Dr. Jane Dickson

Biography

Jane Dickson is a professor in the Department of Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University. She holds a B.A. and an M.A. from Simon Fraser University and a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her research interests include Citizenship and Membership within Nations, Criminology, Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice, as well as Traditional Justice systems within different Nations. Her work aims to explore the intersections of law, justice, and societal framework, applying a critical lens to contemporary legal studies. She has published extensively on these topics, contributing to both academic discourse and practical applications in law and policy. Her involvement in restorative justice frameworks has garnered recognition and has influenced both theoretical and practical approaches in the field. Dickson's commitment to interdisciplinary research and her capacity to bridge theory and practice have established her as a prominent figure in legal studies.

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