Ida Dupont

Ida Dupont is an Associate Professor and Department Co-Chairperson in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Pace University’s Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in New York City. She holds a PhD in Criminal Justice from CUNY and a BA in Anthropology from Vassar College.

• BA, Anthropology – Vassar College
• PhD, Criminal Justice – CUNY

Her research centers on justice and equity, particularly focusing on domestic violence in marginalized communities, sex trafficking, restorative justice, and ethics in research. She explores how criminal justice systems respond to violence and child abuse, with an emphasis on policy, prevention, and social resilience. Her interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, criminology, and gender studies.

Though no recent publications are listed, her teaching and research interests suggest sustained scholarly activity in critical criminology, comparative criminal justice systems, and the social construction of crime and terror. She has taught a wide range of courses including Intro to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Gender and Social Change, and specialized topics such as Crime and Public Policy and the Sociology of Violence.

No scientific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the available information.

Dr. Dupont advises independent studies in criminal justice and sociology, indicating active mentorship of undergraduate researchers, though specific student names are not provided. She has not been associated with any grants or funded research projects in the text. She teaches both core and advanced courses across sociology, criminal justice, and women’s studies, contributing significantly to interdisciplinary education.

She is involved in academic leadership as Co-Chair of her department and maintains regular office hours, demonstrating strong institutional engagement. Her courses such as HON 499: Senior Seminar in Research Methods suggest involvement in capstone research training. While no lab or research team is explicitly mentioned, her focus on applied justice issues implies community-engaged or policy-oriented research initiatives.