Genesis McGrue-Johnson is a senior majoring in criminal justice with a minor in psychology who eventually plans to pursue a Ph.D. in criminology focusing on adolescent behavior, theories and the juvenile justice system. This year’s recipient of the College of Health and Public Service’s undergraduate Outstanding Criminal Justice Student Award, McGrue-Johnson ultimately hopes to become a professor and advocate for adolescents in the juvenile justice system and conduct research within the criminal justice field. A McNair scholar, she is currently working on an original research project examining the effects of adolescent labeling in school on adult behavior. McGrue-Johnson encourages change through open discussions and hopes her willingness to hear differing perspectives inspires others to be open minded about community issues and solutions.
The Continued Success of ALL Our Youth | Genesis McGrue-Johnson | TEDxUNT
Resources to be part of the CHANGE
www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/volunteer-services
www.collincountytx.gov/juvenile_probation/Pages/jrr_detention.aspx
www.collincountytx.gov/juvenile_probation/Pages/default.aspx
www.dentoncounty.gov/529/Juvenile-Detention
www.tarrantcounty.com/en/juvenile-services.html
www.co.hood.tx.us/276/Juvenile-Probation
www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/corrections/qa08201.asp
www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/volunteer-services#reincarcerated-within-three-years-of-release