Kate Dreiling

Kate Dreiling is a Professor of Criminal Justice at Colorado Mesa University, where she teaches a comprehensive range of courses including Criminology, Corrections, Domestic Violence, Women and Crime, and Capital Punishment. Her academic work bridges theoretical sociology with practical criminal justice applications, preparing students for dynamic careers in the field.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, South Dakota State University
• MS in Criminal Justice, St. Cloud State University
• BA in Criminal Justice, St. Cloud State University

Her research and professional interests center on the intersection of criminal justice systems and societal influences, with a strong focus on gender-based violence. She emphasizes the importance of understanding how history, individuals, and social structures shape and are shaped by the criminal justice system. Her expertise spans corrections, juvenile justice, community-based interventions, and comparative criminal justice systems.

Dreiling brings real-world experience from her work in juvenile corrections and community-based sex offender treatment programs. She is actively engaged in campus and local community efforts to prevent sexual assault and intimate partner violence, contributing both academically and practically to violence prevention initiatives.

Scientific Awards:

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She advises students in criminal justice and related fields, though specific names of advisees are not mentioned. There is no mention of externally funded grants in the provided information.

Kate Dreiling is affiliated with the Department of Criminal Justice at Colorado Mesa University and contributes significantly to both academic instruction and community outreach, particularly in the area of violence prevention.