Frank Cormier (B.Sc., B.A., M.A.)

Since 1995, I have taught Sociology and Criminology at the University of Manitoba and in First Nations communities across northern Manitoba. I also worked for six years as an independent justice consultant, completing projects for numerous government and NGO clients. More recently I was a senior associate at a private-sector research and consulting firm, designing and managing research and evaluation projects for clients including Justice Canada, the Winnipeg Police Service, Saskatchewan Justice, the Correctional Service of Canada, and Indian and Northern Affairs. I rejoined The University of Manitoba full-time in 2003 to take over the position of Criminology Field Coordinator.

Degrees Held

Bachelor of Science (Physics and Applied Mathematics), University of Manitoba

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology), University of Manitoba

Master of Arts (Sociology), University of Manitoba

Courses Taught

Practicum in Criminological/Sociological Research (SOC 3100) Visit the Field Experience website

Criminology (SOC 2510)

Sociology of Criminal Justice and Corrections (SOC 2610)

Research Interests

Aboriginal Justice Issues, Policing, Criminal Justice Policy

Recent Research Projects

•      Evaluation of the Onashowewin Program (Onashowewin Inc./Manitoba Justice)

•      Evaluation of Restorative Theatre Productions (John Howard Society Manitoba)

•      Review of Community Safety Programs in First Nations Communities (Justice Canada)

•      Evaluation Framework, Data Collection Instruments, and Implementation Manual for
   Evaluation of Restorative Justice Programs (Mennonite Central Committee)

Recent Publications

Review of: Jane Dickson-Gilmore and Carol LaPrairie (2005). Will the Circle be Unbroken? Aboriginal Communities, Restorative Justice, and the Challenges of Conflict and Change, Toronto: University of Toronto Press. For the Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Review of: Ronet Bachman and Russell K. Schutt (2005). The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Sage Publications.

Review of: Hocking, Barbara A. (2005). Unfinished Constitutional Business? Rethinking Indigenous Self-determination. Canberra: Aboriginal Studies Press. For the Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, vol. 49 no.3.