Anna K. King

Dr. Anna K. King is a Professor of Crime & Justice Studies at Georgian Court University, affiliated with the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education. She has held leadership roles including Graduate Program Director (2022-2024) and Department Chair (2014-2019). Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Cambridge, an M.A. in Criminal Justice from the University at Albany, and a B.A. in Psychology from Clark University.

Her research focuses on public opinion and crime policy, political extremism, ethics in criminal justice, gender dynamics, and critical criminological theories. Teaching includes undergraduate courses like 'Attitudes to Crime & Punishment' and graduate offerings such as 'Understanding Terrorism.'

Dr. King's publications span topics from pandemic crime impacts to cultural criminology, with notable works on terrorism and human rights approaches. Her awards include the GCU Faculty Fellowship Award (2022) and Gates Cambridge Scholarship (2002). She has contributed to media discussions on criminal justice trends and societal challenges.