Kweilin Lucas

Kweilin Lucas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Mars Hill University and serves as the Program Coordinator for the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (M.A.C.J.) program. She earned her B.A. (2007), M.A. (2008), and Ph.D. (2018) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Her research explores diverse areas of criminal justice, including:

• Criminological theory and its application to real-world issues
• Interpersonal violence dynamics and victimology
• Cybercrime victimization and technology-enabled offenses
• Contemporary correctional systems and policy challenges

Dr. Lucas's recent publications analyze emerging criminal justice phenomena such as deepfake technology in domestic abuse, military veterans' systemic interactions with justice systems, correctional policy controversies, and aviation sexual victimization. These works employ methodologies ranging from systematic reviews to content analysis, reflecting a focus on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in criminal justice.

She actively mentors graduate students in original research and develops specialized online courses that integrate research skills to enhance career readiness in criminal justice fields.