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Henry Jackson, Jr., Ph.D., M.P.A.
Professor and Associate Chair
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Jennifer Cheek, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Internship Coordinator, and Faculty Advisor- Delta Gamma Xi
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László Christián, Ph.D.
Fulbright Visiting Scholar, Ludovika University of Public Service
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Di Jia, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Program Coordinator
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LiYing Li, Ph.D.
Professor and Master of Science in Cybersecurity Program Director
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Denise Mowder, J.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Faculty Advisor of Women in Cybersecurity (Student Chapter)
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J. Renee Trombley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Faculty Fellow- Justice Impacted Student Initiative
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Catherine L. Reddy
Administrative Assistant III and Advisor of American Indian Student Alliance (AISA)
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Destiny Watkins, M.S.Ed.
Cybersecurity Program Manager
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Kyla Armstrong-Romero, Ph.D.
Affiliate Faculty
Courses: CJC 2050 American Judicial System, CJC 3130 Victimology
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Executive in Residence/Special Advisor to the President for Leadership Development
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Congratulations!
Dr. Jennifer Cheek is a recipient of the Faculty Career Catalyst Award for Workforce Campaign (2025).
Dr. Henry Jackson, Jr., M.P.A., is a recipient of the College of Health and Human Sciences Outstanding Service Award (2024-2025).
Dr. Denise Mowder, J.D., is a recipient of the College of Health and Human Sciences Outstanding Service Award (2023-2024).
Dr. Allison Cotton is a recipient of the MLK Peace Award (2023).
Dr. Andrea Borrego is a recipient of the MLK Peace Award (2020).
Exciting New Publication: “Class, Race, Gender, and Crime: The Social Realities of Justice in America”
We are proud to announce that Dr. Allison Cotton, in collaboration with esteemed authors Paul Leighton, Gregg Barak, Carrie L. Buist, and K. Sebastian Leon, has contributed to the groundbreaking book Class, Race, Gender, and Crime: The Social Realities of Justice in America. This compelling new work explores the intersections of class, race, gender, and crime within the context of the American justice system. Through interdisciplinary research and critical analysis, the book delves into the lived experiences of marginalized groups and challenges the broader societal and institutional structures that shape justice. The authors have brought together diverse perspectives from sociology, criminology, and social justice studies to offer fresh insights into the complexities of crime and punishment. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the systemic inequalities that persist in the criminal justice system. New to this Edition:- New and expanded coverage of immigration enforcement highlights its connection to criminal justice and its importance for understanding social control in our society (Chapter 1, Chapter 4, Chapter 8, Chapter 9)
- Entirely revised Chapter 5, “Understanding Gender/Sexuality and Male/Heterosexual Privilege” offers modern and comprehensive understandings of gender and sexuality, including queer theory and queer criminology, that carries through later chapters
- Expanded Chapter 8, “Law Enforcement” and expanded Chapter 9, “Prosecution, Plea Bargains and Deportation,” offer new explorations such as policing of abortions and miscarriage, and immigration courts, respectively
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New conclusion discusses prison abolition, so readers can understand the debate and think for themselves about how deep the need for reform goes
Class, Race, Gender, and Crime: The Social Realities of Justice in America is available now for purchase.
Dr. Cotton is the author of Effigy: Images of Capital Defendants (2008); Race, Class, Gender & Crime: The Social Realities of Justice in America 5th edition (2018); and Femicide and Female Violence: Intersectional Selections (2021).
Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology (CJC)
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Friday (Virtual) 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Campus Box 10
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
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