Department of Sociology
Dr. Alejandro Paredes
Associate Professor of Sociology
Faculty profile
About Dr. Alejandro Paredes
Alejandro Paredes teaches Introduction to Sociology, focusing on criminal justice institutions and legal sociology. His research examines community supervision programs, prisoner re-entry barriers, and the effectiveness of restorative justice circles in reducing recidivism. He works closely with community organizations and judicial diversion initiatives across the Merrow Valley.
Dr. Alejandro Paredes is a member of the Department of Sociology in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Criminology
- Sociology of law
- Prisoner re-entry
- Restorative justice
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 413
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Alejandro Paredes isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
Dr. Alejandro Paredes has no undergraduate teaching assignment in the 2026–27 catalog. For the department's courses, see the Department of Sociology.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.