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Brad Brockmann, JD, MDiv, is an adjunct assistant professor focused on health services and policy practice at Brown University, where he has been teaching since 2013. His career as a civil rights attorney emphasizes raising awareness of the healthcare challenges facing incarcerated and justice-involved populations. Brockmann designs and teaches courses that address incarceration, criminal justice, and public health. He has been recognized with the Howard R. Swearer Engaged Faculty Award for his teaching contributions. His collaboration with stakeholders in the justice system aims to implement projects that address the intersection of incarceration, recidivism, and public health. Recently, he has focused on research with the Maine Department of Corrections to develop and assess policies and practices intended to shift the culture of maximum security prisons from punishment to wellness. This endeavor seeks to create a national model of corrections that prioritizes wellness in carceral environments. As an author, Brockmann has contributed to significant publications funded by the National Institute of Corrections, including works on the management and treatment of LGBTQIA+ individuals in justice settings, demonstrating his commitment to progressive and inclusive healthcare practices in correctional facilities.
Department: Department of Economics