Deviance in Canada (with T. Fleming). (490pp). Butterworth. Toronto. (reprinted 1987).
PUBLICATIONS—Chapters in Peer Reviewed Books*
Solo
-- 2017. “Ideologies, Institutions and Law”. In M. Jacobs (ed) Geographical Dislocation to Social Dislocation. Toronto: APF Press.
-- 2016. “The Dialectics of Empowerment: From the Horrors of War to the Emergence of the Collective Conscientization” In Derek A. Salick I Lived a Dream. NY: Create Space/Amazon.
-- 2015. “Dislocation as Deracinated Subjectivities: A Case of Refugee Youths”. In M. Jacobs (ed) From Geographical Dislocation to Social Dislocation. Toronto: APF Press.
-- 2013. “Impact of Ideologies in Institutionalizing Injustice: The Pathology of Pathologizing”pp 46. In Social Justice and Human Rights (eds. L. Visano & Merle A. Jacobs). Toronto: APF Press.
-- 2013 “Servitude of the certitude in the 9/11 hauntology: a case study of (in)securities in cyber ‘security’”. In C. Colaguori (ed) Security, Life and Death: Governmentality and Biopower
in the Post-9/11 Era. Toronto: deSitter Press. (June).
-- 2013. “Impact of Ideologies in Institutionalizing Injustice: The Pathology of Pathologizing”,pp 46. In Social Justice and Human Rights (eds. L. Visano & Merle A. Jacobs). Toronto: APF Press.
-- 2011.“Whose Refuge?” In M. Jacobs (ed) Trauma, Dislocation and Human Rights. Toronto: APF Publishers. (September).
-- 2011. “What’s Wrong with Rights?” In M. Jacobs (ed) Trauma, Dislocation and Human Rights Toronto: APF Publishers. (September).
-- 2010. “Foreword --The Professionalization of Work: Cultures
of Coercive Credentialism”, The Professionalization of Work
M. Jacobs and S. Bosanac (eds) 5pp Toronto: deSitter Press.
-- 2010 “Professions and the Individual: The Impact of Culture in the Control of Careers”, The Professionalization of Work. M. Jacobs and S. Bosanac (eds) 5pp Toronto: deSitter Press 23pp.
-- 2007 "Adversarial Justice" in Gregg Barak (ed) Battleground: Criminal Justice. Wesport Conn. :Greenwood Publishers, 18pp
-- 2007 "The Social in Justice as Social Injustice”. M. Jacobs (ed) Justice, Health and Culture Toronto: Thomson Nelson; reprinted in M. Jacobs (ed) Critical Readings In Health Toronto APF 2008, 16pp
-- 2006. “Preface” in M. Jacobs The Cappuccino Principle Toronto: deSitter Press 2pp.
-- 2005. "Class Enriching the Classroom: the 'radical' as rooted pedagogic strengths". In S. Muzzatti and V. Samarco (eds) Working Class Academics - reflections from the wrong side of the tracks Lanham, Maryland: Roman and Littlefield.
-- 2004. “A Critique of the Cultures of Control: A Case Study of Cyber Rape”. In J. Hodgson and D. Kelly (eds) Sexual Violence NY Criminal Justice Press NY. 2002 reprinted from “A Critique of the Cultures of Control: A Case Study of Cyber Rape”. In J. Hodgson and D. Kelly (eds) Sexual Violence. Wesport, Conn. Praeger (pp 51-71).
-- 2002. “The Impact of Whiteness on the Culture of Law: from theory to practice”. In C. Levine-Rasky (ed.) Working Through Whiteness SUNY Press. (pp 209-237).
-- 2001. “Community-Based Corrections”. In J. Winterdyk
(ed.) Corrections in Canada: Social Reactions to Crime Toronto: Prentice-Hall (pp 296-322).
-- 1998. “Whores and Heroes: Prostituting the Self as a Mediated Commodity”.In S. McMahon (ed.) Women, Crime and Culture. Toronto: Canadian Scholars’ Press. (pp 117-137).
-- 1997.“Bram Stoker’s Dracula as a Critical Ethnography: A Critique of Mediated Moralities and Mysterious Mythologies”. In C. Davison (ed.) Bram Stoker’s Dracula, London/Toronto: Dundurn Press. (pp 331-350).
-- 1997. “From Localized Texts to Hegemonic Narratives: Contextualizing the ‘Games Pimps Play’”.In J. Hodgson, Games Pimps Play. Toronto: Canadian Scholars’ Press. (pp xi-xxxii).
-- 1996. “Delinquency as Mediated Texts”. In G. O'Bireck Not a Kid Anymore: Youth, Deviance, Subcultures and Crime. Toronto: Nelson. (pp 72-106).
-- 1995. “Community, Crime and Corrections: Re-shaping Control”. In I. Davies and P. Anisef (eds.) Different Canadas, Diverse Sociologies, Toronto: York University. (pp 222-239).
-- 1994. “The Culture of Capital as Carceral: Conditions and Contradictions”. In K. McCormick (ed.) Carceral Contexts, Toronto: Canadian Scholars’ Press. (pp 193-219).
-- 1993. “Contested Career Formations, Contextual Stages
and Cultural Contingencies” in G. O'Bireck, Gettin' Tall.
Toronto: Canadian Scholars’ Press. (pp vii-xvii).
-- 1993.“Getting Connected: Becoming A Hustler”. In T.
Fleming (ed.) Youth Injustice Toronto: Canadian Scholars’ Press. (pp 377-428).
-- 1991. “The Impact of Age on Paid Sexual Encounters”. In
John A. Lee (ed.) Gay Midlife and Maturity. New York: Harrington.
-- 1985. “Crime, Law and the State: The Linkage Problem”. In T.Fleming (ed.)The New Criminologies. Toronto: Oxford University Press. pp43-61.
-- 1987. “Getting Connected and Surviving as a Street Transient” in Robert Stebbins Sociology NY: Harper and Row: pp219-223 (originally published as “Tramps, Tricks and Troubles: Transients and Their Controls”. In T. Fleming and L. Visano (eds.) Deviant Designations. Toronto: Butterworth. (pp 215-253).
Chapters in Peer Reviewed Books*
Co authored (alphabetized)
-- 2015. “Challenges and Prospects of an Alternative Rehabilitation” (with W. Crichlow). In Alternative Offender Rehabilitation and Social Justice Arts and Physical Engagement in Criminal Justice and Community Settings Edited by Janelle Joseph and Wesley Crichlow. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave, Macmillan. (11pp).
-- 2009. “The impact of colour in “correcting” youths: a programme of action”.(with W. Crichlow), Racism, Culture and Law: Critical Readings ed. by Dr R. Barmaki APF Press. Toronto. (26pp).
-- 2009. “Instrumentalism as the ideology of discipline: the impact of technology on corrections”. (with Dr K. McCormick) Racism, Culture and Law: Critical Readings edited by Dr R. Barmaki APF Press. Toronto. (20pp).
-- 2005.“The Social Organization of Internet Policing: From Pornography to Terrorism” In C. Orban and J. Hodgson (eds) Public Policing in the 21st Century: Comparative Issues and Dilemmas Criminal Justice Press (with Dr Abbee Corb-Cinotti).
-- 2004 “Labelling and Symbolic Interaction Theories” In J. Mitchell Miller (ed) The Encyclopedia of Criminology (with Dr D.Baker) NY: Routledge.
-- 1998. Culture and Control at the Crossroads: A Case Study of Local Squeegee Kids as Subversive Subjects” (with C. MacArthur and S. McMahon). In S. McMahon (ed.) Women, Crime and Culture. Toronto: Canadian Scholars’ Press. (pp 231-252).
-- 1995. “Community (In)action and Carceral Connections” (with K. McCormick). In Nick Larson (ed.) The Canadian Criminal Justice System. Toronto: Canadian Scholars’ Press. (pp 295-309).
-- 1994. “Official Deviance in the Legal System” (with Dr J. A. Lee). In J. Klofas, D. Kalinich and S. Stojkovic (eds.)
The Administration of Criminal Justice Organizations. Prospect Heights, Illinois: Waveland Press (also reprinted in 1990). Originally in L. Ross (ed.) Law and Deviance. Beverly Hills: Sage. 1981 (pp 215-250).
-- 1993. “Liaison and Admissions” (with Greg Jacobs). In Not Yet Satisfied. Toronto: York University, Faculty of Graduate Studies.
-- 1991. “Law and Social Services” (with R. Doyle). In
G.A. Watson, J. Hutchinson, J. Mosher and K. Roach.(eds.) Civil Litigation in Canada Toronto: Montgomery.
-- 1991. “Deviance and Social Order” (with L. Jakubowski and K. McCormick). In K. Ishwaran's Sociology. New Delhi: Addison- Wesley.
-- 1987.“Access to Health and Social Services: Social Work’s Responsibility” (with R. Doyle). In R. Carriere and P. Roberge (eds.) Social Work Practice, Laurentian University,
Ontario Association of Professional Social Workers. Pp66-83.
PUBLICATIONS—Chapters in Books—Self-Edited Volumes*
Solo
-- 2005.“Preface”, Law and Justice: A Critical Inquiry Toronto. APF Press. 7pp
-- 2005. “Introduction: Law - Criminal Justice Nexus as the Locus of Injustice” 31pp Law and Justice: A Critical Inquiry .Toronto: APF Press.
-- 1983. “Italo-Canadians and the Mafia: A Case of Misplaced Deviant Designations”. In T. Fleming and L. Visano (eds.) Deviant Designations. Toronto: Butterworth. pp 71-98.
Chapters in Books—Self-Edited Volumes
Co authored ( alphabetized)
-- 2015 “Introduction: Can health be used to understand Equity?” (with Merle Jacobs). Righting” Humanity” (with Dr M. Jacobs ed.). Toronto APF (516pp).
-- 2015 “Health inequities & health policies: Can you advocate?” (with Merle Jacobs) Righting” Humanity (with Dr M. Jacobs ed.). Toronto APF (516pp).
-- 1992.“Regulating An Urban Order: Policing Pathologies in the Carceral City”. (with K. McCormick). In K. McCormick and
L. Visano (eds.) Understanding Policing. Toronto:
Canadian Scholars. (pp 229-246).
____. “Policing Understanding: Cultural Controls and Contesting Contexts”. (with K. McCormick), In K. McCormick and L.
Visano (eds.)Understanding Policing. Toronto: Canadian Scholars’.
(pp vii-xii).
____. “Technology and Punishment: Generic Trends”. (with K. McCormick). In K. McCormick and L. Visano (eds.) Canadian Penology. Canadian Scholars’ Press.pp339-348.
____. “Problematic Penological Prospects: Prefatory Comments”. (with K. McCormick). In K. McCormick and L. Visano (eds.) Canadian Penology. Canadian Scholars’ Press. (pp vii-xii).
PUBLICATIONS— Articles in Refereed Journals*
Solo
-- 2004.“Degrees Of Freedom: The Applied Degree As The Pedagogy Of Praxis, Dialectics of Discipline And The Primacy Of Partnerships”, College Quarterly, Summer Volume 7. Number 3. (23pp).
-- 2000.“Colour,Crime and Culture” Identity: A Journal of
Inequality and Education” v 1, no.1: 32-64.
-- 1996. “War on Drugs: From The Politics of Punishment to the Prospects of Peacekeeping” Addictions: An International
Research Journal vol. 1 (Fall): 81-95.
-- 1990. “Crime As A Commodity: Police Use of Informers”
Journal of Human Justice (Autumn), vol. 2 no. 1: 105-114.
-- 1990. “The Socialization of Street Kids”, Sociological Studies
of Child Development, vol. 3: 139-161.
-- 1990. “The Impact of Age on Paid Sexual Encounters” Journal
of Homosexuality vol. 20, no. 3/4 (Autumn): 207-236.
-- 1988.“Generic and Generative Dimensions of Interactionism” International Journal of Comparative Sociology, 29(3): 230-244.
-- 1980. “From Sociology of Deviance Towards A
Deviant Controlology” Canadian Criminology Forum vol. 2, no.2 (Spring): 51-57.
Co authored
-- 2003. “The Role of Law in the Rule of Economics: a Critical Study of Ghana’s Labour Laws” (with N.Bastine) Journal of Asian and African Studies Volume 38, Issue 1.
-- 2002. Law and the Culture of Capital: A Critical Perspective on Labour’s Right to Associate in Developing Societies”
(with N.Bastine) Journal of Developing Societies.1, January 2vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 1-22(22).
-- 1988. “Equality and Multiculturalism” (with R. Doyle) Journal of Law and Social Policy, vol. 3 (Jan.): 21-35.
-- 1988. “Removing the Obstacles: Strategies for Increasing Access to Community Services”, (with R. Doyle).The Social Worker/ Travailleur Social.
-- 1987. “Access to Human Services” (with R. Doyle) Perceptions, vol. 10, no.5:12-13.
-- 1987. “Inequalities Within Service Delivery Systems: A Case of Cultural Insensitivity” (with R. Doyle) Currents: Journal of Race Relations vol. 4 no. 3 (Summer): 3-5
-- 1986. “Increasing Accountability: A Look at the US Committee for Responsive Philanthropy” (with R. Doyle) Philanthropist vol. VI, no. 1(Spring): 34-40.
PUBLICATIONS—Reviews in Refereed Journals*
-- 2006. Jeff Ferrell et al “Cultural Criminology Unleashed”, Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
July, 48(4).[Invited]
-- 2006. Jeffrey Ian Ross, “The Dynamics of Political Crime” in Criminal Justice Review volume 31 issue 2 : 175-177 [Invited].
-- 1999.Karim Murji Policing Drugs. Addictions:An International Research Journal (Winter). [Invited]
-- 1999. J. Ross, Cutting The Edge: Current Perspectives in Radical/ Critical Criminology and Criminal Justice,Canadian Journal of Sociology November/ December [Invited].
-- 1992. A. Jansen and C. Jansen, Sociological and Economic Change in the peasant society of Troina, Scholarly Research and Review Journal. [Invited]
-- 1988. V. Hans and N. Vidmar, Judging The Jury. Criminal Justice Review vol. 13, no. 1 Spring):67-68 [Invited].
-- 1984. M. Cusson Why Delinquency? Canadian Criminology Forum, vol. 6 (Spring): 200-203. [invited].
1980.E. Schur's “Politics of Deviance” Canadian Criminology Forum, vol. 3 (Fall): 79-82.
PUBLICATIONS—Published Professional Reports*
Solo
-- 2004. “Degrees of Freedom” The Institute of Applied Research and Innovation, Georgian College, Barrie (27 pp)
-- 2004. "A Comparative Analysis of State Sponsored Policy on Multiculturalism: A Cross Cultural Study", Athenian Policy Forum, Research Study Series , Research Report 133, (ISBN1-55276-033-2)
-- 1983.The Family in Our Community: Background for Social Planning. Toronto: Social Planning Council.
Co authored (alphabetized)
-- 1989. Opening The Umbrella: Service Needs of the Japanese Ethno-Cultural Community. (with L. Malibar and R. Doyle ) Toronto: Japanese Family Services Association. (66 pages).
-- 1987. A Time for Action (with R. Doyle). Social Planning Council of Metropolitan Toronto (249 pp).
-- 1987. A Program for Action. (with R. Doyle). Social Planning Council of Metropolitan Toronto (136p).
-- 1987. A Summary of Actions (with R. Doyle).Social Planning Council of Metropolitan Toronto (56 pp).
PUBLICATIONS—Articles in Published Conference Proceedings*
-- 2004. “The Applied Degree as the Pedagogy of Praxis,
Dialectics of Discipline and the Primacy
of Partnerships" Report of the Proceedings of
the 2nd Annual Conference on The Applied Degree, Applied Degree Conference, CAATS.
-- 2000. “The Culture of Connectedness” Report of the Proceedings of the 1st Tapestry of Teaching Conference”, Georgian College, Keynote Address Nov 4, (14pp).
-- 1994. “The Police and the Media” Report of Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Symposium on Policing: Concepts for Change, Toronto, (September 20) Ontario Provincial Police Association.(pp 92-98).
-- 1991.“Drugs in a Multicultural Context” Keynote Address, Report of Proceedings of Drug Awareness for Professionals Serving the Italo-Canadian Community Conference, B. Corbesi (ed.) Toronto (pp 1-3).
-- 1987. “Concluding Remarks”, Report of
Proceedings Multicultural Access to City Services Symposium, E. Miller (ed.). Toronto.
-- 1986. “The Social Justice of Legal Remedies” Report
of Proceedings, Charter of Rights and Freedoms Conference, Canadian Council on Social Development and Social Planning Council.
-- 1985. “Foreword: Moving Beyond Legal Paradoxes
Towards Social Action” Report of Proceedings , Charter of Rights and Freedoms Conference, Canadian Council on
Social Development and Social Planning Council.
Co authored (alphabetized)
-- 1992. “The Moral Paradoxes of Ethnographic Criminological Research”, (with K. McCormick) F. Andrews (ed.) Report
of Proceedings Qualitative Analysis Conference, Carleton University (May 23).
-- 1988. “Access and Equity”. (with R. Doyle). Keynote
Address. Developing A Multicultural Health Agenda: A National Ethnic Health Policy Conference, Adelaide Australia, Report of Proceedings Published by Social Planning Council of Metropolitan Toronto . (pp 1-38).
-- 1986. “Access”, (with R. Doyle) Proceedings of
Symposium: Partnership In Health, R. Masi (ed.) Published by Social Planning Council of Metropolitan Toronto . (pp 1-38).
PUBLICATIONS—Bibliographies / Published
Course Outlines/Teaching Resources
-- 2000. "Sociology of Law”. In Lloyd Klein Syllabi
and Instructional Materials for Teaching Sociology of Law Washington, DC: American Sociological Association.
-- 2000. “Teaching Controversy”. In York University: Forty Years of Teaching , P. Rogers (ed) Centre for Support of Teaching.
-- 1997. “Sociology of Law” In S. Griffiths Syllabi and
Instructional Materials for Sociology of Law Washington, DC: American Sociological Association.
-- 1993. “Policing” Police Section Syllabus, Academy
of Criminal Justice Sciences, Cincinnati, Ohio.
-- 1991 and 1992. “Policing Society” Syllabus Bank (Police Section, the American Criminology Association) J. Frank, University of Cincinnati (ed.).
-- 1989. “Sociology of Crime and Delinquency” In R. Wight
(ed.) Crime and Control: Syllabi and Instructional Materials for Criminology and Criminal Justice. Washington:
American Sociological Association.
-- 1980. Political Crime: A Select Bibliography
Canadian Criminology Forum vol. 2 no. 2 (Spring).
PUBLICATIONS—Text Books / Curriculum Materials/Repro Texts
-- 2004. "Class Enriching the Classroom: the 'radical' as rooted pedagogic strengths" In C. Duran Schools, Critical Pedagogy and Mass Media Repro Text, Toronto York University Bookstore . Claudio Duran's SOCI/SOSC 3545 6.0M course being taught at York University reprinted in 2008 for SOCI/SOSC 3545 6.0M
-- 2000. “Introduction: Connecting Crime and Culture"(Chapter 1). In Dr D. Langan Crime and Deviance Repro Text, Toronto
York University Bookstore (pp. 1-32)
-- 1993; 1994; 1995; 1996. Community and Interaction (Repro. Text, with J. Moore) Canadian Scholars’ Press
-- 1992. Understanding Policing (Repro. Text,
with Dr K. McCormick), Canadian Scholars’ Press
-- 1989. Source book: Social Interaction and Community, (with Dr M. Lanphier) Sociology, York University.
-- 1977. Source book: Policing in History, Centre of Criminology, University of Toronto.
Co authored (alphabetized)
-- 2003 with Dr W. Crichlow “New Youth Justice Strategy and its impact on social work, youth serving agencies and young offenders”, pp 98-103. In L. Visano Socialization and Identity Repro Text, Toronto York University Bookstore
PUBLICATIONS—Unpublished Professional Reports
Solo:
-- 2016. VitaNova Foundation Aggregate Data Collection Questionnaire Analysis.
-- 2016. VitaNova Foundation analysis of “Survey Results for Evaluating Public Perceptions of the Efficacy of Treatment Outcomes” New Life For The Addicted: The Story of Vitanova (January).
-- 2011. “Management Training Program”, Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (contact Ms Georgia Graham) www.westofwindsor.com (November).
-- 2005. “Needs Assessment Protocol: Drug Use Among Youths”, Vitanova Foundation, Toronto.
-- 2002. “Applied Degree in Police Sciences”. Report to the Dean and VP Academic, Georgian College.
-- 2001. “Qualitative Analysis of the TASC Research
Project”, Report, Department of Criminal Justice, University
of Toledo, Ohio.
-- 2001. "The Contexts of a Graduate Masters Degree in Criminal Justice: communicating the niche with a unique program of study. Report Associate Dean of Health and Human Services, University of Toledo. Ohio
-- 2001.Youth Criminal Justice Act”, National Youth Justice Roundtable, Ottawa, Department of Justice.
-- 1991. “Ethics and Research” , draft Report, Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association.
-- 1990.Response to the Law Reform Commission Project on-the Multiculturalism Act (in reference to forms of racial discrimination). (Invited/Confidential)
-- 1990. Critique of the Canadian Security Intelligence Act. Prepared for the Special Committee of the House of Commons on the Review of the C.S.I.S. Act. (Invited/Confidential)
-- 1977. Profile of Peel Regional Community Report. Centre of Criminology, University of Toronto
Co authored (alphabetized)
-- 2014. “Working Conditions in the Thai Shrimp Industry: An Annotated Bibliography” with A. Hall (Thailand) and Dr M Jacobs. October.
-- 2006. “Meeting the challenges: skilled construction craft work: A Revision” Labourers International Union of North America (LIUNA) With B. Spotton Visano and Antonio Nicaso, (contact:
John Mandarino), Toronto.
-- 2005. “Meeting the challenges: skilled construction craft work” Labourers International Union of North America (LIUNA) With
B. Spotton Visano, (contact: John Mandarino), Toronto.
-- 2004. “A Review of Examination Rescheduling”, Report to Senate Executive (with R. Everett, M. Lockshin), January 13.
-- 2003.“Social Cohesion Project” National Congress of Italian Canadians, Toronto (with A. Hofstetter, T. Carella, G. Grande), Heritage Canada.
-- 2000. Report on the Review of the Proposed degree in Applied Police Sciences Georgian College Justice Studies Programme (Dr K. McCormick).
-- 1999. A Review of Graduate Criminal Justice Programme
(with Dr B. Spotton Visano), Report Dean of Health and Human Services, University of Toledo.
-- 1999. VitaNova Foundation with Dr B. Spotton Visano reviewed “Methodology for Evaluating Day Treatment Outcomes”.
-- 1999. “Meeting the Challenge” Report on the University of Toledo (with B. Spotton Visano), Ohio Board of Regents.
-- 1992. “Equity and Employment: Jobs Ontario: Training Strategies”, Discussion Paper (with W. Crichlow) Department of Social Services, Metropolitan Toronto
-- 1990. “Study Format For Capital Funding”(with J. Ward and R. Doyle) Japanese Canadian Redress Foundation.
-- 1990. Report of Task Force on Multiculturalism, (with R. Doyle) Social Planning Council.
-- 1986. Human Service Issues and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (with R. Doyle) Toronto: Social Planning Council.
-- 1984. “Compressed Work Week: Between a Rock and a Hard Place” (with F. Chen, E. Hegney and B. Chisholm) Metropolitan Toronto Police. (February).
-- 1982. Pilot study on “Maritimers in Toronto: A Case of Ethnic Identity”, (with Dr M. Marger; Dr P.Obermiller, U of Cincinnati
and D. Magill, U of Toronto).
PUBLICATIONS—Other Publications and Testimony
-- 2009 “Atkinson Made it Possible” in Room to Grow: Celebrating Atkinson’s Living Legacy eds. Dr Brenda Spotton Visano and Kristin Taylor, Toronto Canada: York University, 2009. (205pp)
-- 1998.“Thank you to the College for Confronting the Challenge” Atkinson College Newsletter, 2(Dec).
-- 1998. “The Mutability of the Atkinson College Mission”, Atkinson College Newsletter, vol. 1(Sept).
-- 1991.“Towards Anti-Racist Pedagogies: Exploring Critical Alternatives” (with L. Jakubowski) CORE vol. 1 no.4 (April).
-- 1990. Critique of the Canadian Security Intelligence Act. Prepared for the Special Committee of the House of Commons on the Review of the C.S.I.S. Act. (Invited/Confidential)
-- 1990. Response to the Law Reform Commission Project on-the Multiculturalism Act (in reference to forms of
racial discrimination). (Invited/Confidential
-- 1990. “Politics and Multiculturalism”, Select Committee
of MPPs, Queen's Park, Toronto (Chair: M. Harris, MPP). June 25.
-- 1990. Police, Politics and Race-Relations”, (with R. Doyle) Metropolitan Toronto Council (Mayor Tonks' Committee) July 3.
-- 1987.Report on “Discrimination”(with R.Doyle) Mayor's Committee on Community and Race Relations, March 10.
-- 1987.“Access” (with R. Doyle) Metropolitan Toronto Council, Community Services and Housing Committee, May 14.
-- 1987.“Don’t Call them Delinquents” La Revista Medica per la Famiglia November 41.
-- 1986. “I Delinquenti: Angeli Con il Coltello” La Revista Medica per la Famiglia 25.
-- 1985. “Sociology of Crowd Violence”, La Revista Medica per la Famiglia 16.
-- 1985. “Gambling: Paradoxes and Problems”, La Revista Medica per la Famiglia II.
-- 1984. “A Response to the Draft Legislation on the Children's Act” Legislative Committee on the Children's Act, Queen's Park, Toronto, February 21
-- 1983. “Economic Factors and Violence” (with M. Harker) Metro Task Force on Violence Against Women and Children, City Hall, Toronto.
-- 1983. Some Neglected Issues Concerning Transient Youths” (with E. Frerichs and W. Dwyer) Metro Task Force for Low Income Single People, City Hall, Toronto, June 23.
-- 1982. Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs re. Bill C-53, Amendments to Criminal Code on Sexual Offenses, March 8.
-- 1980.“Editorial: The Challenge of Political Crime” Canadian Criminology Forum 2 (Spring).
Keynote Addresses
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
-- “Reclaiming the Community and Securing the Social” International Outlook Conference on Human Security, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand, November 10 -12, 2003.
-- “Access and Equity”, (Delivered jointly with R. Doyle) National Ethnic Health Policy Conference, Adelaide, Australia, April 15, 1988.
-- “Youth Justice Strategy and Legislation: The impact on youth serving agencies,” National Youth Justice Roundtable, Department of Justice and Carleton University, Ottawa, March 30, 2001.
-- “A Programme of Action: Concrete Proposals to address the Implementation of the new Youth Criminal Justice Act”, National Youth Justice Roundtable, Department of Justice and Carleton University Ottawa, March 31, 2001.
-- “The Community- In-Action, Imaging and Empowering: The Somali and Italian Communities”Annual Conference National Congress of Italian Canadians, Columbus Centre, Toronto, June 5, 1993.
-- “The Dynamics of Today's Campus Community: Race, Gender and Class Issues”, Annual National Meeting, Canadian Association of College and University Student Services, Toronto. November 1, 1990.
-- “Journey into Social Justice: The hope and prospects of young social justice seekers”, And Social Justice For All Conference, (1,000 students from TDSB and Halton School Board) York University, May 7, 2014.
-- “Transformative Teaching Transitions as Stages of Subversion and Pedagogies of Praxis: from tethered triangles, cynical cycles to connecting circles”, Teaching and Learning Symposium on Talking Transitions, The Lougheed Teaching and Learning Centre of Excellence at Huntington University, Sudbury, May 2, 2014
-- “Beyond the Slogans: prospects for authentic community- university engagement”. Engage 2012: Contemporary Communities Conference, University of Guelph, March 17, 2012
-- “Cultural Contradictions of Delinquency: Youth Gambling in Canada”, 3rd Annual At-risk Youth & the Law Conference, Durham College, Oshawa, workshop leader and keynote workshop speaker March 30th, 2011.
-- “What Do They Know?: From the Culture of Crime to Crime Cultures”, Cycle of Violence Seminar, York University, March 23, 2005.
-- “Degrees of Freedom: the applied degree as the pedagogy of praxis, dialectics of discipline and the primacy of partnerships”, Applied Degree Conference, CAATS, Kempelfelt Convention Centre, Barrie June 16, 2004.
-- “The differential impact of media on youth: Identity, crime and culture,” Institute of University Partnerships and Advanced Studies, Georgian College, March 25th. 2003 (Previous keynoters: Stephen Lewis, Roberta Bodnar).
-- “Towards a critical cultural theory of law: Contextualizing the consequences of control”, Distinguished Lecture Series, Justice and Public Safety Institute, Georgian College March 25th., 2003.
-- “Culture of Connectedness”. Keynote Address. Tapestry of Teaching Conference, Georgian College, Barrie, November 4, 2000.
-- “Doing Social Justice.” Inaugural Address, Social Justice Club, Brescia College, University of Western Ontario, December 3,1998.
-- “Staging A Career,” Atkinson College Student Association, Atkinson College Student Association Orientation, York University. August 23, 1997.
-- “Italian Canadians and the Law” The 2nd Mirrors and Windows Conference, Elia Chair in Italian Canadian Studies. (videotaped), April 23, 1994.
-- “Beyond the Text: The Challenge of Critical Criminology”, Inaugural Address, sponsored by McLaughlin College Lecture Series and the Sociology Undergraduate Students Association,, Oct 28,1993.
-- “Racism and Education: Community Strategies and Administrative Responses”, Toronto Board of
Education, Conference on Anti-Racist Professional Development. February 5, 1993.
-- “Visioning: Trends in Community Development,” Cedar Glen Conference, Lawrence Heights Area Alliance. November 8, 1992.
-- “Crime Trends: Ideological Manipulations and Implications for Race, Gender and Class” M.A.V.I.C.Conference, Correctional Services, Toronto, October 17, 1992.
-- “Drugs in a Multicultural Context: Backgrounds and Foreground” Conference on Drug Awareness for Professionals Serving the Italian Community of Ontario, Toronto, May 10, 1991.
-- “Race, Culture and the Modern Classroom,” (with L. Jakubowski) Role of the Teacher in the 1990's, Symposium, Professional Development Day, Toronto School Board. February 8, 1991.
-- “Policing Information”, Sociology Undergraduate Student Association, York University, Nov 22, 1989.
-- “The Problems of Ethnic Identity”, (with Senator P. Bosa and Mr. T. Grande, MPP).Community Symposium, Columbus Centre. December 11, 1980.
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Scholarly and Professional Academic Activities—Executive Positions*
--Member, Founding, Advisory Board. Canadian Institute for International Policing, Sudbury (Frank Elsner, Chief of Police, 2011- present.
--Member, Executive, Board of Directors, Ontario Confederation of Faculty Associations (OCUFA), June 2013 - 2014.
--Member, Board of Directors, Ontario Confederation of Faculty Associations (OCUFA), June 2007- 2013 (also member OCUFA Staff Relations Committee 2007- 2013).
--Member, Board of Directors, Canadian Friends of Burma. (http://www.cfob.org/) April 2013- present
--Member, International Research Linkages Panel (IRLP), Institute of Social Sciences, Academy of Social Sciences Ho Chi Minh City,
Viet Nam (contact:TS Nguyn, Director). 2006- present.
--Chair, Personnel Committee, Board of Regents, Huntington University, 2011- present.
--Member, Executive Committee, Board of Regents, Huntington University, 2011- present.
--Member, Board of Directors, Multicultural Women's Organisation, 2012- present
(http://abdullahsalick.wix.com/mwoiint)
--Member, Board of Directors, Friends in Trouble (FIT). Toronto (contact : Jamal Clarke), 2006 – present. (also Member of the Media Committee)
--Member of the Steering Committee, UniF Canada, (University of Fondwa, Haiti), 2006- present.
--Member, Board of Directors, Petit a Petit/ Peace by Piece Foundation Inc, Toronto, (contact: S. Chugh), 2006 -present.
--Member, Board of Directors, Tumaini House, Toronto, (contact : Exec Director, Japheth Omosa).
--Co Chair with Bill Currie, Police Studies Degree Advisory Development Committee, Curriculum: Development and Renewal Committee, Georgian College. (contact D. Dubois, Dean, Georgian College) 1999- 2008.
--Member, (by invitation), Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, 2004- 2008.
--Member, Advisory Council, Ontario Provincial Police, Education and Development Services Board, (appointed by former OPP Commissioner Boniface), 2001- 2009.
--Member, Educational Advisory Committee, Marcus Garvey Community Centre for Leadership and Education, (contact AJ Clarke President), Toronto, 2008- 2010
--Member, Social Planning Council of Metropolitan Toronto, 1980 – 1990.
-- Chair, Citizen's Advisory Committee, Correctional Services of Canada (Parole), Solicitor- General, 1987-1990.
--Member, National Congress of Italian Canadians, Awards Committee (Order of Merit), (July 1994: reviewed 29 nominations; July 1995: reviewed 12 nominations; July 1996: reviewed 37 nominations; July, 1999; reviewed 12 nominations; May, 2000: reviewed 13 nominations).
--Member, Board of Directors, Vita Nova Rehabilitation Centre (substance abuse), 1988-1990.
-- Chair. Charter of Rights and Freedom Action Group, 1989 -1990.
--Member, Social Services Network. Canadian Council on Social Development, 1989.
--Member, Advisory Board, Centre for Justice Studies, Humber College, 1990 - present.
--Chair, Charter of Rights Action Committee, 1986 -1990.
-- Member, Canadian Committee for Religious Freedoms and Human Justice, 1989 -1995.
--Member, Board of Directors, Access Action Committee, 1986 - 1991.
--Director, Police Council on Race Relations, 1986-1987.
--Director. Board of Directors, Social Planning Council of Metropolitan Toronto, 1982 - 1990.
--Vice-President. Social Planning Council of Metropolitan Toronto, 1985-1986.
-- Committee of Planning and Coordinating Organizations, 1985-1986.
-- Chair, Task Force on Multiculturalism and Race Relations, Social Planning Council, 1989-1990.
-- Member, Task Force on Multiculturalism and Race Relations, Social Planning Council, 1993.
-- Chair, Steering Committee. Multicultural Advisory Group. 1984.
-- Chair, Family and Community Services Group,. Social Planning Council. Projects included: support for single parents, violence against women, support for Mothers' Action Group, Women and Work, 1983- 1986.
-- Member, Board of Directors, Italian Centre for Diabetes. 1978-1980.
-- Member, Advisory Board, Italian-Canadian Benevolent Corporation. 1976 – 1981.
-- Vice-President, Public Service Alliance of Canada. (Toronto local), 1975.
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTION—PUBLIC AND SOCIAL POLICY— ADVISORY BOARDS —Resource Person
-- Advisor, Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (contact Ms Georgia Graham) 2009- present
-- Advisor and Research Consultant, Vita Nova Foundation, 2005- present
-- York Region, Youth Project, “Vaughan Values” (contact T. Carella, municipal councillor), 2004-
-- WHYYMEE Family Counselling Foundation of Toronto (youth serving agency), member, 2003- 2010.
-- Correctional Services Canada, 1990 - 2014.
--Advisor, African Canadian Legal Clinic. Toronto, 1996 - 1997.
Canadian Alliance in Solidarity in Solidarity with the Native Peoples. 1995 -2004.
-- Italian Canadian Resources in Ontario, 1992.
-- Afro-Caribbean Student Association, Member (Honorary), University of Toronto, 1989-1991.
-- Mayor's Committee on Community/ Race Relations 1982-1989.
Consortium on Youth Empowerment, 1991 - 1994.
-- York Italian Cultural Association, Honorary Member . 1991-.
-- Club Avanti (visually impaired), Advisor. Toronto, 1993-.
-- York Regional Police Community Liaison, 1991 - 1994.
-- Homeless Youth Housing Network. Toronto, 1983.
-- Metropolitan Toronto Police Committee on Race Relations, 14 Division, Toronto, 1981-1983.
-- Support Services Group, Right to Privacy Committee. 1981-1982.
-- Under 21 Covenant House, Volunteer, Toronto, 1982.
-- Metropolitan Labour Council, 1979-1980.
-- Vanier Institute for Women. Volunteer. Brampton, 1973-1974.
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTION—PUBLIC AND SOCIAL POLICY —CONSULTATIONS—Expert Witness
Law firm of P. Della Sciucca re immigration services, 2011.
Law firm of Rishi Singh re recidivism, 2010.
Law firm of L. Genova and Associates, re. Group psychology, February 2000.
The Ian Coley Coroner's Inquest, Toronto (contact: Davies Bagambiire, Counsel and Executive Directorof African Canadian Legal Clinic), August 14, 1995.
Blackburn v Niagara Regional Police (Human Rights Complaint) , Ontario Human Rights Commission September 14, 1995.
R v Bainbridge, Nov 24, 1995; March 11, 1996; March 25, 1997 (contact: Richard Macklin, Falconer & Associates)
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTION—ACADEMIC AND CURRICULAR CONSULTATIONS
-- Mr D. Tsubouchi, Registrar College of Trades, Jan 21, 2014
-- Program Review, Certified Management Accountant Program (MTP), Odette School of Business, University of Windsor, 2012. February
-- Undergraduate Program Review (UPR), Internal Consultant, Italian Studies Program, DLL, York University (with Professor Mazzotta, Yale University external consultant). February 2011 - April 2011
-- Interviewed by Angelika Kerr of HECQO re Introducing Innovative Approaches to Teaching Large classes Recommended to HECQO by Patrick J. Monahan, Vice-President Academic and Provost. January 14, 2011.
-- Critical Mentoring Program, Division on Critical Criminology - American Society of Criminology http://critcrim.org/critmentors, 2005- present.
-- Public Administration and Justice Studies 2004- 2005. (with J. Krikorian, W. Giles, L. Sanders).
-- Undergraduate Program Review (UPR), Internal Consultant, Italian Studies Program , DLL, York University November 2002 - January 2003 (with Professor Loriggio, Carleton University external consultant).
-- Member, Advisory Team , Project: Juvenile Prostitution (Chair Dr. Makha Khittasangka, Dean, School of Management), Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand 2003.
-- Applied Degree in Police Sciences, Georgian College, 2000- 2002 (with Dean Dubois).
-- Criminology Degree, Faculty of Arts, 2001 (with L. Jacobs, G. Kellough).
-- Masters in Criminal Justice, University of Toledo, 2001 (with Chair M. Boss, Dean Sullivan).
-- Associate Dean of Health and Human Services, University of Toledo. Ohio prepared a Report on “The Contexts of a Graduate Masters Degree in Criminal Justice: communicating the niche with a unique program of study”. Report . January 2001.
-- Dean of Health and Human Services, University of Toledo. with Dr B. Spotton prepared two Reports on “Revising the criminal justice curriculum” . Toledo, November-December 1999.
-- Georgian College Justice and Security Studies Programme (Dr K. McCormick, Coordinator)
-- Report on the “Review of Proposed degree in Applied Police Sciences” September 2000.
-- Seneca College, Board of Directors , (Judge S. Merenda, Chair), “Future Directions: Accountability of Boards” 1999;
--“Police Studies: Future Trends” Law and Security Programme (Dr Fleming) 2000.
-- Public Service Studies Degree, Liberal Arts Degree, Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies (With L. Sanders, M. Goodman, C. Duran) 1998.
-- Certificate Anti Racist Research and Practice (CARRP), Co-Founder with M. Goodman and C. Yawney. Developed needs assessment, prepared documents, consulted with appropriate University committees and community groups. 1988- present.
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTION—PUBLIC AND SOCIAL POLICY CONSULTATIONS
-- Lobby Day, Queen’s Park, (OCUFA) individualized meetings with R. Marchese, MPP; Monte Kwinter, MPP; Mario Sergio, MPP; Tracy MacCharles, MPP; re Post Secondary Education October 23, 2013.
Meeting with Mayor M. Bevelaqua, Vaughan re professional and academic teaching collaboration June 4, 2012
-- Lobby Day, Queen’s Park, (OCUFA) individualized meetings with 5 MPP’s re Post Secondary Education April 4, 2012
-- Department of Defense, Republic of Macedonia April 18, 2010 (contact: Julianna Atanasovski). Canada - Macedonian comparisons re sexual assaults
-- Parliament Day, Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), Nov 26, 2009: individualized consultations re federal policy on funding post secondary institutions with the following MP’s: Hon. Kenneth Dryden, Hon. Judy Sgro.
-- Parliament Day, Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), Nov 22, 2007: individualized consultations re federal policy on funding post secondary institutions with the following MP’s: Hon. Kenneth Dryden, Susan Kadis, Hon. Judy Sgro, Maurizio Bevelacqua.
-- Labourers International Union of North America (LIUNA) 2003-2004 (contact: John Mandarino).
-- National Congress of Italian Canadians, Toronto (with A. Hofstetter, T. Carella, G. Grande) September 2003 Social Cohesion Project, Heritage Canada..
-- National Youth Justice Roundtable, Department of Justice, 2001.
VitaNova Foundation, 1999.
-- Commission on Systemic Racism in the Ontario Criminal Justice System, (chair, Judge Cole), Jan.25, 1993.
-- Metro Police, 52 Division, Homeless People and Police Relations, October, 1992.
-- Access Management International, 1991.
-- Special Committee of the House of Commons on the Review of the C.S.I.S. Act. (invited), 1990.
-- Law Reform Commission Project on-the Multiculturalism Act (in reference to forms of racial discrimination). (invited) 1990.
-- Select Committee of MPPs, Queen's Park, Toronto, (invited) Chair: M. Harris, MPP. June 25, 1990.
-- Metropolitan Toronto Council, Chair Tonks' Committee, (invited with Dr R. Doyle) July 31, 1990.
-- Minister of Community and Social Services re: Gail Gentleman's project on “Juvenile Runaways”, Oct. 1987.
-- Metropolitan Toronto Council, Community Services and Housing Committee,(invited with Dr R. Doyle May 14, 1987.
-- Legislative Committee on the Children's Act, (invited), Queen's Park, Toronto, February 21, 1984.
-- Metropolitan Toronto Task Force on Violence Against Women and Children, (invited with M. Harker) City Hall, Toronto, October 21, 1983.
-- Metropolitan Task Force for Low Income Single People, City Hall, (invited with E. Frerichs and W. Dwyer) Toronto, June 23, 1983.
-- A.R.A. Associates re. Prostitution Studies, January 1987 and re. Mini-police Stations, December, 1983.
-- Ministry of Community and Social Services re. M. Benjamin's project on Juvenile Prostitution, April ‘85.,
-- Metropolitan Toronto Police Force re. short-term projects on new police headquarters, July 1982; compressed work week, Feb. 1984; mini-police stations, December 1983.
-- Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs re. Bill C-53, (invited), Amendments to Criminal Code on Sexual Offenses, March 8, 1982.
Scholarly and Professional Academic Activities—Journal Refereeing
-- Canadian Review of Social Policy, Look at my Life: Access to Education for Incarcerated Youth in Toronto”, July 2013.
-- Canadian Review of Social Policy, “Community Based Alternatives: Lessons from a Restorative Justice Program”, September 2005.
-- Canadian Review of Social Policy, “Caring for Victims of Violent Crimes: Issues of Assistance and Compensation in Canada”, January 2005.
-- Canadian Public Policy/ Analyse de Politiques ‘The Multiculturalism Debate’ 1997.
-- Canadian Journal of Sociology. 1997.
-- Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology. 1996.
-- International Journal of Comparative Sociology, 1996-present.
-- Journal of Asian and African Studies. 1993 - 2006.
-- Journal of Developing Societies. 1993 - 2006.
-- Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, 1990
Scholarly and Professional Academic Activities—Invited Reviewer of External Grants
SSHRC, 2014 (January) $231,000
SSHRC, 2013 (January) $195, 000
SSHRC, 2010 (January). Standard Research Grant, $89,000.
SSHRC,2009 (January). , $90.000.
SSHRC,2006. Standard Research Grant, $120,458.
SSHRC,2003. Standard Research Grant,, $52,960.
SSHRC,2002. Standard Research Grant, $84,000.
SSHRC,CURA, 1999. ($600, 000 requested, proposal was successful)
SSHRC,1993.$50, 298.
SSHRC,1991. $46, 987.
Social Science Federation of Canada, 1986
Scholarly and Professional Academic Activities—Invited External Assessor (confidential assessments)
for Professional Contribution and Standing ( re tenure and promotion)
- Toronto Metropolitan University 2019 (candidate for Full Professor)
- University of Toronto (OISE) 2017 (candidate for Full Professor)
- Huntington University 2012 (candidate’s pre- candidacy letter)
- Huntington University 2012 (candidate’s tenure and promotion to Associate Professor)
- Carleton University 2012 January (candidate’s promotion to Full Professor)
- University of Toronto 2012 February (candidate’s promotion to Full Professor)
- Huntington University 2011 November (candidate’s tenure and promotion to Associate Professor)
- Laurentian University 2010 (candidate’s tenure and promotion to Associate Professor)
- Ryerson University (Sociology), 2006 (candidate’s tenure and promotion to Associate Professor)
- University of Toledo 2005 (candidate’s tenure and promotion to Associate Professor)
- University of Windsor , 2002 (candidate’s tenure and promotion to Associate Professor)
- Brescia College University, 2000 (candidate’s tenure and promotion to Associate Professor)
- U. of British Columbia 1991 (candidate’s tenure and promotion to Associate Professor)
- University of Alberta 1985 (candidate’s tenure and promotion to Associate Professor)
Scholarly and Professional Academic Activities—Other Reviews—Books
-- Review of Vitanova Foundations Addiction Recovery Management Program: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis by Dr R. Volpe (University of Toronto) 90pp (Jan) 2015.
-- Review of Book Proposal, Criminal Immorality from Above: Organised Crime, Violence and the State. The Policy Press, University of Bristol, Clifton, UK. 2013.
-- Tangerine Murders by Dr R. Doyle, APF Press, Toronto. (April) 2012.
-- Trinidad and Tobago: Visions of Hope by Abdul Salick, XL, Toronto (September). 2012
-- Second Edition of Dynamics of Political Crime by Jeffrey Ian Ross , Polity Press Cambridge, UK.2009.
-- Second Edition of Dynamics of Political Crime by Jeffrey Ian Ross , The Policy Press, University. 2009. Bristol, Clifton, UK.
-- Perennial Questions, Contemporary Responses: Exploring Meaning, Subjectivity and Society through Cornelius Castoriadis and Charles Taylor for review. Brill Leiden, The Netherlands, 2008.
-- Criminal Justice Press, USA John A. Winterdyk (Ed). “Adult Corrections: International Systems and Perspectives Criminal Justice Press Project. 2004.
-- Routledge, UK . “Social Identity” 2nd ed.2003.
-- Pearson,. “Deviance, Conformity and Social Control”2002.
-- Fernwood Publishers,. “Breaking the Links Between Marginality and Condemnation: Critical Criminology in Canadian Society”2001.
-- Prentice-Hall Canada, “Young Offenders in Canada”1998.
-- Prentice-Hall Canada, “The Social Dimensions of Legal Control”,1985.
-- HBJ - Holt Canada, “Crime in Canada”1996.
-- HBJ - Holt Canada, “Canadian Criminology”1992.
Edwin Mellen Press, N.Y. “Troina”1991.
-- A. Blum’s “Convention and Law”, Committee on Research, Grants and Scholarships, Faculty of Arts Research Grant, York University. 1996.
-- A. Allahar’s “Class, Politics and Sugar in Colonial Cuba” University of Western Ontario, 1990.
-- Member, Awards Committee. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. 1988-1989 (reviewed 21 studies).
-- Papers in Honour of Nels Anderson. Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1988 - 1991.
Health and Welfare Canada. (assessed 12 projects, funding of 2 million dollars) 1988.
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTION--PUBLIC COMMUNICATION--LECTURES/ PUBLIC ADDRESSES – invited
“Learning About the Department of Equity Studies”, Student Open House/ Orientation, York University July 24, 2017.
“Equity Education: from learning to teaching” Student Open House/ Orientation, York University, March 18, 2017.
“Prospects and Challenges in Equity Studies: from learning to teaching” Open House Orientation, York University May 7, 2016.
“Human Rights and Equity Studies”, York University, Jan 08, 2016 Winter Orientation Day, York University.
“Law, Government and Social Services: the Social Organization of a Career”, York University, Nov 07, 2015 Fall Campus Day.
“Human Rights and Equity Studies”, York University, Nov 07, 2015 Fall Campus Day.
“The Social Organization of Bullying: From the Classroom to the Playground”, St Francis De Sales School, January 13, 2014.
“Racial Profiling and Police Carding”, Malvern Family Resource Centre, Toronto, December 12, 2013.
Opening Address, “Book Launch of Trinidad and Tobago: Visions of Hope by Abdul Salick”, November 14, 2013.
York Day, “Promotion and Tenure: The Process & Requirements” facilitator and presenter, 2 sessions;August 27, 2013.
“Criminology and Careers: Nature of Networks”, Criminology Career Panel, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University October 27th, 2011.
“Distance and Engagement: a critical auto ethnographic account”, Research Matters, World War II Internment, September 21, 2011 (other panel presenters: D. Tsubouchi, R. Perrin)
“The Nature of Criminology”, Founders College Academic Orientation 2011-2012, Founder College, August 24, 2011
“SSHRC presentation, The Numbers Game! Preparing a Budget & Final Steps”, LA&PS SSHRC Standard Session, April 19, 2010.
“The Nature of Teaching Stream Appointments” presentation to the Executive Committee of the Ryerson Faculty Association, Toronto, February 23, 2010.
“The Atkinson Legacies: Decanal Reflections” Heritage Moments, Atkinson Faculty of Liberal & Professional Studies, March 4, 2009.
“The Nature of Independent Studies”, Workshop on Directed Readings, Student and Alumni Relations (STARS), Atkinson Faculty of Liberal & Professional Studies, July 22, 2008.
“SSHRC Application process: strategies and tactics,” Atkinson Research Day, Atkinson Faculty of Liberal & Professional Studies, April 14, 2008.
“Community – Campus Connections: A Critical Analysis” Fostering Unity: Campus and Beyond Conference, CAARP, York University March 18, 2008 (taped).
"The Impact of Hermeneutics on the Justice of Anarchy" , McLaughlin College Lunch Hour Talk, March 10, 2008 (taped).
“Preparing the FPC and AC Reports: Cultural Considerations” Tenure and Promotion Training Session, Atkinson Faculty of Liberal & Professional Studies, February 28, 2008.
“Criminology and Careers: the 3C’s – Commitment, Connections and Curiosity”, Criminology Career Panel, Faculty of Arts, York University January 31st, 2008.
“The Community Concept”, The CFNY Community Strengthening Town Hall (live broadcast) January 25, 2008.
“Ontonomology as Injustice: Anarchist Contributions” Research Seminar Series, School of Social Sciences January 22, 2008 (podcast).
“Literacy and Delinquency”, St Conrad Catholic School. Toronto, April 20, 2007.
“The Intellectual Legacy of Italian Anarchists.” Intellectuals and Society Series, Founders College Symposia, April 3rd 2007.
“Crisis in Confidence”, Blessed Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School, Toronto December 15, 2006.
“Funding for Applied Research,” Funding Research Seminar, Huntington University, Sudbury October 21, 2006.
“Improving the Experience and Broadening the Mandate: Part-Time, Mature and Non
Traditional Students with Leslie Sanders. Academic Planning Forum May 11, 2006 (invited by APPC).
“Aggression among Children” Yorkhill Elementary School, March 20, 2006.
“Youth Resistance and Youth –Police Interactions”, Symposium on Black History Month, Church of the Nativity, Malvern, Toronto, February 5, 2006.
Self Confidence and Bullying”, Blessed Margherita of Cittá di Castello Catholic School, Toronto October 20, 2005.
“From the Cycle of Violence to the Circle of Life”, Youth for Humanity, Toronto, September 10. 2005.
“Law and Order: from troubleshooting to troublemaking”, mini lecture, March Break ’05,
Atkinson Faculty of Liberal & Professional Studies, York University, March 08, 2005.
“The Teaching/Learning Dynamic and the Dialectics of Learner Empowerment”, Central Michigan University, College of Extended Learning, October 22, 2004.
“Criminal Law Cases”, Panel Discussion with Judge S. Merenda , Rudi Covre , Diana Meadwell, Northern Secondary School, Toronto April 22, 2004.
“Law and Order: from troubleshooting to troublemaking”, March Break ’04, mini lecture, York University March 13, 2004.
“Criminal Justice: A Case of Cultural Contradictions”, Winston Churchill Collegiate, General School Assembly, Toronto February 18, 2004
“Criminal Law”, Panel Discussion with Judge Merenda and Inspector M. Federico, Northern Secondary School, Toronto April 16, 2003.
"Policing and Prisoning" Brescia University College, University of Western Ontario. March 04, 2002
“Law and Society ” Northern Secondary School, Toronto, April 23, 2002.
“Youth, Crime and Colour”, Youth for Humanity, Toronto, November 3, 2001.
“Youth Crime, Law and Culture,” Northern Secondary School, Toronto, May 30, 2001.
“Juvenile Justice and the Culture of Violence”, St Agnes Elementary School, Toronto, May 2, 2001
“Politics of Criminal Law: Social Implications” (with Inspector M. Federiko, Judge Merenda,
L. Genova) Northern Secondary School, Toronto, April 11, 2000.
“Socio-moral aspects of the criminal law” (with Judge S. Merenda, J. Barrett, L. Genova) Northern Secondary School, Toronto, April 13, 1999.
“Reliving the First Year Experience” School for Academic Administrators (organized by B. Fenton, Associate Vice President, York University, October 8, 1998
“Profane Paradoxes of Performative Pleasures: Prostitution as a Punitive Practice” Sociology and Equity Studies, OISE/ University of Toronto, February 3, 1998.
“Redirecting Visions” Atkinson Council Presentation., March 19,1997.
“Mirrors and Windows: Criminal Justice and Judging Crime”, Eastdale Collegiate, Toronto School Board November 26, 1992.
“Youth, Racism and Moral Development”, Eastdale Collegiate, Toronto School Board , December 2, 1992 .
“The Workplace and Drugs”, Unox Industries, United Way Presentation, North York, Ont. Oct 10, 1991
“Law and Society”, (with K. McCormick) Regina Pacis High School, Metro Toronto Separate School Board, July 26, 1991.
“Community Policing”, Liaison Seminar, York Regional Police, Richmond Hill, April 23, 1991.
“Confronting the Self: Race, Class and Gender Struggles within Service Delivery Systems”, Professional Development Workshop, Street Outreach Services of Metro Toronto, January 15, 1991.
“Sociology of A.I.D.S.”, Symposium on A.I.D.S. and the Italian Community, Community Forum, Columbus Centre, North York. June 28, 1989.
“Anti-Racist and Anti-Sexist Teaching: Curriculum and Praxis”, Professional Development Seminar Metro Toronto Separate School Board, Columbus Centre, North York. October 27, 1989.
“Sociology of Youth Gangs”, Community Forum, Etobicoke Social Development Council, Etobicoke, September 21, 1989 (televised).
“The Law and Mental Illness”, York Regional Self- Help Association, Aurora, Ontario, Dec 19, 1988
“Reviewing the Access Report” (with K.Bakshi) Community Forum, Toronto, February 17, 1987.
“The Role of Planning Councils”, Metropolitan Toronto Council, Committee, January, 1986.
“Beyond Charity: Redistribution of Fundamental Resources”, Council of City of York, May, 1983.
“Interpreting Juvenile Legislation”, Thistletown Collegiate, Toronto Board of Education, Nov27, 1980.
“Perceptions of Law: Police-Labour Relations”, Education Series: Union Counsellor Course,
Labour Council of Metro Toronto, November 21, 1979 and November 4 and 5, 1980.
“The Impact of Diversion”, (with K. Couse) Diversion Conference, Seneca College, Toronto, Sept 1974
“The Failings of Our Penal System”, York Community Centre, Toronto, September 1974.
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTION--PUBLIC COMMUNICATION --
UNIVERSITY WELCOMING ADDRESSES and CLOSING REMARKS – Invited
Closing Remarks, Honorary Doctorate Installation of Dr John Baird and Convocation Ceremonies, Ceremonies, Huntington University, March 23, 2016.
Closing Remarks, Convocation Ceremonies, Huntington University, September 29, 2011.
Closing Remarks, Convocation Ceremonies, 50th Anniversary of Huntington University, May 2010.
Presentation Address, Honorary Doctorate (Huntington University) to B. Reider, Fir Grove Community, Toronto. October 24, 2009.
Presentation Address, Honorary Doctorate (Huntington University) to B. Tamblyn, Convocation Georgian College, Barrie, October 27, 2009.
Welcoming Address, 1st National Conference of the Canadian Society of Criminology May 01, 2003.,
Welcome / Introductory Comments, Orientation, Department of Nursing, Atkinson College Nov 27, 1998.
With President L. Marsden, VP Stevenson, Introductory Remarks, Welcome and Overview, Launching of the BA in Public Service Studies York University, November 9, 1998.
Strategic Directions, Centre for Police and Security Studies, Board of Advisors, November 9,1998
Convocation Address Fall Convocation, York University, November 1998 (printed in the Atkinsonian, Nov/ Dec, 1998).
Information Session, “Atkinson College’s Contribution to the University Centre at Durham”, Durham College November 1998.
Welcome and Congratulations, Awards Dinner, Atkinson College, November 1998.
Georgian College Articulation and Partnerships, Launch September, 1998.
Welcome and Introductory Remarks” Atkinson College Student Association , Orientation Aug 22,1998.,
Convocation Address, Spring, Convocation, York University, June , 1998 (printed in The Atkinsonian July, 1998).
Welcoming Address, International Conference on Economic Integration and Transformation: Structural
Change, Equity and Efficiency, York University, May 29-31, 1998.
With President L. Marsden and Dr. S Fleming Welcome and Overview of Peter Gzowski’s Contributions, In Honour of the Celebration of Atkinson 35th Anniversary, March 26, 1998.
Convocation Address, Fall Convocation of York University, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Nov,1997.
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTION--PUBLIC COMMUNICATION:
Workshops/Training Sessions—Organizer/ Facilitator
-- Presentation on Tenure and Promotion to Glendon Faculty Council, March 30, 2012.
-- Facilitator, In - Service Training Workshops and York University Security Officer Development Training Workshops.
“Security as a Profession”, November 13, 1990;
“Legal Overview”, November 14,1990, (repeated on April 2, April 3, April 30, and May 1, 1991).
“Professions and Self Concept”, May 25, and June 8, 1992
-- York University Security Officer Refresher Courses.Organized sessions on Profession: two week training sessions annually 1991.
Assisted in developing and organizing Security Officer Development Programme, York University, 1990-1993. Member, Task Force on Training, Department of Security and Parking Services, York University (Chair:P. MacDonald) 1989 – 1990.
-- In-Service Workshop on Police Liaison, Community Relations and Policing, York Regional Police Force. June 20, 1991.
-- Facilitator, Police Race Relations Training Conference, Council on Race Relations and Policing, Toronto, Nov. 28, 1990.
I-- n-service staff training workshop for Correctional Services of Canada on Hostage-Taking, March 10,1989.
-- In-service training for members of the Board of Japanese Family Services re. methodological issues in race relations studies. March 12, 1989.
-- “Roles of the Police”, Training Conference, Salvation Army Correctional Workers, Toronto, March 12, 1984.
TEACHING
Graduate
Ph.D. Supervision—Principal Supervisor—Completed: 30
Ph.D. Supervision—Member—Completed: 35
Ph.D. Supervision—Principal Supervisor—In Progress: 07
Ph.D. Supervision—Member— In Progress: 11
Ph.D. Dissertations / MA Theses: Dean's Representative on Oral Examinations: 63
Ph.D. Dissertations / MA Theses: Internal (Outside Department) Examiner Representative Oral Examination: 84
External Examiner: 11 (University of Ottawa 2019; University of Toronto, 2008: Sunshine Coast University, 2007, LA; Charles Sturt University, 2005, New South Wales, Australia; University of Toronto, 2004; University of Toronto, 2003; University of Toronto,2002; Laurentian University,1996; La Trobe University,1996, Melbourne, Australia; La Trobe University,1994, Melbourne, Australia; University of Toronto,1989).
MA Thesis Supervisor - Completed: 5
MA Thesis Co - Supervisor - Completed:12
MA Thesis Supervision—Member—Completed: 3
MA Major Review Paper as Supervisor in: Sociology, Interdisciplinary Studies Social & Political Thought; Geography; MPPAL; Education; -- Supervisor – Completed: 38
MA Major Review Paper as Member in: Sociology, Interdisciplinary Studies Social & Political Thought; Geography; MPPAL; Education; -- Committee Member –Completed: 38
MA Major Review Paper - Supervisor - in Progress: 0
MA Thesis Co - Supervisor - In Progress: 12
MRP Supervision— Member—In Progress: 4
Teaching—GRADUATE In - Class Courses: 16
Teaching — GRADUATE Courses: Individual Directed Studies: (Sociology, Socio-Legal Studies, MSW, Social & Political Thought, Environmental Studies, MPPAL, Education (York University), Education (University of Toronto), : 111
Undergraduate
TEACHING—UNDERGRADUATE: New Courses Developed
2013 Youth and Crime
2013 Criminalization of Dissent
2011 Research Methods in Criminology
2007 Justice, Community and Social Action.
2005 Sociology of Law.
2005 Community Policing.
2004. with L. Lyons Childhood and Society AK/SOCI 4010 3.0 School of Social Sciences.
2003. Introduction to Criminology Social Sciences, Arts (foundations course AS/SOSCI 1650 9.0A).
1994. Anti Racism and the Criminal Justice System, Sociology, Atkinson (AK/SOCI 3890C.06)
1993. Policing Society Sociology, Arts (AS/SOCI 4840.06)
1993. Race, Minorities and the Legal Order Sociology, Arts (AS/SOCI 4440.06)
1989. Social Interaction and Community (with M. Lanphier) Sociology, Arts.
1987. Racism, Law and Social Control Sociology, Atkinson (AK/SOCI 3340.06)
Public Communications
Television and Radio
-- CFNY 105.5 Radio, “Community Capacity Building: obstacles and prospects” January 25, 2008 (2 hour Town Hall format).
-- CBC Bullying one hour taped interview January 17, 2005.
-- Telelatino TV, Toronto October 16, 2003.
--TV “Halfway Houses and the Criminal Justice System” (taped panel discussion with S. Hanzard and R. Sauve) November 30, 2001.
-- TV Ontario, “Racism and Policing: police-public exchanges”, February 8, 1995 (1 hour).
-- TV Ontario The Human Edge Series, “The Carol Banks Story: 10-7 for Life” (1 hour live phone-in talk show) October 4, 1995.
-- TLN November 29, 2020 Documemtary on Dr Franca Carella (taped interview)
-- Cable 10, “Criminal Justice” Interact Programme, taped television phone-in programme, Etobicoke, January 13, 1994.
-- CFMT TV “The Young Offenders Act” October 27, 1994 (1 hour).
-- CJRN TV “Proposed Changes to Canada's Immigration Law” November 8, 1994 (taped telecast).
-- CFMT TV “The Jury in A Multi-Racial Society: The Rodney King Aftermath” May 21, 1992. (1 hour).
-- CFNY 105.5 Radio “Canadian Penology” (with K. McCormick; 0.5 hours, 2 broadcasts) June, 1992.
-- Cable 10, “Race and Religion: Beyond Tolerance” Horizons Programme, November 24, 1992.
-- CBC “Juvenile Gangs” April 17, 1989.
-- Cable 10 (MacLean-Hunter) “Sociology of Youth Gangs” October 17, 1989 and November 6, 1989.
-- CBC and Global TV “The Role of Advisory Groups” October 19, 1988.
--SBN: Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, and Melbourne Australia. “Impact of Multiculturalism on Aboriginal Communities” April 14- 15, 1988.
-- Metro Morning CBL Radio (C.B.C.),. “Access to Social Services by Minority Groups” Interviewed by J. Cote Feb. 18, 1987.
-- CBC (CBLT) Feb. 17, 1987.
-- City Pulse News “Juvenile Prostitution”, October 14, 1986;
-- CFNY “Nature of Organized Crime” Interviewed by D. Stevens. January 18, 1980.
Newspapers and Newsletters
-- Adesso Noi, January /February,1993
-- Associated Press, November 26,1992
-- Atkinsonian, September, 1993; November 13,1996; June, 1997; September, 1997; Feb /March 1998; April, 1998 July, 1998; November/December, 1998; March 1999; October 2002
-- Atkinson College Newsletter. September, 1998. December 1998.
-- Barrie Examiner, March 25, 2003 (Interviewed by Cheryl Canning)
-- The B.Ed. POST, University of Western Ontario Student Newspaper for the Faculty of Education, issue number one, November 2004: p3.
-- Brampton Times, July 6, 1988
-- Canadian Press, June 5, 1984
-- Canadian University Press, Nov 1998
-- Core, September, 1990 p4
-- Etobicoke Guardian, September 27, 1989 p3
-- Excalibur, May 16, 1990 p7; September 1992; December 2, 1992 p3; November 13, 1996.November 11, 1998; March 26 2008; May 21, 2008. p1; November 12, 2008, p3, p14. November 27, 2020 (interview)
-- Excalibur Interviews: (James O’Hearn) “University Security Services” Nov 7, 2001. (David Ros) “University Safety Audit”, Interview March 26, 2008.
-- Faculty of Arts Newsletter (York University), April , 1990 vol 3,
-- Georgian Eye, February 9, 2000.p3
-- Globe and Mail,October 19, 1988 p1; October 20, 1988 pA21; November 9, 1998; June 29, 2000; Dec. 13, 2011 (interview on police raids on gangs).
-- Jamaican Gleaner, March 1994 (interview);
-- Lambda Laurentian University, October 20, 2006 interview
-- Mississauga News, June 10, 1993
-- Northern Life (Sudbury), March 22, 2016
-- Share, July 8, 1987
-- Tandem, “Breaking the cycle of violence” Jan 29, 2006,
-- Toronto Star, March 20, 1983; February 17, 1987 pA9; February 18, 1987; June 28, 1987 pA24, May 12, 1987 pA1; October 19, 1989 pA8; May 12, 2007; Nov. 10, 2008; Dec. 13, 2011; October 13, 2020 (taped interview).
-- Toronto Sun, October 19, 1988; p5; July 20, 1991 p35; August 15, 1995
-- York Gazette, September 26, 1990; January 15, 1997; September 23, 1998; November 25, 1998 p3;
-- Y- File http://www.yorku.ca/ylife/2007/06-June/06-04/media.htm June 2007
-- Encore, Vol 1 Issue 2, June 2007,
-- http://www.atkinson.yorku.ca/Alumni/E-ncore/v1issue2.html
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTION—ACADEMIC AND CURRICULAR
CONSULTATIONS
Program Review, Certified Management Accountant Program (MTP), Odette School of Business, University of Windsor, 2012. February
Undergraduate Program Review (UPR), Internal Consultant, Italian Studies Program, DLL, York University (with Professor Mazzotta, Yale University external consultant). February 2011 - April 2011
Interviewed by Angelika Kerr of HECQO re Introducing Innovative Approaches to Teaching Large classes January 14, 2011.
Critical Mentoring Program, Division on Critical Criminology - American Society of Criminology http://critcrim.org/critmentors, 2005- present.
Public Administration and Justice Studies 2004- 2005. (with J. Krikorian, W. Giles, L. Sanders).
Undergraduate Program Review (UPR), Internal Consultant, Italian Studies Program DLL, York University November 2002 - January 2003 (with Professor Loriggio, Carleton University external consultant).
Member, Advisory Team , Project: Juvenile Prostitution (Chair Dr. Makha Khittasangka, Dean, School of Management), Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand 2003.
Applied Degree in Police Sciences, Georgian College, 2000- 2002 (with Dean Dubois).
Criminology Degree, Faculty of Arts, 2001 (with L. Jacobs, G. Kellough).
Masters in Criminal Justice, University of Toledo, 2001 (with Chair M. Boss, Dean Sullivan).
Associate Dean of Health and Human Services, University of Toledo. Ohio prepared a Report on “The Contexts of a Graduate Masters Degree in Criminal Justice: communicating the niche with a unique program of study”. Report . January 2001.
Dean of Health and Human Services, University of Toledo. with Dr B. Spotton prepared two Reports on “Revising the criminal justice curriculum” . Toledo, November-December 1999.
Georgian College Justice and Security Studies Programme (Dr K. McCormick, Coordinator)
Report on the “Review of Proposed degree in Applied Police Sciences” September 2000.
Seneca College, Board of Directors , (Judge S. Merenda, Chair), “Future Directions: Accountability of Boards” 1999; “Police Studies: Future Trends” Law and Security Programme (Dr Fleming) 2000.
Public Service Studies Degree, Liberal Arts Degree, Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies (With L. Sanders, M. Goodman, C. Duran) 1998.
Certificate Anti Racist Research and Practice (CARRP), Co-Founder with M. Goodman and C. Yawney. Developed needs assessment, prepared documents, consulted with appropriate University committees and community groups, budget devised 1988- present.
Service to the University
Service to the UniversityUNIVERSITY –WIDE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP— STANDING COMMITTEES
Co-Chair, Senate Tenure and Promotions Committee, 2011- 2013.
Senate Tenure and Promotions Committee, 2010- 2013;
Senate Tenure Appeals Committee, 2007- 2010.2014- present. Senate, Atkinson / LA & PS Faculty Representative 2004-2007; re-elected 2007- 2010
Fellow, Founders College, 2006- present.
Chair, Senate Executive Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Review of Examinations Rescheduling,
2003-2004; member 2002-2003.
Executive , Senate (Atkinson Representative), 2002- 2005.
Working Group on the Temporary Use of University Space, Summer 2005- February 2006.
(Chair: President L. Marsden),
Senate Committee on FGS Appointments, (elected) 1995-1998.
Fellow, Winters College, 2000- 2004.
Faculty of Arts Representative, (elected) York University Faculty Association; Executive Committee (YUFA) March 1993- Sept. 1994. member of the hiring committee (1993); elections committee 1994; bargaining 1994
Fellow, McLaughlin College, 1990 - present.
Fellow, Bethune College, 1986- 1990.
Executive Committee, La Marsh Research Programme on Violence and Conflict Resolution 1986 -1989
UNIVERSITY-WIDE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP— ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Member, Enhancing the Quality of Teaching and Learning Working Group, Institutional Integrated Resource Plan – IIRP (VP Rhonda Lenton and VP Gary Brewer, co-sponsors) 2015- 2016.
Vice Chair, Safety Management Committee, (Chair VP Gary Brewer) July 2010- 2019.
Member, Community Safety Council 2011- present.
Chair (appointed by Dr Shoukri) University Safety Audit Committee (USAC) Presentations: at Town Hall meetings, Student Roundtable, Security Advisory Council, Senior Administrators Group Exchange (April 2009); interview applicants assess RFP, also presented at Student, oversight of the Metrac audit, presentations. Edited various iterations of the Safety Report; made presentations to the Vice Presidents; media, etc 2008 (March) – July 2010.
Member, Advisory Board, M. Elia Chair, Italian-Canadian Studies, 1992-present.
Also served as member of the Awards subcommittee, 1992-1996, 2004.
Chair, Academic Advisory Board, Centre for Police and Security Studies 1994- 1999.
Member, Advisory Group, Centre for Police and Security Studies, Corporate Project, Calumet College,
1992-4.
Chair, (appointed) York University Security Advisory Committee 1992; Member, Subcommittee on terms of reference (Chair, N. Crandles). Member, York Security Officer Training Re-fresher courses. Organized sessions on Profession: two week training sessions annually 1991.
Member, York University Security Advisory Committee, 1990 - 1994. Assisted in developing and organizing Security Officer Development Programme, York University, 1990-1993. Member, Task Force on Training, Department of Security and Parking Services, York University (Chair:P. MacDonald) 1989 - 1990; and Chair, Professions Subcommittee 1990 - 1991; duties included preparation of a report. Member, Search Committee for Director of Security, York University Security and Parking Services, 1991. Three candidates interviewed.
Advisor, York University Security (re the implications of the use of restraints/ batons for the York Community), contact: T. Carroll, P. MacDonald, May 2001.
Member, Advisory Board, (appointed) Centre for Race and Ethnic Relations, 1992 -1993;
Member, Advisory Board, Italian Students Federation of York University and the University of Toronto, 1993- 1994.
UNIVERSITY WIDE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP— SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Member (elected), Search Committee for Dean, for the new Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies 2008 (June- November). (Chair President Shoukri)
2007 (April)- 2008 (Aug) Co Chair (L. Lam) “Undergraduate Sociology Restructuring”, Merger of the Faculties committee.
Member, Master’s (G. Paasche) Advisory Committee, Winters College 2002- 2004
Chair, Nominating Committee of Carol Duncan re: Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning
(SCOTL) award for Outstanding Teaching. (The candidate received the award in 1996)
Member, Committee to establish the Centre for the Study of Organized Crime, 1994
Member, Working Group of Sociology Departments (Arts, Glendon, Atkinson); member of subcommittee on 4th year courses 1996 - 1997.
Member, York University Law Enforcement Initiative Programme, 1992 (Coordinator, G.Cunningham).
Member, 1998. Search Committee for Vice President –Advancement. 1998. (Chair: President Marsden).
Member, 1997-1998. Senate, (ex officio). 1997-1998 Academic Policy and Planning Committee
Member, Arts Coordinating Committee,1997-1998.
Member, Council of Deans,1997-1998
Member, Chair, Joint Administration-YUSA Committee on Affirmative Action (full-time staff) 1997-1998.
Member, 1997-1998 Joint Administration and YUFA Committee on Equity (full-time faculty)
Member, 1997-1998 Selection Committee - Distinguished Research Professor.
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY (YUFA)
YUFA Joint Subcommittee on Employment Equity & Inclusivity 2022-24
YUFA Vice President (External), 2007- 2013
YUFA Executive, 2007- 2013
FACULTY –WIDE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS—
STANDING COMMITTEES: (ATKINSON)
2004-2007. Member, Committee on Faculty Tenure and Promotions (elected), Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies (Senate Review Committee ); co chair 2004- 2005.
2002-2003. Chair, Committee on Tenure and Promotions, Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies.
2001-2004. Member, Committee on Tenure and Promotions (elected) Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies.
2001-2003. Committee on Policy and Planning (elected), Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies.
FACULTY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS— DEAN’S AD HOC COMMITTEES: (ATKINSON)
2005. Police Executive Training and Management Committee, assisted in preparing Proposal for Funding (Toronto Police Services). A resubmission
2004. Police Executive Training and Management Committee, assisted in preparing Proposal for Funding (Toronto Police Services).
2004 -2006 Centennial College and Atkinson Partnership Initiative
FACULTY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS—Standing and ad hoc Committees Faculty of Arts and LA & PS
2019. Member, Hiring Committee, Italian Studies, Elia Chair (M. Musto, Chair) Faculty of L & PS (Italian studies appointment re tenure stream appointment).
2014. Ad Hoc Committee re Funding a Persian Studies Program (Chair Dr P. Giordan).Feb 25.
2003- present Member, Criminology Executive Committee, Division of Social Sciences
2003-2004. Member, Hiring Committee, Italian Studies, DLLL, (N. Elson, Chair) Faculty of Arts (Italian studies appointment re tenure stream appointment)
1992. Advisory Group to the Dean on Matters Relating to Race, Gender,
Multiculturalism and the Curriculum (Dean M. Stevenson) (appointed)
1990-1991. Committee on Academic Policy and Planning, Faculty of Arts (includes membership on Assessment Committee).
1989. Race Relations Conference Working Group, Faculty of Arts. (appointed) (Chair: Associate Dean S. Katz)
1986-1989. Sociology Representative to Faculty of Arts Council.
FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES : FACULTY WIDE COMMITTEES
1994-1998. Task Force on Graduate Women Supervision, Implementation Committee.
(Chair: J. Couchman).
1991-1993. Scholarship and Grants Committee.
Tasks included: reviewing dissertations, and assessing grant applications
1992. Task Force on Graduate Women Supervision., Implementation Committee
(appointed) (Chair: M. Hughes, Chair)
1989-1991. Task Force on the Status of Women Graduate Students, (appointed) (Chair: B. Godard). With G. Jacobs prepared report on liaison/admissions.
1994. Member, Hearing Panel—Appeals (Chair: P. Cummings, member S. Pyke).
GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
SOCIAL & POLITICAL THOUGHT,
2020. Acting GPD, SPT -July 20 - August 10.
2018- present; 2010- 2014 (June) Executive Committee, Graduate Social & Political Thought,
2015- Chair, Advisory Committee, (reviews dissertation proposals), Graduate Social & Political Thought, three times per year
2013 (January 24- March 1) ) Acting Graduate Programme Director, SPT.
2011- present Awards Committee, Graduate Social & Political Thought,
2010 - present Executive Committee, Graduate Social & Political Thought,
2011- present Dissertation Prize Committee Graduate Social & Political Thought,
2013 Advisory Committee (reviewed proposals), Graduate Social & Political Thought,
2009- 2013 Admissions Committee, Graduate Social & Political Thought,
(2011 -12: 65 MA’s; 49 PhD’s; 2010- 2011: 52 MA and 84 PhD files; 2009 - 2010: 94 PhD files)
2008-2010,
2005-2006 Executive Committee, Graduate Social & Political Thought,
2004-2005 Admissions Committee Graduate Social & Political Thought, (MA’s 78 files),
2002-2003 Dissertations Awards, Committee, Graduate Social & Political Thought,
2001-2002 Curriculum Committee, Graduate Social & Political Thought,
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
2017- present. Executive Committee, [Also: 2013 (July) – 2015 (July)].
2018 (April – May). Acting Director.
2015 April 8, 2015; May 20, 2015, Sept. 11, 2018, Sept Colloquium Presentations Director’s Representative/ Moderator
GRADUATE PROGRAMME: SOCIOLOGY
2010 -2011 Executive Committee, Graduate Sociology,
2011 Admissions Committee, Graduate Sociology, (59 MA’s and PhD’s 65)
2007-2008 Executive Committee Graduate Sociology, (also 2003-2006).
2005-2006 Graduate Sociology Programme, Director Search Committee (chair N. Mandell).
2005 Admissions Committee Graduate Sociology (criminology related – 23 files)
2004-2005 Awards and Appeals Committee (reviewed dissertation prizes, OGS and SSHRC applications)
2002-2003 Awards Committee (reviewed dissertation prizes, OGS and SSHRC applications)
2001-2002 Graduate Sociology Admissions Committee (elected)
2000-2001. Awards and Appeals Committee (elected).reviewed OGS, SSHRC, and dissertation/theses prizes files.
1995-1996. Graduate Sociology Admissions Committee (elected).
1986-1990 (elected); 1992-1994 (elected); 1997 (appointed). Executive Committee of Graduate
Sociology Programme, Duties included:
(i) member, Subcommittee on Grants (O.G.S. and SSHRC) 1986-1990, 1992, 1993;
ii) Chair, ad hoc committee on graduate supervision - reviewed procedures of supervision and prepared a report to the programme, 1989;
(iii) Member, Search Committee for Programme Director, 1989-1990; 1992- 1993.
(iv) Member, Gold Medal Award Committee, 1989.
1990-1991. Atkinson College Sociology Appointments Committee, Graduate Programme Representative Two positions, seventy files reviewed, 11 candidates interviewed.
1989 (July). Acting Director
SOCIO-LEGAL STUDIES,
2013-2019 Ethics Committee
2009-2010 Graduate Socio- Legal, Admissions Committee (MA files & PhD files)
PUBLIC POLICY, ADMINISTRATION AND LAW
2006-2007 Graduate Public Policy, Administration and Law, Admissions Committee.
FACULTY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS—Standing Committees (as a Senior Administrator) ATKINSON FACULTY OF LIBERAL AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
1997-1998. Ex officio member of Atkinson Council Committees
1996-1998. Atkinson Administration and Budget Committee
DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS—Standing and ad hoc Committees EQUITY STUDIES (DES), SOCIAL SCIENCES (SOC SCI) and SOCIOLOGY (SOC)
2022 Chair Member, DES Hiring Committee, (Critical Human Rights), DES
2020 Chair Member, DES Hiring Committee, (Human Rights, Technology and Surveillance), DES
2021 Chair, DES Hiring Committee 2 year CLA position
2018 Member of DES Tenure and Promotions Committee
2020- present Chair of the File Preparation Committee re Full Professor: Professor M. Derayeh
2019-2020. Member, DES Hiring Committee, (HREQ Middle East and Human Rights)
2019- 2020. Member, DES Hiring Committee, (HREQ Middle East and Human Rights)
2019. Tenure and Promotion Subcommittee, Member, File Preparation Committee re M. Quirt; Chair, File Preparation Committee re A. Ouedraogo Department of Equity Studies.
2018 (June); November 2019; December 2019: Acting Chair, Department of Equity Studies
2018- 2020. Member and Acting Chair, DES Committee on the Development of a Graduate Master’s Degree in Human Rights.
2018- 2019. Chair, DES Tenure and Promotions Committee; Chair of the Adjudication Committee
2018-19.Chair Member, DES Hiring Committee, (HREQ Middle East and Human Rights)
2017-2018. Member, DES Hiring Committee, (Indigenous Studies -- tenure stream appointment).
2015 (July)- 2019, Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Equity Studies.
2015-2019 Chair of DES Curriculum Committee
2018 - present Member of DES Curriculum Committee
2017- 2018. Adjudication Committee, Department of Equity Studies.
2015- 2018. Awards Committee, Department of Equity Studies.
2015- 2019. Ethics Committee, Department of Equity Studies.
2015-2016. Chair, Hiring Committee, International Human Rights (tenure stream), Department of Equity Studies.
2014 - 2015. Department of Equity Studies, T&P Unit Standards Ad-Hoc Committee. (submitted detailed Draft Report Jan,2015)
2014-2015 Member of the Carole Yawney Student Award Committee.
2013- Department of Social Science T&P Unit Standards Ad-Hoc Committee.
2011 August Acting Criminology Coordinator
2005-present Executive Committee, Criminology, Department of Social Science.
2010 Member, Hiring Committee, Criminology programme, Department of Social Science, (Criminology appointment re CLA position - Prof Baxter), AAE Rep.
2006-2007. Member, Hiring Committee, Sociology, (Critical Criminology appointment -- tenure stream appointment - Prof Murdocca).
2005-2006. Member, Hiring Committee, Criminology, Division of Social (Criminology appointment re tenure stream appointment – Prof Glasbeek).
2005-2006. Curriculum Committee Criminology (with P. Baxter, G. Kellough), Division of Social Sciences.
2004-2005. Member, Hiring Committee, Criminology, Division of Social Sciences (Criminology appointment re tenure stream appointment ).
2008 Member, Hiring Committee, School of Social Sciences, (Atkinson) re Conversion i).
2006-2007 Member, Hiring Committee, School of Social Sciences, re Health and Social Justice - tenure stream appointment --AA rep
2007-2008 Executive Committee (also 2003 –2006)
2006 January-July, Nominating Committee
2005-2006. Chair, Hiring Committee, Public Administration and Justice appointment re tenure stream appointment
2004- 2005. Chair, Hiring Committee, Public Administration and Justice appointment re three conversions.
2004 Member, Hiring Committee, School of Social Sciences, re one Conversion
2005. Chair, Hiring Committee, (Public Administration and Justice appointment re one CLA)
1988 -2005. CAARP (Certificate) / ERC (Degree) [ M. Goodman (Chair)]
2003- 2004. Chair, Hiring Committee, - Theory appointment
2003- 2004. Chair, Hiring Committee, Anti Racism appointment
2003-2004. Affirmative Action Representative on Hiring Committee (CLA Political Science)
2003(July) Acting Chair, SSS.
2003. Affirmative Action Representative on Hiring Committee (Tenure Stream Appointment in Public Administration)
2003. School’s Committee on “Tenure and Promotions Unit Plan”
2002. School’s Committee on Graduate Studies
2002. Awards Committee re. Beattie Prize
2001. Ad Hoc Committee on Criminology Degree Programme, Division of Social Sciences, Arts (Atkinson School of Social Sciences Representative).
2000. Search Committee, School of Social Sciences, interviewed three conversion candidates (January).
2000. Search Committee, School of Social Sciences, SRC — Prof Lyons.
DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS Standing Committees (as Department Chair) — SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ATKINSON FACULTY OF LIBERAL AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
1996-1997. Acting Chair, Tenure and Promotion Subcommittee of one file (with M. Goodman, B. Hanson, T. Das Gupta, C. Yawney)
1996-1997 Atkinson Curriculum Subcommittee (with S. Longstaff)
1996 (June). Search Committee, hiring of Administrative Assistant .
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY—DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS—Standing Committees — SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION,
2006-2007, Hiring Committee, AA Representative, School of Public Policy and Administration - three tenure stream positions –
2006-2007, Hiring Committee, AA Representative, School of Public Policy and Administration - one CLA position.
DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS re Tenure and Promotion
2022 Chair, Tenure and Promotion Committee, DES
2009- 2010 Tenure and Promotion Subcommittee (Chair, File Preparation Committee) one file, Department of Social Sciences re PC & S component and FPC Report. Promotion to Full Professor.
2008.Tenure and Promotion Subcommittee (Chair, File Preparation Committee) one file, School of Social Sciences, re PC & S component and FPC Report.
2008. Tenure and Promotion Subcommittee (File Preparation Committee) School of Social Sciences, for re Service component and FPC Report.
2007. Tenure and Promotion Subcommittee (File Preparation Committee) School of Social Sciences, re Service component and FPC Report.
2007. Tenure and Promotion Subcommittee (File Preparation Committee) , Italian Studies, Faculty of Arts re. Professional Contributions and Standing.
2007. Tenure and Promotion Subcommittee (File Preparation Committee) School of Public Policy and Administration one file.
1994. Tenure and Promotion Subcommittee (File Preparation Committee) one file
1992. Tenure and Promotion Subcommittee (File Preparation Committee) one file.
Teaching Assessment for Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor (undergraduate courses): 12 files: 2004-2012
Teaching Assessments for Promotion to Full Professor: 3 files: 2006-2008
Service Assessment for Promotion to Full Professor: 3 files:
Service Assessment for Promotion to Associate Professor: 5 files: 2006-2008.
Teaching Assessment for LSTA Renewal: one file, Social Science, 2013
1989-1991. Chair designate, Teaching and Learning Committee, Department of Sociology, Arts
1989-1990. Introduced and established undergraduate sociology student awards (with M.Lanphier and K. McCormick)
1985-1986; 1988-1990. Teaching and Learning Committee, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY— Faculty Mentor
2005- present Mentor to ten New Colleagues
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY— Student Advocate/ Representative
Senate Appeals Committee Feb 12, 2010.
Faculty of Education “Exploratory Meeting” re academic dishonesty Feb 25, 2010.
FGS Appeals, June 2016 student appeal re part –time status
Senate Review Committee Feb 13, 2013 re candidate’s Tenure & Promotion Denial
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY—FACULTY ADVISOR TO STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS
York Federation of Students, Panel Judge (invited) , Multiculturalism Events, February 15, 2012.
York University Criminology Students' Association, 1993- 1996; 2004- present.
York Gerontology Students' Outreach Association, 1994-1996
Member, (Honorary) York University Italian Cultural Association 1992-1996
Sociology Undergraduate Students' Association, 1994-1996.