Christina Carrera Plakas is a dedicated professional in the fields of criminology and criminal justice, currently serving as Co-Founder of Project Read Behind Bars since September 2021 and as a PhD Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of South Carolina. With a strong background in research, Christina has held positions such as Summer Research Intern at the Correctional Association of New York and Graduate Research Assistant for the National Science Foundation, focusing on criminal court case processing and innovative data collection. Previous legal experience includes roles as Legal Coordinator at the NYC Department of Correction and Paralegal at David B. Shanies Law Office, where expertise in civil rights and legal assistance was developed. Christina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Hamilton College and is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology & Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina.
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