Angela Collins

Dr. Angela Collins is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology at the University of Central Missouri (UCM), within the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. She directs the UCM Criminal Justice Institute and serves as a faculty sponsor for the Juvenile Justice Association (JJA). Her research focuses on criminological theory (especially strain theory), juvenile justice and delinquency, and life-course criminology. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University (2016), an M.S. in Criminology (2010), and a B.S. in Sociology and Criminology (2006) from Missouri State University, complemented by a Graduate Certificate in Child Forensic Psychology (2010).

Dr. Collins has volunteered with The Victim Center (Springfield, MO) and interned with Burrell Behavioral Health and KLASS (Branson, MO). Her work bridges academic research and real-world criminal justice practices, emphasizing policy implications of her findings. Her notable publications explore recidivism prediction in domestic violence courts, gang behavior through integrated theory, and the effects of parental incarceration on families.

Her articles reflect a focus on systemic reforms, policy analysis, and theoretical applications in criminal justice contexts. Awards or grants are not explicitly listed in the provided materials. Dr. Collins advises the Juvenile Justice Association and oversees the Criminal Justice Institute, fostering student engagement and community partnerships.