Christina Murtaugh

Program Officer, Rule of Law Center

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Christina Murtaugh is a Program Officer who joined USIP's Rule of Law Center in 2009. Her focus is on the International Network to Promote the Rule of Law (INPROL), a community of practice initiated by the Rule of Law Center in 2007. She facilitates the INPROL Rule of Law Forum as well as leads their Research and Publication Team. She has also worked on the Model Codes for Postconflict Criminal Justice Project. In 2008, she worked for the American Bar Association's Rule of Law Initiative-Azberbaijan, focusing on continuing legal education and legal aid programs.

Christina has a Juris Doctorate degree from the William & Mary School of Law with a focus on international law and rule of law. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kentucky.

Publications:

"Criminal Justice Reform in Post-Conflict States: A Guide for Practitioners", co-author, United States Institute of Peace & United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2011.

Publications & Tools

	Discussing the Changing Face of International Rule of Law Engagement October 2012 \| Olive Branch Post by Christina Murtaugh and Fiona Mangan Christina Murtaugh and Fiona Mangan discuss the changing face of international rule of law engagement and a parallel shift in the individuals and teams carrying out rule of law work globally Issue Areas: Rule of Law
	Virginia: At the Crossroads of Building Peace March 2012 \| News Feature by Tara Sonenshine The Commonwealth of Virginia continues to expand as a center of innovation for peacebuilding activities to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S. military and civilian corps to work together around the world. Across Virginia, from the Pentagon to the peacebuilding academies, from workshops at universities to grants to practitioners, USIP is working closely to build partnerships. Countries: United States \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Education, Mediation and Facilitation, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Training
	USIP and Partners Re-launch International Network to Promote the Rule of Law February 2012 The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and its partners this month have re-launched a unique, web-based global network of rule-of-law professionals. Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law