October 2019
CURRICULUM VITAE
CHERYL LERO JONSON
Present Position
Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice: Xavier University (2019-Present)
Office Address
Department of Criminal Justice
College of Professional Sciences
Xavier University
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-7371
Phone: 513-745-1069
Fax: 513-745-3220
E-Mail: [email protected]
Previous Positions
Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice: Xavier University (2013-2019)
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice: Northern Kentucky
University (2010-2013)
Education
Ph.D., July 2010, School of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati
Dissertation: The Impact of Imprisonment on Reoffending: A Meta-Analysis
Advisor: Francis T. Cullen
M.A., May 2005, Sociology/Criminology, Bowling Green State University
B.A., May 2003, Sociology, Bowling Green State University
B.S., May 2003, Psychology, Bowling Green State University
Google Scholar Citations
Count as of 10/21/2019: 2,426
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Publications
Books
Cullen, Francis T. and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2017 Correctional Theory: Context and Consequences (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA:
Sage Publications.
Cullen, Francis T. and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2012 Correctional Theory: Context and Consequences. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Publications.
Edited Books
Blomberg, Thomas G., Francis T. Cullen, Christoffer Carlsson, and Cheryl Lero Jonson (eds.)
2018 Delinquency and Drift Revisited: The Criminology of David Matza and Beyond—
Advances in Criminological Theory. New York: Routledge.
Nagin, Daniel S., Francis T. Cullen, and Cheryl Lero Jonson (eds.)
2018 Deterrence, Choice, and Crime: Contemporary Perspectives—Advances in
Criminological Theory (Vol. 23). New York: Routledge.
Cullen, Francis T., Pamela Wilcox, Jennifer, L. Lux, and Cheryl Lero Jonson (eds.)
2015 Sisters in Crime Revisited: Bringing Gender into Criminology—In Honor of Freda
Adler. New York: Oxford University Press.
Cullen, Francis T., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Mary K. Stohr (eds.)
2014 The American Prison: Imagining a Different Future. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Publications.
Cullen, Francis T., Cheryl Lero Jonson, Andrew J. Myer, and Freda Adler (eds.)
2011 The Origins of American Criminology—Advances in Criminological Theory (Vol.
16). New Brunswick, NJ: Transaction Press.
Books in Progress
Moon, Melissa M. and Cheryl Lero Jonson
Shooter in the School: Prevention, Response, and Survival. New York: Routledge.
Chouhy, Cecilia, Joshua C. Cochran, and Cheryl Lero Jonson (eds.)
Criminal Justice Theory: Explanation and Effects—Advances in Criminological
Theory. New York: Routledge.
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Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Travis C. Pratt (eds.)
A Criminologist's Life: Essays in Honor of the Criminological Legacy of Francis T.
Cullen—Advances in Criminological Theory. New York: Routledge.
McManus, Hannah D., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Francis T. Cullen
Policing Theory: Context and Consequences. San Diego, CA: Cognella.
Edited Journal Issues
Cullen, Francis T., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Angela J. Thielo (eds.)
2015 Downsizing Prisons. Special issue of Victims and Offenders Vol. 10 (No. 4).
Johnson, W. Wesley, Francis T. Cullen, and Cheryl Lero Jonson (eds.)
2014 Mentoring Imperative: Professional Development in Criminology/Criminal Justice.
Special issue of the Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice Vol. 30 (November).
Stohr, Mary K., Francis T. Cullen, and Cheryl Lero Jonson (eds.)
2012 American Corrections in Crisis: Imagining a Different Future. Special Issue of the
Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice Vol. 28 (February).
Articles/Chapters
Forthcoming Works
Cullen, Francis T., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Cecilia Chouhy
“The Saints and the Roughnecks Revisited: How Labeling Kids Creates Criminals.”
In Cecilia Chouhy, Joshua C. Cochran, and Cheryl Lero Jonson (eds.), Criminal
Justice Theory: Explanation and Effects—Advances in Criminological Theory. New
York: Routledge.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Melissa M. Moon
“Mentorship as a Junior Faculty Member.” In Cheryl Lero Jonson and Travis C. Pratt
(eds.), A Criminologist's Life: Essays in Honor of the Criminological Legacy of
Francis T. Cullen—Advances in Criminological Theory. New York: Routledge.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Travis C. Pratt
“Becoming a Criminologist.” In Cheryl Lero Jonson and Travis C. Pratt (eds.),
A Criminologist's Life: Essays in Honor of the Criminological Legacy of Francis T.
Cullen—Advances in Criminological Theory. New York: Routledge.
Pratt, Travis C. and Cheryl Lero Jonson
“Frank’s Legacy Moving Forward.” In Cheryl Lero Jonson and Travis C. Pratt (eds.),
A Criminologist's Life: Essays in Honor of the Criminological Legacy of Francis T.
Cullen—Advances in Criminological Theory. New York: Routledge.
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Works in Print [arranged alphabetically by year]
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Melissa M. Moon, and Joseph A. Hendry
In Press “One Size Does Not Fit All: Traditional Lockdown Versus Multi-Option Responses
to School Shootings.” Journal of School Violence.
McManus, Hannah D., Francis T. Cullen, Cheryl Lero Jonson, Alexander L. Burton, and
Velmer S. Burton
In Press “Will Black Lives Matter to the Police? African American’s Concern about Trump’s
Presidency.” Victims and Offenders.
McManus, Hannah D., Amanda Graham, Francis T. Cullen, Velmer S. Burton, Jr., and Cheryl
Lero Jonson
In Press “Friend Not Foe? Reconsidering Race, the Police, and Community Relations.”
Race and Justice: An International Journal.
Cullen, Francis T., Cecilia Chouhy, and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2020 “Public Opinion About White-Collar and Corporate Crime.” In Melissa Rorie (ed.),
Handbook of White-Collar Crime (pp. 211-228). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Graham, Amanda, Hannah D. McManus, Francis T. Cullen, Velmer S. Burton, Jr., and Cheryl
Lero Jonson
2019 “Videos Don’t Lie: African Americans’ Support for Body Worn Cameras.”
Criminal Justice Review, 44, 284-303.
Haner, Murat, Melissa M. Sloan, Francis T. Cullen, Teresa C. Kulig, and Cheryl Lero Jonson.
2019 “Public Concern about Terrorism: Fear, Worry, and Support for Anti-Muslim
Policies.” Socius, 5, 1-16.
Haner, Murat, Francis T. Cullen, Cheryl Lero Jonson, Alexander L. Burton, and Teresa C.
Kulig
2019 “Price of Liberty or Never Again: Americans’ Views on Preventing Mass Murder.”
Justice Evaluation Journal, 2, 50-72
Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Sarah M. Manchak
2018 “Corrections and Deterrence.” In Daniel S. Nagin, Francis T. Cullen, and Cheryl
Lero Jonson (eds.), Deterrence, Choice, and Crime: Contemporary Perspectives—
Advances in Criminological Theory (Vol. 23, pp. 309-337). New York: Routledge.
Lovins, Brian K., Francis T. Cullen, Edward J. Latessa, and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2018 “Probation Officer as a Coach: Building a New Professional Identity.”
Federal Probation 82(1): 13-19.
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Mears, Daniel P. and Cheryl Lero Jonson.
2018 “Signification: The State as a Source of Crime.” In Thomas Blomberg, Thomas G.,
Francis T. Cullen, Christoffer Carlsson, and Cheryl Lero Jonson (eds.). Delinquency
and Drift Revisited: The Criminology of David Matza and Beyond—Advances in
Criminological Theory (Vol. 21, pp. 199-218). New Brunswick, NJ: Transaction
Publishers.
Wright, Kevin A. and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2018 “Thinking Outside the Prison Walls: The Value of the Inside-Out Prison Exchange
Program to Solve Old Problems.” In Scott H. Decker and Kevin Wright (eds.),
Criminology and Public Policy (3rd ed., pp. 321-340). Philadelphia, PA: Temple
University Press.
Cullen, Francis T., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Daniel P. Mears
2017 “Reinventing Community Corrections.” In Michael Tonry and Daniel S. Nagin
(eds.), Reinventing American Criminal Justice—Crime and Justice: A Review of
Research (Vol. 46, pp. 27-93). Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero
2017 “Preventing School Shootings: A Situational Crime Prevention Approach.” Victims
and Offenders 12: 956-973.
Cullen, Francis T., Daniel P. Mears, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Angela J. Thielo
2016 “Seven Ways to Make Prisons Work.” In Roger Matthews (ed.), What Is to Be Done
About Crime and Punishment? Towards a “Public Criminology” (pp. 159-196).
London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Francis T. Cullen
2015 “Prisoner Reentry Programs.” In Michael Tonry (ed.), Crime and Justice: A Review
of Research (Vol. 44, pp. 517-575). Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, John E. Eck, and Francis T. Cullen
2015 “Putting a Price on Justice: How to Incentivize Prison Downsizing.” Victims and
Offenders 10: 452-476.
Sundt, Jody, Francis T. Cullen Angela J. Thielo, and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2015 “Public Willingness to Downsize Prisons: Implications from Oregon.” Victims and
Offenders 10: 365-378.
Stohr, Mary K., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Jennifer L. Lux
2015 “Understanding the Female Prison Experience Conduct.” In Francis T. Cullen,
Pamela Wilcox, Jennifer, L. Lux, and Cheryl Lero Jonson (eds.), Sisters in Crime
Revisited: Bring Gender into Criminology—In Honor of Freda Adler (pp. 351-370).
New York: Oxford University Press.
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Burton, Velmer S., Jr., Colleen Fisher, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Francis T. Cullen
2014 “Confronting the Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction: A Special
Challenge for Social Work with Offenders.” Journal of Forensic Social Work
4: 80-103.
Cullen, Francis T. and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2014 “Labeling Theory and Correctional Rehabilitation: Beyond Unanticipated
Consequences.” In David P. Farrington and Joseph Murray (eds.), Empirical Tests of
Labeling Theory—Advances in Criminological Theory (Vol. 18, pp. 63-85). New
Brunswick, NJ: Transaction Publishers.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Melissa M. Moon
2014 “How to Be a Successful Classroom Teacher.” Journal of Contemporary Criminal
Justice 30 (November): 392-408.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, John E. Eck, and Francis T. Cullen
2014 “The Small Prison.” In Francis T. Cullen, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Mary K. Stohr
(eds.), The American Prison: Imagining a Different Future (pp. 215-234). Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Stohr, Mary K., Francis T. Cullen, and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2014 “Lessons Learned.” In Francis T. Cullen, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Mary K. Stohr
(eds.), The American Prison: Imagining a Different Future (pp. 257-268). Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Francis T. Cullen, and Jennifer L. Lux
2013 “Creating Ideological Space: Why Public Support for Rehabilitation Matters.” In
Leam Craig, Louise Dixon and Theresa Gannon (eds.), What Works in Offender
Rehabilitation: An Evidence Based Approach to Assessment and Treatment (pp. 50-
68). London: Wiley-Blackwell.
McDonald, Danielle and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2013 “Easing the Transition from Prison to the Community: An Evaluation of a Second
Chance Act Mentoring Grant Program.” Contemporary Journal of Anthropology and
Sociology 3(2): 184-202.
Caswell, Rex A., Cheryl Lero Jonson, Paula J. Dubeck, Francis T. Cullen, and David J.
Maume
2012 “Unraveling Work Reactions in a Sales Occupation: A Test of Three Models.”
Sociological Focus 45: 234-259.
Cullen, Francis T., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and John E. Eck
2012 “The Accountable Prison.” Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice 28 (No.
1): 77-95.
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Cullen, Francis T., Edward J. Latessa, and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2012 “Assessing the Extent and Sources of NCAA Rule Infractions: A National Self-
Report Study of Student-Athletes.” Criminology and Public Policy 11: 667-706.
Cullen, Francis T., Jennifer L. Lux, and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2012 “Assessing the Effectiveness of Multisystemic Therapy: A Case Study in Evidence-
Based Corrections.” In Emil W. Plywaczewski (ed.), Current Problems of the Penal
Law and Criminology (pp. 65-84). Deventer, The Netherlands: Wolters Kluwer.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero
2012 “The Effects of Imprisonment.” In Francis T. Cullen and Pamela Wilcox (eds.), The
Oxford Handbook of Criminological Theory (pp. 672-690). New York: Oxford
University Press.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Rachel McArthur, Francis T. Cullen, and Pamela Wilcox.
2012 “Unraveling the Sources of Adolescent Substance Use: A Test of Rival Theories.”
International Journal of School Disaffection 9 (No. 2): 53-90.
Moon, Melissa M. and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2012 “The Influence of Occupational Strain on Organizational Commitment.” Journal of
Criminal Justice 40: 249-258.
Cullen, Francis T. and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2011 “Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs.” In James Q. Wilson and Joan Petersilia
(eds.), Crime and Public Policy (pp. 291-344). New York: Oxford University Press.
Cullen, Francis T., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Daniel S. Nagin
2011 “Prisons Do Not Reduce Recidivism: The High Cost of Ignoring Science.” The
Prison Journal 91 (No. 3): 48S-65S.
Blevins, Kristie R., Shelley Johnson Listwan, Francis T. Cullen, and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2010 “A General Strain Theory of Prison Violence and Misconduct: An Integrated Model
of Inmate Behavior.” Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice 26 (No. 2): 148-
166.
Cullen, Francis T., Jennifer L. Hartman, and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2009 “Bad Guys: Why the Public Supports Punishing White-Collar Offenders.” Crime,
Law and Social Change 51 (February): 31-44.
Cullen, Francis T. and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2009 “Comment: Understanding the Importance of Communities That Care.” Archives of
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 161 (September): 866-867.
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Nagin, Daniel S., Francis T. Cullen, and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2009 “Imprisonment and Reoffending.” In Michael Tonry (ed.), Crime and Justice: A
Review of Research (Vol. 38, pp. 115-200). Chicago: University of Chicago
Press.
Listwan, Shelley Johnson, Cheryl Lero Jonson, Francis T. Cullen, and Edward J. Latessa
2008 “Cracks in the Penal Harm Movement: Evidence from the Field.” Criminology
and Public Policy 7 (August): 423-465.
Unnever, James D., Francis T. Cullen, and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2008 “Race, Racism, and Support for Capital Punishment.” In Michael Tonry (ed.), Crime
and Justice: A Review of Research (Vol. 37, pp. 45-96). Chicago: University of
Chicago Press.
Cullen, Francis T., Brenda A. Vose, Cheryl N. Lero Jonson, and James D. Unnever
2007 “Public Support for Early Intervention: Is Child Saving a ‘Habit of the Heart’?”
Victims and Offenders 2 (No. 2): 109-124.
Encyclopedia Entries
Jonson, Cheryl Lero
2017 “Cullen, Francis T.” In Kent R. Kerley, Heith Copes, Spencer De Li, Jodi Lane,
and Susan F. Sharp (eds.), Encyclopedia of Corrections. New York: Wiley-
Blackwell. In press.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero
2010 “Incarceration and Recidivism.” In Francis T. Cullen and Pamela Wilcox (eds.),
Encyclopedia of Criminological Theory (pp. 465-469). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Publications.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero
2010 “Giordano, Peggy C., and Stephen A. Cernkovich: Cognitive Transformation and
Desistance.” In Francis T. Cullen and Pamela Wilcox (eds.), Encyclopedia of
Criminological Theory (pp. 370-373). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Gilbert Geis
2010 “Cressey, Donald R.: Embezzlement and White-Collar Crime.” In Francis T. Cullen
and Pamela Wilcox (eds.), Encyclopedia of Criminological Theory (pp. 223-230).
Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Francis T. Cullen
2010 “Multisystemic Therapy.” In Bonnie S. Fisher and Steven P. Lab (eds.), Encyclopedia
of Crime Prevention and Victimization (pp. 338-343). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Publications.
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Under Review
Burton, Alexander L., Justin T. Pickett, Cheryl Lero Jonson, Francis T. Cullen, and Velmer S.
Burton, Jr.
“Public Support for Policies to Reduce School Shootings: A Test of Four Theoretical
Models.” Submitted to Criminology
Graham, Amanda, Murat Haner, Melissa M. Sloan, Francis T. Cullen, Teresa C. Kulig, and
Cheryl Lero Jonson
“Race and Fear of Police Brutality: The Hidden Injuries of Minority Status in America.”
Submitted to Criminal Justice and Behavior
Haner, Murat, Melissa M. Sloan, Francis T. Cullen, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Teresa C. Kulig
“Making America Safe Again: Public Support for Policies to Reduce Terrorism.”
Submitted to Criminology and Public Policy
Lee, Heejin, Justin T. Pickett, Alexander L. Burton, Francis T. Cullen, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and
Velmer S. Burton, Jr.
“How Does the Public Explain School Shootings? The Extent and Sources of
Attribution? Revise and resubmit to Justice Quarterly
Logan, Matthew, Cheryl Lero Jonson, Shelley Johnson Listwan, and Francis T. Cullen
“Agents of Change or Control? Identifying the Correlates of Positive and Negative Staff-
Inmate Relationships Among a Sample of Formerly Incarcerated Inmates.” Submitted to
Journal of Criminal Justice
Schutten, Nathaniel M., Justin T. Pickett, Alexander L. Burton, Francis T. Cullen, Cheryl Lero
Jonson, and Velmer S. Burton, Jr.
“Punishing Rampage: Public Opinion on Sanctions for School Shooters.” Revise and
resubmit to Justice Quarterly
Stadler, William S., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Brooke Miller Gialopsos
“Protecting the Park: Law Enforcement Challenges and Future Directions in the U.S.
National Park System.” Submitted to Policing: An International Journal
In Progress
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Melissa M. Moon, and Brooke Miller Gialopsos
“Scared or Prepared: A Test of the Effect of Competing Active Shooter Drills.”
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Melissa M. Moon, and Brooke Miller Gialopsos
“The Rule or the Exception to the Rule: Positive and Negative Consequences of
Emergency Drills in Schools.”
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Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Alexander L. Burton, Francis T. Cullen, Justin T. Pickett, and Velmer
Burton, Jr.
“Teaching Class and Packing Heat: Public Support for Arming Teachers.”
Logan, Matthew and Cheryl Lero Jonson
“Creating a Theory of Civilian Active Shooter Responses.”
Outside Field Publications (Editorial Review)
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Melissa M. Moon, and Joseph A. Hendry
2019, Oct “Putting Multi-Option Active Assailant Response to the Test.” Security
Management.
https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-
magazine/articles/2019/10/putting-multi-option-active-assailant-response-to-the-
test/
Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Melissa M. Moon
2019, May “Base Active Shooter Drills in Science.” Cincinnati Enquirer.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/2019/05/09/active-shooter-drills-
scientific-data-columbine-shooting/1120437001/
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Melissa M. Moon, and Joseph A. Hendry
2019, April “Studying Options.” Best’s Review: AM Best’s Monthly Insurance Magazine.
http://news.ambest.com/articlecontent.aspx?refnum=283698&altsrc=43
Instructor’s Manuals
Jonson, Cheryl Lero
2018 Teacher’s Guide–Criminological Theory: Contexts and Consequences (7th ed.) by J.
Robert Lilly, Francis T. Cullen, and Richard A. Ball. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Publications.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero
2017 Instructor’s Manual—Criminological Theory: Past to Present (6th ed.), edited by
Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, and Pamela Wilcox. New York: Oxford
University Press.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero
2014 Instructor’s Manual—Criminological Theory: Past to Present (5th ed.), edited by
Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, and Pamela Wilcox. New York: Oxford
University Press.
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Jonson, Cheryl Lero
2013 Teacher’s Guide–Criminological Theory: Contexts and Consequences (6th ed.) by J.
Robert Lilly, Francis T. Cullen, and Richard A. Ball. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Publications.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Jennifer L. Lux
2011 Teacher’s Guide–Criminological Theory: Contexts and Consequences (5th ed.) by J.
Robert Lilly, Francis T. Cullen, and Richard A. Ball. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Publications.
Lux, Jennifer L. and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2012 Reaffirming Rehabilitation (2nd ed.) by Francis T. Cullen and Karen Gilbert.
Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing Company.
Wilcox, Pamela and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2011 Instructor’s Manual—Criminological Theory: Past to Present (4th ed.), edited by
Francis T. Cullen and Robert Agnew. New York: Oxford University Press.
Technical Reports
McDonald, Danielle and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2013 Second Chance Mentor Program: Impact Evaluation.
McDonald, Danielle and Cheryl Lero Jonson
2012 Second Chance Mentor Program: Process Evaluation.
Research Grants
“Shattering Stereotypes and Preparing Better Practitioners: The Effect of an Immersive
Experience on Students on Campus.” Submitted to the Community Engaged Scholars (CES)
Faculty Research Mini Grant, Spring 2019-Fall 2019, for $1,000. Principal Investigator (funded)
“Trading Apples for Guns: Does Arming Teachers and Staff Save Lives?” Submitted to the
National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research, 2019-2020, for $64,188. Co-Principal
Investigator with Melissa M. Moon (not funded).
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Professional Presentations
Graham, Amanda, Murat Haner, Melissa Sloan, Francis T. Cullen, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and
Teresa C. Kulig. (2019). “Race and Fear of Police Brutality: The Hidden Injuries of Minority
Status in America.” Presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
November, San Francisco, California.
Haner, Murat, Melissa M. Sloan, Francis T. Cullen, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Teresa C. Kulig.
(2019). “Reacting to Terrorism: Behavioral Strategies to Reduce Victimization.” Presented at the
annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, San Francisco, California.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Melissa M. Moon, and Brooke Miller Gialopsos. (2019). “Scared or
Prepared: The Test of the Effect of Competing Active Shooter Drills.” Presented at the annual
meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, San Francisco, California.
Lee, Heejin, Alexander L. Burton, Francis T. Cullen, Justin Pickett, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and
Velmer S. Burton, Jr. (2019). “Explaining School Shootings: The Nature and Sources of Public
Opinion.” Presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November,
San Francisco, California.
Petrich, Damon M., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Francis T. Cullen. (2019). “The Effect of
Imprisonment on Reoffending: A Meta-Analysis.” Presented at the annual meeting of the
American Society of Criminology, November, San Francisco, California.
Schutten, Nathaniel, Justin Pickett, Alexander L. Burton, Cheryl Lero Jonson, Francis T. Cullen,
and Velmer S. Burton, Jr. (2019). “Punishing Rampage: Public Opinion on Sanctions for School
Shooters.” Presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November,
San Francisco, California.
Stadler, William S., Brooke Miller Gialopsos, and Cheryl Lero Jonson. (2019). “Ranger Danger:
Exploring Perceptions of Crime in America’s National Park System.” Presented at the annual
meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, San Francisco, California.
Burton, Alexander L., Justin T. Pickett, Cheryl Lero Jonson, Francis T. Cullen, and Velmer S.
Burton, Jr. (2018). “Making Schools Safe in an Era of Mass Murder: Will the Public Support
Gun Control?” Presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
November, Atlanta, Georgia.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Melissa M. Moon. (2018). “When Prevention Fails: Increasing
Survivability of an Active Shooting Event.” Presented at the annual meeting of the American
Society of Criminology, November, Atlanta, Georgia.
Ndrecka, Mirlinda, Deborah Koetzle, Cheryl Lero Jonson, Shelley Johnson Listwan, and Erin
Harbinson. (2016). “Roundtable: Effective Prisoner Reentry – What We Don’t Know.” Presented
at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, New Orleans,
Louisiana.
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Jonson, Cheryl Lero. (2016). “A Decade of Inside-Out in Ohio.” Presented at the annual meeting
of the American Society of Criminology, November, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Francis T. Cullen, Daniel P. Mears, and Angela Joyce Thielo. (2016).
“Seven Ways to Make Prison Work.” Presented at the annual meeting of the American Society
of Criminology, November, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Mears, Daniel P. and Cheryl Lero Jonson. (2015). “Signification: The State as a Source of
Crime.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
November, Washington, DC.
Cullen, Francis, T., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Daniel P. Mears. (2015). “Reinventing Community
Corrections: Ten Recommendations.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Society of Criminology, November, Washington, DC.
Cullen, Francis T., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Daniel P. Mears. (2015). “Reinventing Community
Corrections: Ten Recommendations.” Paper presented at the Reinventing American Criminal
Justice Conference, May 8, Minneapolis, MN.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, John E. Eck, and Francis T. Cullen. (2014). “Put a Price on Justice.” Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, San
Francisco, California.
Ndrecka, Mirlinda, and Cheryl Lero Jonson. (2014). “Looking Past Recidivism: The Importance
of Other Indicators of a Successful Reentry.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Society of Criminology, November, San Francisco, California.
Ndrecka, Mirlinda, Deborah Koetzle, Erin Harbinson, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Jennifer L. Lux.
(2013). “Roundtable: The Journey Home: Challenges and Issues in Prisoner Reentry.” Presented
at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, Atlanta, Georgia.
Gialopsos, Brooke Miller, Cheryl Lero Jonson, J. W. Carter, and Melissa Moon. (2013).
“Roundtable: Active Shooter Incidents in Schools and Policy Recommendations.” Presented at
the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, Atlanta, Georgia.
Lux, Jennifer L., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Mary K. Stohr. (2013). “A Theory of Female Prison
Conduct.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
November, Atlanta, Georgia.
MacDonald, Danielle and Cheryl Lero Jonson. (2013). “Mentors and Second Chances: An
Implementation and Initial Outcomes Evaluation of a Reentry Mentor Program.” Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, Atlanta, Georgia.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero. (2013). “A.L.i.C.E.: How to Survive an Active Shooting Event.” Presented
at the annual meeting of the Ohio Crime Prevention Association, May, Columbus, Ohio.
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Latessa, Edward, Rosemary Gido, Jeffrey Ross, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Eric Wodal. (2013).
“Roundtable: The Politics of Meeting—and Not Meeting—The Needs of Correctional Clients
and Their Organizations.” Presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice
Sciences, March, Dallas, Texas.
Gialopsos, Brooke Miller, Cheryl Lero Jonson, J.W. Carter, and Melissa M. Moon. (2013). “An
Examination of Faculty, Staff, and Students’ Perceptions of Active Shooter Training” Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, March, Dallas,
Texas.
Gialopsos, Brooke Miller, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and William A. Stadler. (2012). “The Deviant
World of Disney: A Quantitative Analysis of Theatrical, Animated Feature Films.” Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, Chicago,
Illinois.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, John E. Eck, and Francis T. Cullen. (2012). “The Small Prison.” Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, Chicago,
Illinois.
Lux, Jennifer L., Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Francis T. Cullen. (2012). “Assessing the
Effectiveness of Multisystemic Therapy: A Meta-Analysis. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, Chicago, Illinois.
McDonald, Danielle and Cheryl Lero Jonson (2012). “Mentors and Second Chances: An
Implementation Evaluation of a Reentry Mentor Program.” Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, Chicago, Illinois.
McDonald, Danielle, Alexis J. Miller, Cheryl Lero Jonson, Melissa M. Moon, and Kristie R.
Blevins. (2012). “Roundtable: Reentry Mentor Program for State and County Inmates.”
Presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, March, New York
City, New York.
Gialopsos, Brooke, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and William A. Stadler. (2012). “The Deviant World of
Disney: 1937-2012.” Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice
Science
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Kristie R. Blevins, Shelley J. Listwan, and Francis T. Cullen. (2011).
“Attitudes Among Inmates: Predictors of Inmate-Correctional Officer Relationships.” Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November,
Washington, DC.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Francis T. Cullen, and Jennifer L. Lux. (2011). “Assessing the
Effectiveness of Multisystemic Therapy: A Meta-Analysis.” Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, Washington, DC.
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Gialopsos, Brooke, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and William A. Stadler. (2011). “The Deviant World of
Disney: 1937-1999.” Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of
Criminology, November, Washington, DC.
Vaske, Jamie, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Francis T. Cullen. (2011). “The Immediate and
Cumulative Effects of Strain Through Early Childhood and Adolescence.” Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, Washington, DC.
Gialopsos, Brooke, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and William A. Stadler. (2011). “Disney and
Delinquency: 1950s-1970s.” Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal
Justice Sciences, March, Toronto, Canada.
Gialopsos, Brooke, and Cheryl Lero Jonson. (2010). “Academic Dishonesty Among
Undergraduate Criminal Justice Students.” Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
American Society of Criminology, November, San Francisco, California.
Gialopsos, Brooke, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and William A. Stadler. (2010). “Disney and
Delinquency.” Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
November, San Francisco, California.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, and Melissa A. Moon. (2010). “Work-Family Conflict Among Police
Officers.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
February, San Diego, California.
Stadler, William A., and Cheryl Lero Jonson (2010). “White Collar Offenders and the Prison
Experience: A Preliminary Analysis of the ‘Special Sensitivity’ to Imprisonment Hypothesis.”
Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, February,
San Diego, California.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Francis T. Cullen, Paula Smith, and Jennifer Lux. (2009). “The
Effectiveness of MST.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of
Criminology, November, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Vose, Brenda, Cheryl Lero Jonson, Paula Smith, Christopher T. Lowenkamp, and Francis T.
Cullen. (2009). “Race and the Predictive Validity of the Level of Service Inventory-Revised
(LSI-R).” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
November, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Moon, Melissa M. and Cheryl Lero Jonson. (2009). “The Impact of Police Work on Family
Life.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association,
September, Charleston, South Carolina.
Nagin, Daniel S., Francis T. Cullen, and Cheryl Lero Jonson. (2008). “The Effect of
Imprisonment on Re-offending: A Review of the Evidence.” Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Society of Criminology, November, St. Louis, Missouri.
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Sundt, Jody L., Cheryl Lero Jonson, Julia Scott, and Stephanie Whitehead. (2008). “The Impact
of Correctional Work on Officers’ Family Lives: Assessing the Negative (and Positive) Spillover
Effect.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
November, St. Louis, Missouri.
Stadler, William A. and Cheryl Lero Jonson. (2008). “Blood Borne Infectious Diseases and
Prisons: Trends Toward Economically Unsupportable Services Demand.” Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, March, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Vose, Brenda, Luahna Winningham Carter, Fawn Mitchell, Cheryl Lero Jonson, and Cynthia
Koller. (2008). “Managing an Online Criminal Justice M.S. Program.” Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, March, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Cullen, Francis T., Jennifer L. Hartman, and Cheryl Lero Jonson. (2007). “Betrayers of Trust:
Public Support for Punishing White-Collar ‘Crooks.’” Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Society of Criminology, November, Atlanta, Georgia.
Listwan, Shelley Johnson, Cheryl Lero Jonson, Francis T. Cullen, and Edward J. Latessa. (2007).
“‘Cracks’” in the Penal Harm Movement.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Society of Criminology, November, Atlanta, Georgia.
Zhang, Zhenmei and Cheryl Lero. (2005). “Gender Differentials in Cognitive Impairment of the
Oldest Old in China.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Population Association of
America, March, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Professional Participation
Invited National Affiliations:
Center for Correctional Solutions – Arizona State University (Fall 2018-Present)
Elected Positions:
Executive Counselor – ACJS Corrections Section (2012-2015)
OCPA District 4 Training Coordinator (2011-2013)
Program Committee Member of American Society of Criminology’s Oral History Project
(2011-Present)
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Chair of Conference Sessions:
Jonson, Cheryl Lero. (2019). A Criminologist’s Life: Essays in Honor of the Criminological
Legacy of Francis T. Cullen. Chair – American Society of Criminology, November, San
Francisco, California.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero, Cecilia Chouhy, and Joshua C. Cochran. (2018). Criminal Justice Theory:
Explanation and Effectiveness. Co-Chair – American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting,
November, Atlanta, Georgia.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero. (2017). Author Meets Critics: Hard Time (Revisited). Chair – American
Society of Criminology Annual Meeting, November, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero. (2016). Author Meets Critics: Environmental Corrections: A New
Paradigm for Supervising Offenders in the Community. Chair – American Society of
Criminology Annual Meeting, November, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Lux, Jennifer L. and Cheryl Lero Jonson. (2013). Gender, Crime, and Justice: Papers in Honor of
Freda Adler II – Co-Chair – American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting, November,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Jennifer L. Lux. (2013). Gender, Crime, and Justice: Papers in Honor
of Freda Adler I – Co-Chair – American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting, November,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero. (2012). The American Prison: Imagining a Different Future II – Chair –
American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting, November, Chicago, Illinois.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero and Andrew J. Myer. (2008). Origins of American Criminology I – Co-
chair. American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting, November, St. Louis, Missouri.
Myer, Andrew J. and Cheryl Lero Jonson. (2008). Origins of American Criminology II – Co-
chair. American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting, November, St. Louis, Missouri.
Discussant of Conference Sessions:
Jonson, Cheryl Lero. (2019). Exploring the Contextual Effects of the Prison Experience: Lessons
Learned from Speaking with the Incarcerated. Panel Discussant – Annual meeting of the
American Society of Criminology, November, San Francisco, California.
Jonson, Cheryl Lero. (2016). “Contingency and Cullenology: A Criminologist in the Making.”
Discussant at the annual meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, March, Denver,
CO.
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Dissertation Committees
Lee, Heejin. (2020, expected). Millennials as the Future of Corrections: A Generational Analysis
of Public Policy Opinions. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
McManus, Hannah C. (2019, expected). Heroes or Villains: African Americans’ Views of the
Police. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Johnson, Cheryl L. (2019). Wading in an OCEAN of Distress: A Gendered Analysis of
Psychological Difficulties, Personality, and Student Weapon Carrying. University of Cincinnati,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chamberlin, Victoria. (2019). Self-Control and Youth Victimization in Saudi Arabia: A Test of
the Generality Thesis. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kulig, Teresa C. (2018). Understanding the Nature of Human Trafficking: A Content Analysis
Approach. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Thielo, Angela J. (2017). Redemption in an Era of Penal Harm: Moving Beyond Offender
Exclusion. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Cohen, Derek. (2016). Right on Crime: Conservative Reform in the Era of Mass Imprisonment.
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Chouhy, Cecilia. (2016). Collective Efficacy and Community Crime Rates: A Cross-National
Test of Rival Models. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Haner, Murat. (2016). The Freedom Fighter: A Terrorist’s Own Story. University of Cincinnati,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Lux, Jennifer L. (2016). Assessing the Effectiveness of Multisystemic Therapy: A Meta-Analysis.
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ziv, Ronen. (2016). Beyond the RNR and GLM Debate: Building a New Vision for Offender
Rehabilitation. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio..
Schaefer, Lacey. (2013). Environmental Corrections: Making Offender Supervision Work.
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
McArthur, Rachel. (2011). Unraveling the Sources of Adolescent Substance Use: A Test of Rival
Theories. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Research Areas
Mass/School Shootings
Experiments on Civilian Active Shooter Responses
Applied Crime Prevention in School Settings
Public Support for Gun Control and Other Interventions
Psychological Impact of Civilian Active Shooter Drills
Effectiveness of Law Enforcement Training for Mass Shootings
Virtual Reality as a Tool to Examine Mass Shooting Responses
Corrections
Effects of Imprisonment
Prisoner Reentry
Effectiveness of Correctional Interventions
Use of Incentives to Reduce Prison Populations
Public Support for Rehabilitation and Correctional Reform
Teaching Areas
Crime Prevention/Victimology
Introduction to Crime Prevention
Theories of Crime Prevention
Mass Murder: Sources and Prevention
School Violence and Victimization
Corrections
Introduction to Corrections
Correctional Rehabilitation
Community Corrections
Prisons and Jails
Capital Punishment
Inside-Out Prison Exchange
Criminology Introduction to Criminology
Theories of Crime
Methods/Statistics
Research Methods
Statistics
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Peer Reviewer Asian Journal of Criminology
Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Corrections: Policy, Practice, and Research
Criminal Justice and Behavior
European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research
Homicide Studies
Journal of Criminal Justice
Journal of Experimental Criminology
Journal of Forensic Social Work
Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency
Journal of School Violence
Journal of Quantitative Criminology
Justice Quarterly
National Science Foundation
Oxford Bibliographies
Race and Justice
Security Journal
Social Science Research
Victims and Offenders
Teaching Experience
Courses Instructed (Full Responsibility) – Land-Based
Introduction to Corrections (Fall 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) – Xavier University
Inside Out Prison Exchange – Men’s Prison (Fall 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019;
Spring 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) – Xavier University
Inside Out Prison Exchange – Women’s Prison (Fall 2019) – Xavier University
Methods of Research in Criminal Justice (Spring 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018; Fall, 2019) –
Xavier University
Crime Prevention (Spring 2019) – Xavier University
Capital Punishment in America (Fall 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) – Xavier University
Current Issues in Criminal Justice (Spring 2018) – Xavier University
Introduction to Criminal Justice (Spring 2015, Fall 2015, 2016, 2018) – Xavier University
Research Essay (Graduate level, Spring 2014, 2015) – Xavier University
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Research and Planning in Criminal Justice (Graduate level, Fall 2013, 2014, 2015) – Xavier
University
Crime Across the Life Course (Spring 2012; Spring 2013) – Northern Kentucky University
Crime Prevention (Fall 2010; Spring 2011; Fall 2011; Fall 2012) – Northern Kentucky
University
Correctional Rehabilitation (Winter 2009; Spring 2009) – University of Cincinnati; (Fall 2010;
Spring 2011; Fall 2011; Fall 2012) – Northern Kentucky University
Introduction to Criminal Justice (Fall 2008, two sections; Winter 2009; Spring 2009) –
University of Cincinnati; (Fall 2010; Spring 2011; Fall 2011, two sections; Spring 2012, two
sections; Fall 2012, two sections; Spring 2013, two sections) – Northern Kentucky University
Introduction to Sociology (Fall 2008; Summer 2009) – College of Mount Saint Joseph
Psychology of Criminal Behavior (Fall 2007; Summer 2008; Fall 2009) – University of
Cincinnati
Distance Learning (Online) Teaching Experience
Research Essay (Graduate level, Summer 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) – Xavier University
Research and Planning in Criminal Justice (Graduate level, Spring 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) –
Xavier University
Crime Prevention (Summer 2015) – Xavier University
Corrections in America (Summer 2011; Spring 2012, 2013; Summer 2012, 2013 – Northern
Kentucky University
Distance Learning Facilitator for University of Cincinnati’s Online Master’s Program
Duties: Work with approximately 40 master’s students in each course; lead discussion boards;
hold on-line chat rooms and office hours; grade papers; answer student questions;
advise/counsel students of distance learning responsibilities.
Courses Facilitated:
Gender and Crime (Summer 2008)
Community Corrections (Summer 2008; Summer 2006)
Criminal Justice Policy Analysis (Spring 2008)
Correctional Rehabilitation (Spring 2008)
Applied Statistics in Criminal Justice (Winter 2008; Winter 2007)
Theory and Practice of Law Enforcement (Winter 2008)
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Criminal Justice Management (Fall 2007)
Police Effectiveness (Fall 2007)
Law and Social Control (Summer 2007)
White-Collar Crime (Summer 2007)
Applied Research Methods (Spring 2007)
Basic Research Methods (Spring 2007)
Seminar in Criminology (Winter 2007)
Juvenile Justice System (Winter 2007)
Seminar in Criminal Justice (Fall 2006)
Theory and Philosophy of Corrections (Fall 2006)
Life-Course Criminology (Summer 2006)
Teaching Assistantships
Teaching Assistant: Master’s Level Applied Criminal Justice Statistics (UC, Winter 2006)
Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Sociology (BGSU, Fall 2004) – Full responsibility for break-
out group session.
Teaching Assistant: The Family (BGSU, Fall 2003)
Professional Organizations
Member of American Society of Criminology (ASC) (Member since 2006)
Member of Division on Corrections and Sentencing (DCS) (2010-Present)
Chair of the Practitioner Research Award Committee (2019)
Chair of The Marguerite Q. Wilson and Ted B. Palmer Differential Intervention Award
Committee (2018, 2019)
On ballot to be Treasurer of the DCS (2015)
Nominated for DCS Distinguished New Scholar Award (2015, 2017)
Member of Division of Victimology (2019-Present)
2019 ASC Program Committee Member – Prisoner Reentry
2009 ASC Division on Women and Crime Student Paper Committee
Member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) (Member since 2006)
Executive Counsellor of the Corrections Section (2012-2015)
Member of the Ohio Crime Prevention Association (OCPA) (Member 2010-2013)
2012-2013 Membership Committee Member
2012-2013 District Four Training Coordinator
2011-2012 Membership Committee Member
2011-2012 District Four Training Coordinator
Member of the Northern Kentucky Re-Entry Team (Member 2011-2013)
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Professional Certifications
CRASE Civilian Response Train the Trainer
2019
FEMA Introduction to Incident Command – IS-00100.c
2018
FEMA Introduction to the National Incident Management System – IS-0700.b
2018
Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) User Certification –
CST/CSST/PAT/PIT/PST/RT/SRT/MST/ MAT
2018
Certified ALICE Instructor
2011; Re-certification 2016, 2018
FEMA Active Shooter: What You Can Do – IS-00907
2011; 2018
Editorial Board
Member
Journal of School Violence (2019-Present)
Victims and Offenders (2019-Present)
Criminology Explains – University of California Press Book Series (2017-Present)
External Reviewer
Saint Martin’s University Criminology and Criminal Justice Program, 2017, Lacey, WA
University Service Activities
Member of Workplace Violence Policy Workgroup, Fall 2020 – Xavier University
Member of ProudXU, Fall 2019- Present – Xavier University
Community Safety Rally, Co-organizer, September 4, 2016, October 10, 2017, September 18,
2018, September 17, 2019 – Xavier University
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Manresa Faculty-Led Session, August, 19, 2016, August 18, 2017, August 17, 2018, August 16,
2019 – Xavier University
Member of the Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT), Spring 2018 - Present– Xavier
University
Campus Safety Committee, Chair, 2015-2020; given a 2 year extra term to rotate people off the
committee – Xavier University (elected)
Member of Communications/Community Relations Subcommittee, 2015-Present
Pilot Tested Immersive Experience Preparation/Reflection Module with CJUS 335 – Inside Out
Prison Exchange, Spring 2019 – Xavier University
Active Shooter Training, Fenwick Hall, December 4, 2018 – Xavier University
Active Shooter Training, Brockman Hall, November 31, 2016, April 17, 2018 – Xavier
University
Active Shooter Training, Buenger Hall, March 13, 2018 – Xavier University
Member of Director of Public Safety Search Committee, November/December 2017 – Xavier
University
Campus Emergency Phone Bank, Organizer of Students, December 6, 2017 – Xavier University
Discussant for the Gender and Film Series, November 3, 2016 – Xavier University
Discussant, Mid-Tenure Process, CTE New Faculty Orientation, August 16, 2016 – Xavier
University
OIP-u, Subset of Criminal Justice Society, Faculty Advisor, Spring 2016-Present – Xavier
University
Club Baseball, Faculty Advisor, 2016-2017 – Xavier University
Cincinnati Riots Town Hall, Planning Committee, 2015-2016 – Xavier University
Parking Committee 2015-2018 – Xavier University (elected)
Mock Trial Judge, Xavier University Invitational, November 8-9, 2014 – Xavier University
Trained in the Allied Zone program, August 28 and October 23, 2012 – Northern Kentucky
University
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Presented ALICE Training for multiple courses/organizations, September 12, 2011, November 4,
2011, November 15, 2011, November 29, 2011, January 31, 2012, August 23, 2012,
September 12, 2012, October 19, 2012, January 17, 22, 23 (2), 24 (2) 25, 28 (2), 29 (2), 30,
February 6, 8 (2), 11, 12 (2), 15, 20 (2), 21, 26, 27, 28, 2013, March 8 (2), 26, April 2 (2), 3, 9,
12, 18, 25, June 5, 2013 – Northern Kentucky University
Criminal Justice Representative, November 13, 2010, November 12, 2011, October 27, 2012,
Black and Gold Day – Northern Kentucky University
Faculty Benefits Committee, 2011- 2012, 2012-2013, Fellowship Subcommittee – Northern
Kentucky University
Faculty Benefits Committee, 2010-2011, Sabbatical Subcommittee – Northern Kentucky
University
Undergraduate Statistics Tutor, Winter 2010 – University of Cincinnati
Student member of the Graduate Committee, 2004-2005 – Bowling Green State University
College Services Activities
College of Social Sciences, Health, and Education Curriculum Committee (now College of
Professional Sciences) 2013-2016, 2016-2019, Xavier University
Department Service Activities
Criminal Justice Representative at X-Day, March 23, 2014, April 19, 2015,
March 20, 2016, March 27, 2016, March 25, 2017, April 8, 2018, October 14, 2018, April 15,
2019, October 27, 2019 – Xavier University
Alpha Phi Sigma, Faculty Co-advisor, Spring Fall 2016 – Present – Xavier University
Criminal Justice Society, Faculty Advisor, Spring 2015 – Present – Xavier University
Manresa Academic Advising, August 16, 2019 – Xavier University
Submitted and had accepted Crime Prevention (CJUS 304) as a permanent course, December
2018 – Xavier University
Maintain the Xavier Inside Out Prison Exchange Website, Spring 2014 – Present – Xavier
University
An Evening with Yusef Salaam and the Central Park Five, April 12, 2018 – Xavier University
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Completed the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program Training Institute, August 6-13, 2017 –
Temple University
An Evening with an Exoneree, Event Coordinator, April 26, 2016 – Xavier University
Completed Introduction to Online Course Design, Spring 2015 – Xavier University
Developed FYS: Capital Punishment in America (CORE 100) for the Criminal Justice Program,
Spring 2015 – Xavier University
Submitted and had accepted Research Methods in Criminal Justice (CJUS 381) as a Scientific
Perspective, January 2015 – Xavier University
Criminal Justice Representative at Xavier’s Grad and Adult Learner Expo, October 22, 2014 –
Xavier University
Criminal Justice Representative at X-perience Day, November 24, 2013 – Xavier University
Criminal Justice Representative at NKU Career Fair, November 6, 2013 – Xavier University
Submitted and had accepted Inside Out Prison Exchange (CJUS 335) as a Social Science
Requirement, November 2013 – Xavier University
Submitted and had accepted Inside Out Prison Exchange (CJUS 335) as a Diversity Core
Requirement, October 14, 2013 – Xavier University
Faculty Sponsor for the Celebration of Student Creativity and Research, Spring 2013 – Paige
Tsiumis poster, Cyberbullying – Northern Kentucky University
NTTR Criminal Justice Lecturer, Search Committee Member, Fall 2012 – Northern Kentucky
University
Volunteered to assist with Open Registration, January 5, 2012 – Northern Kentucky University
Developed Corrections in America (JUS 201) for the Criminal Justice online program, Fall 2011
– Northern Kentucky University
Departmental Video Brochure, Criminal Justice Representative, October 20, 2011– Northern
Kentucky University
Faculty Blog, Criminal Justice Representative, October 17, 2011 – Northern Kentucky
University
Assisted with Senior Send-off, October 3 and 5, 2011 – Northern Kentucky University
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Major/Minor Fair, Criminal Justice Representative, September 29, 2011, September 25, 2012
– Northern Kentucky University
Welcome Wednesday, Criminal Justice Representative, June 8, 2011, June 27, 2012 – Northern
Kentucky University
Advisor for Northern Exposure, June 28, 2011, June 12, 2012 – Northern Kentucky University
Certified ALICE Instructor, June 13-15, 2011 Reynoldsburg Police Department, Reynoldsburg,
Ohio
Attended the Criminal Justice Institute Online Training, May 3-5, 2011– Northern Kentucky
University
Organizer for ALICE Training for the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
faculty, April 29, 2011 – Northern Kentucky University
Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice Advising Committee, Spring 2011
– Northern Kentucky University
Developed Crime Prevention (JUS 405), Spring 2011– Northern Kentucky University
Faculty Sponsor for the Celebration of Student Creativity and Research, Spring 2011 - Andrew
Zeiser poster, Not Just Black and White – Northern Kentucky University
Awards and Recognitions
Awarded Faculty Development Leave, Spring 2020 – Xavier University
Recognized for Outstanding Scholarly Achievements and Teaching in the College of
Professional Sciences at Xavier’s Faculty Recognition, Spring 2019 – Xavier University
Selected for the Center for Teaching Excellence Inclusive Teaching Academy – Semester Two,
Spring 2019 – Xavier University
Nominated for the Superior Credit Union Innovative Educator of the Year, Fall 2018 – Xavier
University
Selected for the Center for Teaching Excellence Inclusive Teaching Academy – Semester One,
Fall 2018 – Xavier University
Nominated for CTE (Center for Teaching Excellence) Faculty in Residence course – Fall 2018,
CJUS 103 – Xavier University
Nominated for CTE (Center for Teaching Excellence) Faculty in Residence course – Fall 2017,
CORE 100 – Xavier University
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Wheeler Award Recipient, Spring 2017 – Xavier University
Selected for the Eigel Center’s Faculty Academy for Community-Engaged Faculty, Spring 2016
– Xavier University
Nominated for the American Society of Criminology’s Division on Corrections and Sentencing
Distinguished New Scholar Award, 2015, 2017
Recipient of the 2013 Professional Development Award for Tenure-Earning Faculty, NKU
College of Arts and Sciences ($1,250 – 16 awarded out of 25 applicants) – Northern Kentucky
University
Recipient of 2013 SAGE Junior Faculty Professional Development Award, Academy of
Criminal Justice Science, March 2013 – Northern Kentucky University
ALICE training covered in The Northerner, September 24, 2012; March 28, 2013 – Northern
Kentucky University
Recognized by Delta Gamma as an excellent teacher, Fall, 2012 – Northern Kentucky
University
Master Advisor, May 2012 – Northern Kentucky University
Elected Executive Counselor of the ACJS Corrections Section for the 2012-2015 term, March
2012
Master Advisor Seminar Department Nominee, May 8-10, 2011 – Northern Kentucky
University
Division of Criminal Justice nominee for the University of Cincinnati Graduate School
Distinguished Dissertation Completion Fellowship (2009) – University of Cincinnati
Sociology $1000 Stipend Bonus – Bowling Green State University (2004-2005)
Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society (President of BGSU branch – 2002-2003)
Golden Key National Honor Society— Bowling Green State University
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society – Bowling Green State University
Community Service
Habitat for Humanity, Criminal Justice Society, Xavier University, October 14, 2017, April 21,
2018, October 27, 2018, April 6, 2019, October 26, 2019
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ALICE Training for Thomas More University, January 25, 2019
OneSight Vision Screening for Academy of World Languages, Representing Xavier University
September 14, 2017, September 10, 2018
ALICE Training for Northern Kentucky University, October 21, 2013, November 15, 2013,
December 6, 2013, October 17, 2014, November 7, 2014, August 4, 2015, September 23, 2015,
October 2, 2015, August 19, 2016, November 7, 9, 11, 2016, May 24, 2017, July 5, 2017,
August 19, 2017, October 18, 2017, December 11, 2017, August 7, 2018
ALICE Training for Greater Cincinnati Athletic Trainers Association (GCATA) Summer
Seminar, June 7, 2016
ALICE Training for iMFLUX, Inc., December 15, 2015
ALICE Training for Northern Kentucky University Grant County Center, December 9, 2015
Cincinnati Public Schools, Mentoring, March 24, 2015
ALICE Training Kenton County Schools, PGA Conference, August 6, 7, 8, 9, 2013 (two
sessions per day)
ALICE Training Pendleton High School, May 31, 2013
ALICE Training for Independence, KY Daycare Centers, February 16, 2013
ALICE Training for Boone County Sheriff, January 24, February 19, 2013
ALICE Training for the public, Kenton Elementary School, January 19, 2013
ALICE Training for Kenton County Schools, January 11, February 13, March 5, 15, 2013
Co-authored with Danielle McDonald the process and impact evaluations of the Second Chance
Grant, run by Catholic Charities, January 2012, May 2013
Forest Park Police Department, Sergeant and Lieutenant Exam Author, Fall 2010
Media Recognition
Interviewed by Pence, Reed. (2019, September 8). Radio Health Journal (aired on over 550
radio stations in addition to podcasts).
https://radiohealthjournal.org/2019/09/08/19-36-segment-1-surviving-an-active-shooter/
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Interviewed by Wisely, John. (2019, August 8). “How to Improve Your Chances Against an
Active Shooter.” Detroit Free Press
https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2019/08/08/survive-active-shooter-mass-
shooting-what-to-do/1943276001/
Research reviewed by Perkins, Julia. (2019, January 30). “‘Not Scared, Prepared’: Learning
From School Lockdowns after Sandy Hook.” Newstimes
https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Not-scared-prepared-Learning-from-school-
13574897.php
Research reviewed by the ALICE Training Institute. (2019, January 18). “Independent Research
Finds Traditional Lockdown is No Longer a Viable Stand-Alone Option in School Shootings.”
ALICE Training Institute Press Release.
https://www.alicetraining.com/news/press-release-posts/independent-research-finds-
traditional-lockdown-is-no-longer-a-viable-stand-alone-option-in-school-shootings/
Research reviewed by Taylor, Kathryn. (2018, December 5). “65 School Shootings in 2018,
When Will It Stop?” Loquiter – Cabrini University Student Magazine.
http://www.theloquitur.com/65-school-shootings-in-2018-when-will-it-stop/
Interviewed by Semien, Robyn (2018, October 12). “Ready As You’ll Never Be.” NPR: This
American Life.
https://www.thisamericanlife.org/659/transcript
Research reviewed by Keels, Micere. (2018, September 7). “Opinion: The False Comfort of
Securing Schools.” The New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/06/opinion/school-shootings-security-violence.html
Research reviewed by Confederation of European Probation. (2018, August 10). “Interesting
Article: ‘Probation Officer as Coach: Building a New Professional Identity.’” Confederation
Of European Probation.
https://www.cep-probation.org/interesting-article-probation-officer-as-a-coach-building-a
new-professional-identity/
Research reviewed by Hsu, Jeremy. (2018, August 6). “New in School: AI-Driven Gun
Detection Systems.” Undark.
https://undark.org/article/new-in-school-ai-driven-gun-detection-systems/
Research reviewed by Schrӧder, Thorsten. (2018, February 28). “Die Schule als Festung
(Translation: The School as a Fortress.” Zeit Online.
https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2018-02/amoklaeufe-donald-trump-bewaffnung-lehrer
Research reviewed by Roos, Dave. (2018, February 23). “Why Do Mass Shootings Keep
Happening in U.S. Schools?” How Stuff Works.
https://people.howstuffworks.com/why-do-school-shootings-keep-happening-in
us.htm/printable
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Research reviewed by Smith, Jennifer. (2018, February 23). “Tweet Pointing Out That There
Were Armed Guards at Every Recent Mass Shooting Goes Viral as Trump’s Plan to End
School Massacres by Giving Teachers MORE Guns is Slammed as ‘Colossally Stupid.’”
Daily Mail.com
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shootings.html
Research reviewed by Will, Madeline. (2018, February 20). “‘I Worry Every Day’: Lockdown
Drills Prompt Fear, Self-Reflection after School Shooting.” Education Week.
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/02/20/theyre-coming-for-me-and-my-kids.html
Research reviewed by Sherman, Amy. (2018, February 15). “How Do We Prevent School
Shootings?” Politifact.
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shootings/
Research reviewed by Larsen, Keith. (2018, February 15). “State’s Worst School Tragedy
Occurred in One of Florida’s Safest Cities.” South Florida Business Courier
https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2018/02/15/states-worse-school-tragedy-
occurred-in-one-of.html?s=print
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National Study of Americans’ Views on Preventing Mass Murder. The Daily Telescope.
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Justice Criminal Justice Office Hours Podcast.
https://player.fm/series/criminal-justice-office-hours/active-shooter-research-dr-cheryl-lero-
jonson-and-dr-melissa-moon
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https://www.bgsu.edu/news/2017/02/making-safer-classrooms.html
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Influence on Court Cases
Research cited in the Supreme Court of the United States, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of
the State of California, et al., Appellants, v. Marciano Plata, et al., Appellees. On Appeal from
the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of California: Brief of
the Center of the Administration of Criminal Law and 30 Criminologists as Amici Curiae in
Support of Appellees, 2010, November 1.
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Invited Presentations/Panel Discussant
October 28, 2019. Preparing for the Worst: An Examination of Active Shooter Responses for
Future Educators – School of Education, Xavier University.
October 13, 2019. School Security, Criminalistics I – Xavier University
October 3-4, 2019. Why the Research Tells Us Options-Based Response is a Better Alternative
– ALICE National Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.
February 13, 2019. Immersive Experiences, Faculty Learning Community – Xavier University
December 3, 2018. Faculty Roles, Research Practicum – University of Cincinnati
October 14, 2018. School Security, Criminalistics I – Xavier University
August 8, 2018. Panel Discussant, Active Shooter Responses — USI Insurance Service. Cintas
Center, Xavier University.
May 16, 2018. Active Shooter Responses – Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers
(KASRO), Lake Cumberland, Tennessee.
April 19, 2018. When Prevention Fails: Responding to School Shootings – The Science of
School Security: Research on the Prevention and Response to School Violence and School
Shooting. University of Louisville
November 30, 2017. Faculty Roles, Research Practicum – University of Cincinnati
September 10, 2017. School Security, Criminalistics I – Xavier University
May 24, 2017. Careers in Criminal Justice – Northern Kentucky University
July 12, 2017. School Security, Jump Start Program – Xavier University
February 21, 2017. Mass Imprisonment, First Year Seminar – Xavier University
December 1, 2016. Faculty Roles, Research Practicum – University of Cincinnati
July 13, 2016. School Security, Jump Start Program – Xavier University
May 10, 2016. Careers in Criminal Justice – Northern Kentucky University
April 28, 2016. Correctional Rehabilitation, Senior Seminar – University of Rhode Island
March 30, 2016. Innovative Assessment. Presented at the Sage Professional Development
Teaching Workshop – Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting, Denver, CO
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July 15, 2015. School Security, Jump Start Program – Xavier University
April 13, 2015. Correctional Rehabilitation, Senior Seminar – University of North Texas
March 3, 2015. Innovative Assessment. Presented at the Sage Professional Development
Teaching Workshop – Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting, Orlando,
FL
December 3, 2014. Xavier Criminal Justice – Mason High School, Mason, Ohio
October 3, 2014. Philosophies of Punishment – Mason High School, Mason, Ohio
May 13, 2014. Careers in Criminal Justice – Northern Kentucky University
April 16 and 30, 2014. Safety in Your School – Bishop Fenwick High School, Franklin, Ohio
April 9, 2014. Faculty Roles, Research Practicum – University of Cincinnati
Invited for Expertise
February 9, 2018. Member of the First Research Gathering for the National Institute of Creative
Placemaking and Equitable Communities – Arizona State University