Akwasi Owusu-Bempah

Biography:

AKWASI OWUSU-BEMPAH, who holds a B.A. (Carleton), an M.A. and a Ph.D. (Toronto), is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto and a Senior Fellow at Massey College. He holds Affiliate Scientist status at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and serves as Director of Research for the Campaign for Cannabis Amnesty.

Owusu-Bempah’s work examines the intersections of race, crime and criminal justice. His current research spans across criminal justice institutions. He is also studying various aspects of drug legalization in Canada and around the world. He published regularly in both academic and popular forums.

Owusu-Bempah began his academic career in the United States at Indiana University, Bloomington. Prior to becoming a professor, he held positions with Canada’s National Judicial Institute, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and the Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Owusu-Bempah is frequently sought out to provide commentary and advice to police agencies, government bodies, community organizations, and media outlets on matters relating to policing, justice, and social inequality.

His latest book is entitled Waiting to Inhale: Cannabis Legalization and the Fight for Racial Justice (MIT Press).

Source: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/sociology/people/akwasi-owusu-bempah 

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