Dr. Ed A. Muñoz is an Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies and Sociology and Chair of the Ethnic Studies Division. In general, his research expertise deals with the Latinx experience in the Midwestern and Inter-Rocky Mountain regions of the United States. With regards to his criminal justice research agenda, he examines how racialization processes impact criminal justice decision-making and outcomes. Currently, he is investigating factors that produce disproportionate minority over-representation in Salt Lake City Peer Court, and the effectiveness of restorative justice practices to reduce recidivism among youth referred to Salt Lake Peer Court.