M. Lyn Exum

M. Lyn Exum, an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, specializes in criminological theory and research methods. His research focuses on criminal behavior theories, including deterrence and rational choice frameworks, alcohol-related violence, and program evaluation. He teaches courses such as Criminological Theory and Professionalism in Criminal Justice.

Education:

• Ph.D. (2001), University of Maryland
• M.A. (1994), Wake Forest University
• B.S. (1992), Wake Forest University

Research & Funding: Dr. Exum has secured over $1 million in external grants, including studies on police use-of-force decision-making (National Institute of Justice), domestic violence police unit effectiveness (NIJ), and college campus interventions for high-risk drinking (U.S. Department of Education). His work bridges methodological rigor with practical applications in criminal justice policy.

Grants & Advising:

• National Institute of Justice grants: Police use-of-force and domestic violence recidivism studies
• U.S. Department of Education: College alcohol intervention programs

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