Randy Gainey

Randy Gainey is a Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Washington (1995).

Research expertise includes criminology, sentencing disparities, electronic monitoring, and neighborhood crime dynamics. Extensive grant funding includes NSF and NASA awards for studies on elder abuse, electronic monitoring, and youth violence prevention.

Recipient of the Shining Star Award (2010) for student development contributions. Publications analyze policing, neighborhood crime factors, and correctional policy impacts.