Raymund Narag | SIU

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Dr. Narag joined the SIU faculty in Fall of 2012 after receiving his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University. He is currently the Judge William Cook Professor Fellow for Minority Scholars and the faculty advisor for the Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society.

Dr. Narag came to the United States as a Fulbright Scholar from the Philippines. His research focus includes criminal victimization, youth violence, correctional administration, and qualitative research particularly in cross cultural settings. He studies correctional and judicial policies and practices in the Southeast Asia, with special focus on the Philippines, and how these translate to prolonged pre-trial detention, jail overcrowding and violent extremism. Dr. Narag regularly visits the Philippines to conduct training and mentoring among correctional and court actors.