SVC Criminology

Congratulations to Katawna Le Fazenbaker who successfully defended her thesis, Victimization of Multiracial Individuals, today! Kat, thank you for all your hard work, and we can't wait to see your continued success!

Christopher Jodis, Master’s C’18 and current Ph.D student, just published an article about brain injury with Dr. Joseph Schwartz and Brittni Fitter in the Journal of Experimental Criminology. Congrats, Chris!

The SVC Criminology department is proud to share this news about Rebecca McCullough! Congratulations!

Student Organization & Leader Spotlight | Trial Advocacy Honor Society| President Rebecca McCullough

Mission: The Trial Advocacy Honor Society seeks to provide students with real life experiences while they practice their oral advocacy skills in various trial-like settings. Students receive professional instruction on every aspect of a trial and are able to apply what they have learned in various competitions.

Background: I became involved with Trial Advocacy because of my interest in oral advocacy and how a trial works from beginning to end. As a member of my undergraduate mock trial team, I was eager to learn new skills at Widener from various trial attorneys.

Leadership: I wanted to take on a leadership role in Trial Advocacy because of how much the program and my team in particular benefitted me this year. Immediately upon joining the organization, all the members made me feel like I was in the right place and there are so many resources available to you as a student. My team in particular, who participated in the ATLAC completion (go Amy and Mike!), showed me the value of teamwork and how bringing everyone’s skills together can create something amazing with hard work and practice.

Advice: My advice for other students would be to get involved as early as possible in what interests you! Trial Advocacy in particular offers 1Ls the opportunity to participate in practices as witnesses, which is a great way to get your foot in the door and see what Trial Ad is all about. There is no better way to see if you are interested in something than to try it out!

McCullough is originally from Harrisburg, PA and graduated from Saint Vincent College. After law school graduation, she wishes to practice law in local government with Dauphin County.

Stockton faculty are collaborating on a research study on public response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has shaped the lives of people around the world.

The researchers are looking for a broad range of people ages 18 and older to take a 20-minute, anonymous online survey at https://tinyurl.com/COVID-19InternationalStudy.

“We want people from all walks of life to help us gain a deeper understanding of this important public health issue, and its political and social ramifications, both domestically and internationally” said Stockton Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and principal investigator of the study, Manish Madan.

The CLS department wished a fond farewell to Quincy Mays C'20 today! He leaves next week for basic training for the Army National Guard, and we're so proud of his commitment to serving his country. We have no doubt that he is prepared for this new challenge, and we look forward to hearing about his success. Good luck, Q!

Our esteemed chair, Bruce Antkowiak, offered his legal expertise about a case in Erie!

https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/42261052/the-owner-of-ember-forge-says-potential-consequence-for-fire-set-in-riot-too-extreme?fbclid=IwAR1JG2N7s21LGeLZdw2sOV0p_SmgHCQiFPJGtaKTUfivqoOJQ9nN0f8vGqc

The Owner of Ember + Forge Says Potential Consequence for Fire Set in Riot Too Extreme Hannah Kirby writes a public letter to Erie mayor Joe Schember. She'd like to see the federal charge dropped. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney explains why it won't be.

Want to share your opinions about COVID-19?

A team of researchers is conducting a research study about the effects of COVID-19, perceptions of risk, and attitudes about politics and health restrictions. We hope that you'll complete the survey in the link below, and we would appreciate it if you could share this. Those who complete the survey will also have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win one of 50 $10 Amazon gift cards.

https://tinyurl.com/covid-19InternationalStudy

Research Team: Dr. Manish Madan, Dr. Brenda Rowe, Dr. Sarah Daly, and Ms. Ashley Blinkhorn

*This study has been approved by the Stockton University IRB.*

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Congratulations again to our CLS bachelor's and master's graduates and the Class of 2020!

Saint Vincent College Class of 2020 Criminology, Law & Society Graduates

The members of the Criminology, Law & Society department wanted to honor our 2020 graduates and their accomplishments. We look forward to celebrating with all of you, and we're proud of everything you've done and will do. Congratulations to you, your families, and the Class of 2020!

[Updated link to include a student who was inadvertently omitted from the previous video. Sincere apologies.]

https://youtu.be/uMKER6nW_YM

Saint Vincent College Class of 2020 Criminology, Law & Society Graduates

Check out the Academic Conference here!

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to remote learning for the remainder of the spring semester, Saint Vincent College’s annual Academic Conference will be presented virtually.

Though the work of students will not be presented in person, it can be viewed online! Sorted by major, poster presentations, abstracts and artwork are available in PDF and JPG format, while oral presentations will be viewed through a YouTube link.

Virtual Academic Conference: https://www.stvincent.edu/academics/student-research/academic-conference-2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to remote learning for the remainder of the spring semester, Saint Vincent College’s annual Academic Conference will be presented virtually.

Though the work of students will not be presented in person, it can be viewed online! Selected CLS students have shared their PowerPoint presentations, and they're available on the site below. We're proud of the work that all of our students have done this semester, and we look forward to celebrating the academic achievements of our seniors! We've shared the names/topics of the presentations below, and we'll share the Saint Vincent College Facebook link in a moment!

Special thanks to Dr. Kayla Jachimowski who co-chaired the Academic Conference Committee and made this happen for our students. Thank you for your patience and hard work!

Tayia Bush: Juvenile Delinquency, the General Theory of Crime, and the Aggression Replacement Training (ART) Curriculum

Jessica Gibbs: Social Learning Theory, the Media, and Decarceration Progress: An Analysis

Adam Paredes: Areas Susceptible to Violent Crime: A Social Learning Perspective

What a day for the Criminology Department and our students! The online Academic Honors Convocation highlighted three of our students.

Graduating senior Jessica Gibbs earned two awards. First, she was honored with the Award for Academic Excellence in the CLS department. She also was awarded the 46th annual Saint Vincent College Presidents Award. From the college's description, "Selected by Saint Vincent College president Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., the President's Award is presented to the member of the graduating senior class who best embodies what the Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts and sciences college values in its students - outstanding academic achievement, student leadership, and community service."

Junior politics major and criminology minor Anne Darla Pamphile was named the first-place recipient of the C'1968 Fr. Ronald Gorka Scholarship award. This award aims to "positively [affect] a junior student...to help her reach the potential recognized in her by the faculty, administration, and staff." Junior criminology major Jesse Gillespie was a secondary recipient.

The CLS faculty, staff, and students congratulate Jessica, Anne, and Jesse, and we thank you for representing our department with poise, respect, and excellence! We are immensely proud of you, and we look forward to your continued success.

Check out the video for the full Convocation video. Congratulations!

Honors Convocation 2020 http://www.stvincent.edu | The 2020 Honors Convocation at Saint Vincent College was delivered virtually as a result of the circumstances surrounding the coro...

Check out our 2018 graduate, Ashley Oravetz, and the great things she’s doing in law school! Congrats to the new Editor-in-Chief of the law review! We’re so proud of your accomplishments, and we look forward to reading your recently published article, too!

Crime TV and Criminologists!

Hi all,

Today at 2:30, Dr. Daly will be hosting a Netflix Watch Party for her Culture and Crime class. We'll be watching the Black Mirror episode, White Bear (no spoilers in the comments!). Anyone who would like to join can follow the link below. (You'll need to download the Netflix Party extension for Google Chrome.)

Come talk crime tv with a criminologist or message us to set up another time/show you'd like to watch!

https://www.netflix.com/watch/70279174?npSessionId=1a947fc834e17be5&npServerId=s50

Black Mirror | Netflix Official Site This sci-fi anthology series explores a twisted, high-tech near-future where humanity's greatest innovations and darkest instincts collide.

Today, Dr. Daly and two students, Anne Darla Pamphile and Casey Newcomer, presented early findings from their research study at the Eastern Sociological Society conference in Philadelphia. The students were excellent presenters, and the other members of the fantastic panel, Drs. Jill Kehoe and Colleen Eren (pictured with Dr. Daly), had wonderful things to say about them as well! It was an informative (and even fun!) panel. We’re very proud of our Criminology students, and we look forward to more conference participation in the future!

Special thanks to CLS chair, Prof. Bruce Antkowiak, and the Saint Vincent College McKenna School for their support!

GradReports.com has ranked Saint Vincent College #24 on the 2020 Best Bachelor's Criminology Degrees list! We're the only college in Pennsylvania on this list.

The rankings are "the first to be based on median early-career salary data of over 5 million graduates from the U.S. Department of Education's resource, College Scorecard." They also include a calculation of the median debt. (https://www.gradreports.com/best-colleges/criminology?atid=dbNEpXv3ZCnj8fKize01lvGluRpS7VkH&utm_action=click)

We're proud to be recognized. It shows how committed our students and faculty are to education and success, and it reminds us all of the wonderful things our students are doing after graduation.

For more information about bachelor's and master's degree programs in criminology, please message us or call 724-805-2670.

25 Best Colleges for Criminology 2020 | GradReports The 25 schools on this list offer the top Bachelor's Degrees in Criminology, based on median salary one year out of college. University of Maryland - College Park is ranked #1 with a salary of $39,100. The school with the lowest median debt for this degree is University of Houston-Clear Lake, with a...

Graduate update! We're so proud of Julie, and we look forward to hearing about more of her achievements. Congratulations!

Julie Falat graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law, and Society in May 2017. Upon finishing her bachelor’s degree, she pursued a Master’s degree in Criminology and was part of the first cohort of students to begin the program. During the Master’s program and for a year after, Julie worked at Adelphoi Village, a residential treatment setting for juveniles. During this time, she was promoted to a Shift Supervisor. She was the first awardee for the Work Scholar’s program through Adelphoi, which helped pay for her Master’s degree.

Recently, Julie accepted a position at Outside In as a Multi-Dimensional Family Therapist. Outside In is a licensed drug and alcohol treatment program. As an MDFT therapist, Julie will be utilizing a multi-dimensional, evidence-based model to address substance use among adolescents. She will be working closely with adolescents, parents, families, and extrafamilial systems to provide treatment.

A colleague at another college alerted us to this photo (courtesy of Reform and Sixx King).

From left to right: Hannah Fox, Jessica Gibbs, Paige Dawson, Skylar Piper, Dr. Daly, and Tayia Bush

Congratulations to our 10 December graduates! We’re all so proud of you and look forward to hearing about your professional success!

Master of Science: Robert W Goodfellow Jr., Rebecca Guie, Miranda Manna Jackson, John Lindstrom, Shelby Noel, Gregg Norton, Coy Patterson, and Roman Tate

Bachelor of Science: Parker Janosko and Skylar Piper (Magna Cum Laude)

Dear Saint Vincent Community,

In sadness we share the news of the passing of our friend and Professor, Michael J. Kuhar. He will be greatly missed by our department and by our students. Please keep the Kuhar family lifted up in prayer.

The funeral arrangements are as follows:

The viewing will be at the Carson/Boyer Funeral Home, 724 W Main St, Rural Valley, PA 16249, on Friday, December 13, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.

The funeral Mass will be Saturday, December 14, at St. Mary, Mother of God Church in Yatesboro, 109 2nd Street, Yatesboro, Pa. 16263.

From Bruce Antkowiak, Chair of Criminology, Law, & Society:

It is with great sadness that I relate to you that our friend and colleague, Professor Mike Kuhar of the Criminology Department, died suddenly last evening of an apparent heart attack. He was out hunting, something he loved to do.

At 230PM today, a brief prayer service will be held for Mike in the Student Chapel.

Professor Kuhar taught here at Saint Vincent since 2011. In many ways, he helped found the Criminology Department. His experience in the area was unparalleled. In his career, he served as the Chief Probation Officer, the Court Administrator and the Warden of Indiana County. He was one of the most respected people in the field of Corrections in the Commonwealth.

But more than all of that, Mike was an outstanding human being who loved and cared deeply for his students. He helped many students find careers in the law and was a generous and beloved colleague.

We will miss him deeply. Funeral arrangements have not been set as of this moment.

Please keep Mike and his family in your prayers.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Criminology department! We’re thankful for all of you!

Thank you to all our veterans! We are grateful for your service.

An update on C**t Robinson C’18, M.S. ‘19!

He officially starts in his new position as an Allegheny County Juvenile Probation Officer on November 12!

The Criminology department is so proud of his achievements, and we look forward to hearing about his experiences and professional success! Congratulations!

Read C**ton Robinson's journey to the master's program in Criminology in the Saint Vincent College McKenna School. We are immensely proud of C**ton and his achievements and experiences helping children at Adelphoi Village, and we are excited for him to continue his journey to become a Pennsylvania State Trooper. C**ton will graduate with his Master of Science degree on May 11. Congratulations, C**ton!

"Before deciding to attend Saint Vincent College, I was not entirely sure what career path I wanted to follow. First, I began a pharmacy program. I quickly lost interest in the program and realized that I must continue in a field about which I was truly passionate. I searched and tested many fields of study until I finally felt a connection in Criminology. Once sophomore year started, I found myself with thoughts of becoming a member of law enforcement. My desire of helping and protecting members of society formed my decision to become a future police officer. Throughout the undergraduate program at SVC, I fell more in love with the program and department each year as I found a passion for the education which would bring me to my career of choice.

Upon graduating with my Bachelor’s in Criminology, Law, & Society in 2018, I made the decision to continue my education while working in my field. I accepted a position with Adelphoi Village as a Youth Service Worker. Over the course of the past year I was able to earn three promotions to become a Senior Counselor. Through Adelphoi Village, I obtained the privilege of counseling juvenile delinquents struggling with substance abuse and sexual offenders with mental health issues. During this time, I attended classes to achieve my Master’s degree in Criminology along with other opportunities such as writing a chapter for an upcoming edited book. I plan to use this knowledge I have gained throughout my years of studying Criminology to become an officer of the law by starting my ACT 120 Certification at California University of Pennsylvania while continuing my process in the hiring process for the Pennsylvania State Police."

CLS Graduate Update!

The Criminology Department is proud to share news about Bryce Dickens, C'18! On Monday, Bryce graduated from the Washington County Police Academy in Maryland. As one of 11 cadets in the graduating class, he will now join the Boonsboro Police Department.

During his time at Saint Vincent College, he was an active participant in class, and he was (and still is) respected by his professors and peers. We wish him the best of luck in his professional career! Congratulations, Bryce!

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More good news about our graduates! Meet Anthony Sestito who graduated from the Criminology department with his bachelor's degree in 2018 and his master's degree in 2019. He was recently hired by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

"When I decided to pursue a degree in Criminology, I did so in the hope that I could benefit society in some way. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) gives me the opportunity to protect society through their means of transportation. TSA employees are more than an individual wearing a blue shirt asking someone to remove their shoes; they are a group of individuals designed to shield society from attacks on America’s transportation systems. TSA has a multitude of responsibilities, but they are ones I am honored to uphold and strive to represent for my profession and myself."

We're proud of Anthony and his hard work, and we look forward to hearing more success stories from him and all of our graduates!

18 years ago on September 11, the world changed forever. We’ll never forget the lives lost and the heroes who ran in when everyone else was running out.