Dr. VandeBerg’s research and teaching focus on the interrelations of space, power, violence, and law. Her current international research agenda examines the diffusion and transformation of piracy laws and related criminal justice institutions in East Africa.
Research Areas
- Maritime Piracy
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Gender and Crime
- Legal Geographies
- Africa
Expertise:
- Underserved Communities and Crime
Dr. Brittany Gilmer’s research explores the intersection of maritime crime, international development, and inequality in the Global South. Her current work examines and critiques the growth and expansion of criminal justice institutions in East Africa as a result of international-led efforts to combat piracy and violent extremism. She is particularly interested in the local impacts of these institutions as they converge with per-existing and traditional approaches to crime and justice.
