Dr. Stevens's research focuses primarily on examining how gender, race, and other structural inequalities influence juvenile offending and justice system processing. She is currently involved in research examining girls' pathways to illegal behavior and help-seeking behaviors, the effects of school context on delinquency, and the effects of contextual factors on disproportionate minority contact with the justice system.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
Canada
Description
This project examines the needs and experiences of girls in trouble with the Ontario Youth Court. Theories about young womenâs pathways to illegal behavior, help-seeking behaviors, and identity construction inform this projectâs overall conceptual framework.
Institution/Entity
Ontario Youth Court
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
No
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Gender, race, delinquency, juvenile justice, disporportionate contact with the justice system, punishment
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Girls' Delinquency and Programming, Gender and Racial Disparities in Justice System Processing
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2006 - 2013
Michigan State University
Ph.D.
Criminal Justice
2001 - 2004
Oakland University
B.A.
Socioogy
2006 - 2004
Bowling Green State University
M.A.
Sociology
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2006 - Present
Membership
Member
American Society of Criminology
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
2013 - Present
Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2021
Award
Garnet Apple Award
University of South Carolina
2012
Fellowship
Graduate Research Fellowship
National Institute of Justice
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