Diane Crocker

Diane Crocker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Saint Mary’s University. She is interested broadly in the criminalization of social problems and has focused research mainly issues relating to violence against women. Over the years Diane has been involved in several agencies dealing with problems of violence and poverty including the Community Services Council in St. John’s and the North End Community Health Centre in Halifax. Her current research involves a partnership between academic research, government and non-governmental agencies exploring the principles and practices of restorative justice.