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Hannah Turner

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Hannah Turner

Hannah Turner

Research Director
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As Research Director of the Justice Systems Research Team, Hannah Turner leads and oversees the team’s applied research projects working to promote public safety and a fair and effective criminal justice system. Hannah first joined the organization as a Project Manager in May 2022 when it was the Criminal Justice Innovation Lab, and was promoted to Senior Project Manager in April 2024 before stepping into her current role as Research Director.

Before joining the team, Hannah worked in various aspects of the criminal justice system — including indigent defense services, prison mental health administration, and re-entry programming. She also brings experience in empirical research focused on criminal justice issues. Hannah holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Georgia.