Katherine Abbott

Katherine Abbott is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of New Hampshire. She specializes in the study of courts, crime and deviance, immigration, law and society, and perceptions of justice.

• Education: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Justice Studies from Arizona State University.

Research Interests: Her work bridges sociological inquiry with legal studies, focusing on how media shapes narratives around immigration courts, the evolution of justice theories, and systemic issues in criminology and law enforcement.

Publications: Her 2014 chapter explores mass media analysis in immigration court contexts, while her 2011–2012 books delve into foundational justice theories.

Teaching Activities: She has taught courses including Intro to Justice Studies, Law and Society, Criminology, and specialized seminars on prisons, crime theory, and pop culture analysis (e.g., Breaking Bad). Courses span 2014–2025, with recent offerings in 2025 like Internship Independent Study.