Biography

Dr. Brittany T. Martin joined the University of Rhode Island as an Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the Fall of 2023. Brittany’s research interests include punishment, collateral sanctions, and criminal legal policy. Her research examines criminal law and the legal system’s impact on social inequity, exploring multiple forms of punishment, such as legal financial obligations and collateral sanctions policies. Dr. Martin uses various methods in her work, including interviewing, ethnographic fieldwork, and advanced statistical analysis.

She has a strong commitment to inclusive and innovative teaching. Dr. Martin strives to create and sustain an environment of inclusivity and create a community of students eager to learn within the classroom. She teaches Introduction to Corrections, Criminal Law and Society, and Gender, Crime, and Justice.