Biography
Doctoral candidate Hyunzee Jung earned an MSW at Yonsei University and a BA in English literature and language at Korea University; both universities are located in Seoul.
Jung’s primary research interest is focused on offender-reentry policies and programs to facilitate successful reintegration of ex-offenders into communities. Also in Jung’s current research agenda are recidivism among local jail inmates and reentry services for them. Restorative justice theory and policies are of particular interest.
Selected Publications
Elliott III, W., Jung, H., & Friedline, T. (2008). Raising Math Scores among Children in Low-wealth Households: Comparing Children with No Savings, Savings Accounts Only, and School Savings. (Under Review at Journal of Income Distribution). Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh.
Elliott III, W., Jung, H., & Friedline, T. (2008). Examining the Interaction between Household Wealth and Children's Wealth: The Case of Math Achievement and Children Development Accounts (CDAs). (Under Review at Social Service Review). Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh.