Jennifer Pealer

Dr. Jennifer Pealer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Tennessee State University, teaching courses in corrections, courts, and criminology. She holds a PhD in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and previously served as Assistant Commissioner of Research and Program Development for the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority.

Her expertise focuses on implementing data-driven policies and evidence-based practices in correctional systems. Dr. Pealer provides national consulting services for offender risk assessment instruments and risk reduction strategies throughout the United States.