Community-engaged Research From NIU Sociologist Helps Teens Facing Adversity Help Give Discarded Dogs a Second Chance
February 05, 2026
February 05, 2026
DEKALB, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Community-engaged research from NIU sociologist helps teens facing adversity help give discarded dogs a second chance
Since 2018, NIU Sociology Professor Keri Burchfield has been publishing work on the nature and scope of crimes against animals, and correlations among crimes against animals and humans. She has worked to solve community problems collaboratively through . . .
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Community-engaged research from NIU sociologist helps teens facing adversity help give discarded dogs a second chance
Since 2018, NIU Sociology Professor Keri Burchfield has been publishing work on the nature and scope of crimes against animals, and correlations among crimes against animals and humans. She has worked to solve community problems collaboratively through . . .