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Fernando Avila is an interdisciplinary scholar in the fields of Critical Criminology and Sociolegal Studies. He earned his PhD from the Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on decolonial perspectives that challenge conventional criminological frameworks, particularly in the context of the Global South. Avila examines the role of punishment and societal responses to crime, with a commitment to human rights and the reduction of carceral systems. His extensive doctoral research included ethnographic fieldwork in Uruguay's Punta de Rieles medium-security prison, analyzing alternative governance models within correctional environments. His interests also extend to the implications of artificial intelligence and technology on criminal justice, scrutinizing how algorithmic decision-making perpetuates social control and structural inequalities. Moreover, Avila actively collaborates with NGOs and governmental organizations to advocate for justice reform and decarceration efforts.
Brock University • St. Catharines, ON
Teaching and researching in the field of Critical Criminology.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.