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Starting at Boise State University in 2022, Dr. Lucas M. Alward is currently an Assistant Professor with the Department of Criminal Justice. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Central Florida, an M.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Criminal Justice both from California State University, Chico. Dr. Alward’s research focuses on community and institutional corrections, procedural justice and legitimacy, prisoner re-entry and desistance, and the implementation of evidence-based practices. He is currently a reviewer for such journals as Justice Quarterly, the Journal of Criminal Justice, and Criminal Justice and Behavior to name a few. Dr. Alward is currently member of the American Society of Criminology and the Academy of Criminal Justice Science.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Procedural justice, legal cynicism and recidivism: A longitudinal test among people on community supervision
van Hall, M., Baker, T., Alward, L. & Caudy, M., Feb 2026, In: Legal and Criminological Psychology. 31, 1, p. 121-137 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A longitudinal qualitative analysis of probation and parole officer stress and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic
Butler, M., Alward, L. M., Lockwood, A. & Viglione, J., Nov 2025, In: Journal of Criminal Justice. 101, 102547.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Individual Characteristics and Organizational Attributes: An Assessment of Probation Officer Burnout and Turnover Intent
Alward, L. M. & Viglione, J., Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. 69, 2-3, p. 200-223 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Profiles of fairness: examining the latent dimensions of probation officer-client relationships and their impact on supervision compliance
Alward, L. M., Bryson, S. L. & Morado Landaverde, M., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Crime and Justice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Qualitative Exploration of Shifts to Community Supervision Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Lockwood, A., Alward, L. & Viglione, J., Mar 2024, In: Criminal Justice and Behavior. 51, 3, p. 440-458 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Scopus citations
Activities
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American Society of Criminology, Division on Corrections and Sentencing (External organization)
Alward, L. M. (Member)
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Academy of Criminal Justice Science (External organization)
Alward, L. M. (Member)
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American Society of Criminology (ASC) (External organization)
Alward, L. M. (Member)
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