UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #878

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Jennifer Copp
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Dr.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): jcopp@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Criminology and Criminal Justice
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Misdemeanor (In)Justice
Project Keywords: misdemeanor courts, criminal justice system, 
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 6
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to all majors, but geared toward criminology/criminal justice, sociology, law, and other related fields.

Project Location:: Multiple courtroom locations throughout the 2nd Judicial Circuit
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?: Yes
Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: In-person
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 8-10
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: During business hours
Overall Research Project Description:
Recent research has highlighted some of the concerns related to the misdemeanor system of justice in the United States, including violations of due process and practices that contribute to inequities. The current research intends to explore the misdemeanor system in Florida's Second Judicial Circuit to understand the extent to which misdemeanor courtrooms are complying with the law and to understand some of the factors associated with non-compliance and other potential sources of unfairness. To accomplish this, the research team will compose a process for systematic courtroom observations and research assistants will attend arraignment hearings throughout the circuit to assist in data collection. This work will be conducted in collaboration with the Leon County Public Defender's Office. The findings will be issued in a final report, and may result in additional published materials. 

Research Tasks:
Literature review, courtroom observation, data collection, data analysis, attendance at project team meetings. 

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Recommended skills include attention to detail, time management, and an openness to collaborative research.

Mentoring Philosophy:
Through this opportunity, I hope to develop mentees love of learning; expose them to the research process; engage them in an undertaking with clear implications for policy and practice; and create an interactive environment for learning alongside their peers, faculty, and practitioners in the field. 

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links:
Sept 3rd from 3-3:30: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96560037162 
Sept 6th from 3-3:30: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93952200115 

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UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes

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Year: 2024
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