Alyssa W. Chamberlain

Alyssa W. Chamberlain is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice at Arizona State University (ASU). She holds a Ph.D. in Criminology, Law and Society from the University of California, Irvine (2012), an M.S. from American University (2003), and a B.A. from Brigham Young University (2000). Her research focuses on neighborhood dynamics, prisoner reentry, recidivism, and quantitative methods, with a particular emphasis on GIS/mapping to analyze spatial patterns of crime and social inequality.

Chamberlain's work examines how incarceration and reentry processes influence community structures and vice versa. She has explored topics such as parolee distribution's impact on neighborhood crime, the relationship between housing disinvestment and criminal activity, and the effects of neighborhood socioeconomic conditions on recidivism. Her research often intersects with policy implications, aiming to inform strategies for community safety and reintegration.

Chamberlain serves on multiple committees within her school, including the Undergraduate Committee and Graduate Committee, reflecting her leadership in academic administration. She regularly teaches courses like Community Justice and Seminar in Criminology, emphasizing applied criminological theory and practical research skills. Her professional affiliations include the American Society of Criminology and the American Sociological Association.

Key areas of her scholarship include the spatial mismatch between parolees' residence and employment locations, the role of neighborhood social control in crime prevention, and the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for monitoring physical disorder. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges criminology, urban studies, and quantitative methodology, contributing to both academic discourse and policy development.