Current Research: Indirect Victims of Crime and Restorative Justice

Krystal’s research interests primarily revolve around restorative justice. The passion she has for this subject matter are rooted in both personal and intellectual motivations. Her Master’s research examined police perceptions of justice paradigms and how those perceptions impact officer use of discretion with young offenders. In 2017, she published from the data she collected for the Master’s, alongside her Master’s supervisor Dr. Nicholas Jones, and Dr. Nicholas Carleton both from the University of Regina.

Krystal’s PhD research examines the experience of being related to an offender, the lack of resources and supports for this population, and possible services and interventions to assist in healing after the criminal actions of a relative. Through preliminary studies, it has been discovered that this is a drastically under-studied social issue, and one that begs attention to address the ripples of harm that crime causes. Recently teaming up with author and speaker Shannon Moroney, they will together host a pilot program retreat in Fall 2019, bringing together people with this shared life experience with the aim of developing sustainable, long-term support for relational victims.

Outside of her PhD research, Krystal also does work in the area of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and justice. She is well versed in various methodologies, including but not limited to: surveys, interviews, focus groups, photovoice, arts-based methodologies, and participant action research.

Selected Publications

Glowatski, K., Jones, N. A., & Carleton, N. R. (2017) Bridging police and communities through relationship: the importance of a theoretical foundation for restorative policing, Restorative Justice, 5(2), 267-292.

Stewart, M. & Glowatski, K. (2014). Front-Line Police Perceptions of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in a Canadian Province. The Police Journal, 87(1), 17-27.