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Nicolas Carrier is a Professor at the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice. He holds a Ph.D. from Université du Québec à Montréal in Sociology. His research focuses on social systems theory, theoretical criminology, and social control, addressing topics such as law, punishment, moralization, biocriminology, drug policies, and prison penal abolitionism. Carrier has published extensively on these subjects and has contributed to various edited volumes and academic journals. His work critically examines the implications of social control mechanisms and the societal responses to crime. Throughout his academic career, he has been involved in projects that advocate for penal reforms and highlight the societal dimensions of crime and justice, emphasizing the importance of understanding the social contexts that shape criminal behavior. Carrier's scholarship seeks to influence policy discussions surrounding drug use and the prison system, advocating for approaches that prioritize rehabilitation over punishment.
Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice • Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Teaching and researching in the field of criminology and social theory.
Includes MEng and MASc options.