Dr. Berryessa’s research, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods, examines discretion in the criminal justice system and how it may affect responses to criminal offending. Related to guns, Dr. Berryessa is interested in the overlap between gun violence and mental illness, particularly on societal perceptions of gun violence by those with psychiatric illnesses and how they may affect support for gun crime policies.
Title/Department
Dr. Colleen Berryessa, Assistant Professor, School of Criminal Justice
Campus
Newark
Topic Areas
Risk Factors
Sub-topic Areas
Mental Illness