Ben Fisher, Ph.D.

Dr. Fisher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Science. He studies the overlaps between the education system and the criminal justice system, focusing largely on three areas: (a) police in schools; (b) school security and surveillance; and (c) school discipline and punishment. Dr. Fisher uses quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, including community-based and participatory research methods. Much of his research in this area centers on racial justice.