Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education (http://www.occje.org)
11th Annual Research Conference Schedule
April 19, 2013 at Lourdes University
8 AM to 8:45 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast
Poster Presentations:
John Hazy, Julie Orto, and James Scallione, Youngstown State University. Digging Assessment
as a Method to Cultivate Research
Madeline Kane, Karlie Snyder, Brittani Trent, Tiffin University. A Study of a Criminal Record’s
Effect on Hiring
Page Heinrich, College of Mount St. Joseph. Comparing the Perceived Offender-Victim
Relationship in Terms of Race/Ethnicity and Gender to the Participants Race/Ethnicity
and Gender
Mary Meyer, The University of Akron. Victims of Ohio Serial And Spree Killers
Karolina Kristof, Jordan McBride, Tiffin University. Do you Sleep With a Light On? Fear of
Victimization on a College Campus
8:45 to 9 AM Introduction and Welcome
Dr. Janet Robinson, Interim President, Lourdes University
9:10 AM to 10:40 AM Paper Session 1
Group A: REH 203:
Moderator: Dr. Elizabeth Athalde-Victor, Tiffin University
Chloe Scott, Tiffin University. Religiosity: Predictor of Death Penalty Views Amber Brickner, Allison Busdeker, Aaron Stewart, Tiffin University. Ethical Dilemmas in
Regards to Issues Between Church and State
Ahlam Ismail, Tiffin University. A Look at the Attitude and Perceptions of Muslims and Islam
on Campus
Colleen Brand, Christina McCollum, Jashayla Pane, Tiffin University. Attitudes Toward
Prostitution
Group B: MAH 201
Moderator: Dr. Adam Watkins, Bowling Green State University
Megan Carter, Lourdes University. Perceptions of Crime and Social Media
Ashley Paszcczykowski, Lourdes University. Women in Prisons: Is There a Need for
Incarceration?
Destanny Couch, Amanda Ellis, Tiffin University. Ripped from The Womb: Perceptions on
Prison Nursery Program
Group C: MAH 202
Moderator: Professor Steven Sondergaard, Defiance College
Heather Hehl, Lourdes University. Effectiveness of Scared Straight Programs
Jacob A. Mulinix, Defiance College. Validity and Accuracy of Risk Assessment in Criminal
Justice: An Examination of the Ohio Risk Assessment System
Antonio Castillo, Lourdes University. ALICE – A Common Sense Approach to Surviving An
Active Shooter Event
Lindsay McDaniel, Defiance College. Perceptions of Psychopaths Between Criminal Justice
Majors and Psychology Majors
10:50 AM to 12:20 PM Paper Session 2
Group A: REH 203
Moderator: Professor Andy Kozal, Northwest State Com. College
John Vinkler, Bowling Green State University. Going Home to Stay: Turning This Phase Into
Reality
Kyle Burnhart, Defiance College. Drug Rehabilitation Effects on Recidivism
Jordan Selfe, Tiffin University. Eyewitness Identification
Sarah Shepard, Tiffin University. College Students’ Marijuana Use And Attitudes Towards
Marijuana
Group B: MAH 201
Moderator: Dr. Kelly Cronin, Notre Dame College
Keri Marten, Lourdes University. Equal Opportunity Terrorism
Conor Riehle, Lourdes University. Terrorist Tactics
Aaron Henson, Lourdes University. Social and Economic Impact of 9/11
Tristin Kilgallon, Jordan Turner, Ohio Northern University. Combatting Corruption in Kosovo
Customs
Group C: MAH 202
Moderator: Dr. Steven Hurwitz, Tiffin University
Caitlin Shears, Tiffin University. Sexual Orientation and Differences in Perception of Sexual
Harassment
Shelbi Meyer, Rokina Williams, Tiffin University. Student Perceptions of Minors Having Sexual
Intercourse
Jamie Naber, Tiffin University. Campus Concealed Carry Holly Brennan, Tiffin University. Attitudes of College Athletes Towards Underage Alcohol
Consumption
12:30 PM to 1:45 PM – Lunch Awards Ceremony Ebeid Center
Keynote Speaker Dr. Morris Jenkins, University of Toledo Restorative Justice
2 PM to 3:30 PM Paper Session 3
Group A: REH 203
Moderator: Professor Michael Barrett, Ashland University
Trina McKown, Taylor Searight, Tiffin University. Bystander Effect
Anastasia Brown, Tiffin University. The Effect of Television Crime on Career Choice
Kaitlyn Tucker, Tiffin University. Perceptions on Syndrome Evidence in Domestic Violence
Jalessa Brown, Ashland University. Implications of fMRI Scan Images in Legal Proceedings
Group B: MAH 201
Moderator: Dr. Steven Hurwitz, Tiffin University
Kyle Anderson, Jaclyn Meyer, Emily Williams, Tiffin University. The Changing Perception of
College Students Regarding Victim Blaming
Patience Leclair, Tiffin University. Knowledge and Attitude Of Juvenile Crime
Chelsea Bennett, Tiffin University. The Knowledge of College Students About the Effects of
Childhood Sex Abuse
Samantha Hager, Tiffin University. Bullying and Depression
Group C: MAH 202
Moderator: Dr. Don Knueve, Defiance College
Laressa Kay McCurdy, Defiance College. Law Enforcement Competency and Efficacy of
Dealing With Human Trafficking
Kelsey Santiago, Tiffin University. Knowledge vs. Attitudes: How Do the Two Compare
Dealing with Sex Offenders
Jennifer Duvall, Westminster College. Drug Accounts of People On Probation
Cindy Stewart, College of Mt. St. Joseph. Exploring the Neighborhood Context of Mental Health
Crisis
Group D: MAH 203
Moderator: Professor Andy Kozal, Northwest State Community College
Cheryce Burton, Tiffin University. Violent Crimes vs Property Crimes: Is there a Difference in
the Psychological Impact on Victims
Julie Finn, Tiffin University. Professors’ Opinions of Student Dress
Joseph Ritchie, Westminster College. Anarchy: A Study of the Socialization and Retention of
Motorcycle Club Members
Matthew Roberts, Bowling Green State University. Would You Like Fries With That? How
The Evolving U.S. Economy Has Changed the Profile of Gangs
3:45 PM-4:30 PM MAH 201
OCCJE General Membership Meeting and Board Elections for 2013-14 Academic Year