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Jordan Hyatt

Jordan Hyatt, JD PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Criminology & Justice Studies
Expertise Criminal Justice

Jordan M. Hyatt is an assistant professor in the Department of Criminology and Justice Studies at Drexel University. Hyatt’s research in corrections and reentry focuses on the evaluation of innovative criminal justice interventions with an emphasis on randomized experiments. Through the program assessments with strong partnerships with practitioners, Hyatt works to develop effective and actionable criminal justice policies. Hyatt’s work is relevant for agencies with policy agendas focused on improving reintegration, public safety and implementing evidence-based policies.

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215.895.0490 jmh498@drexel.edu

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Why is the U.S. Reluctant to Adopt the Scandinavian Prison Model?
Apr 22, 2026
Jordan Hyatt, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on an April 22 WBUR-Radio (NPR-Boston) "On Point" episode about "Little Scandinavia," a prison reform project he is leading at the state correctional institute in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Philly-Area Prison Could Reshape how America Treats Prisoners
Mar 19, 2026
Jordan Hyatt, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 19 Axios Philadelphia story about "Little Scandinavia," a prison reform project he is leading at the state correctional institute in Chester, Pennsylvania and how it could lead to broad changes in how America treats people in prison.
“Little Scandinavia” Gets a Boost
Apr 14, 2025
Jordan Hyatt, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Public Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in an April 14 Philadelphia Citizen story about Pennsylvania looking to expand its "Little Scandinavia" model — which aims to create a more humane environment inside prisons — that Hyatt helped to develop.
How Will 'Little Scandinavia' Experiment Play Out in U.S. Prisons
Mar 19, 2025
Jordan Hyatt, PhD, JD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Public Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 19 Science story featuring his research on how Pennsylvania prisons might benefit from adopting strategies employed in Scandinavia intended to reduce recidivism.
Pa. Will Expand Its Innovative 'Little Scandinavia' Unit in SCI Chester to Three More State Prisons
Mar 9, 2025
Ongoing research by Jordan Hyatt, PhD, JD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Public Policy, testing a Scandinavian-inspired approach to incarceration to reduce recidivism rates in Pennsylvania prisons was featured in a March 9 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the model's success at State Correctional Institution-Chester and plans to implement it at three more state prisons.
Pa. Looking to Expand 'Little Scandinavia' Model Prison Project After Signs of Success
Mar 4, 2025
Jordan Hyatt, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Public Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 4 Penn Live story about Pennsylvania looking to expand its "Little Scandinavia" model — which aims to create a more humane environment inside prisons — that Hyatt helped to develop.
Lessons from 'Stop and Frisk' Can Help Philly Police Use Drones to Improve Safety Without Compromising Civil Liberties
Jan 21, 2025
David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Jan. 17 Politico article about former President Joe Biden's declaration that the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered officially adopted as part of the U.S. Constitution.
Why a Pennsylvania Prison Looked to Scandinavia for Inspiration
Jan 14, 2025
Jordan Hyatt, PhD, JD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Public Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 14 Governing article about a Pennsylvania prison testing a new approach that gives more autonomy to inmates, and the practical and cultural challenges of bringing a Scandinavian-inspired approach to the U.S.
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Jordan Hyatt (L) will evaluate the body camera initiative under SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel III (R). Photo credit: Elizabeth Peckham. Drexel Criminology Professor to Evaluate SEPTA Body Camera Initiative
Feb 2, 2016
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) recently announced that its transit police officers have been equipped with body cameras. The initiative, which is intended to strengthen relationships with the public and provide valuable evidence for investigations, will be evaluated by Jordan Hyatt, JD, PhD, an assistant professor in Drexel University’s Department of Criminology and Justice Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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