Sheetal Ranjan

Dr. Sheetal Ranjan is a Professor of Justice Studies & Sociology at Montclair State University, USA, specializing in violence prevention, healthcare approaches to justice, and feminist criminology. She leads the Healthcare Approaches to Justice Collaborative and has secured $7.5M in grants for community-based programs.

Her research focuses on applied translational research, with notable contributions to hospital-based violence intervention programs and global policy initiatives. She serves on the Board of Trustees of Bergen Community College, chairs the New Jersey Council of Community Colleges, and advises state-level sexual assault commissions.

• Key Roles: UN Women EVAW Expert, Past Chair of ASC's Division of Feminist Criminology
• Policy Impact: Led first Congressional Briefing on DWC issues and UN CSW participation
• Editorial Leadership: Guest editor for multiple special issues on gender justice and violence prevention

Dr. Ranjan advocates for technology integration in education and has developed courses in GIS, research methods, and victimology. Her work bridges academia, policy, and community action to advance justice systems worldwide.