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Ashley K. Fansher, Ph.D., serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of North Dakota, commencing her role in fall 2023. Previously, she held Assistant Professor positions at the University of Houston-Victoria and Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. Her office is situated in O'Kelly Hall, Room 271, on the UND campus in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas
- M.S. in Criminology, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
- B.A. in Criminology, Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
Her research centers on violence against women, with a specific emphasis on sexual assault. Key areas of investigation encompass sexual violence dynamics, survey methodology for victimization studies, interagency collaboration in victim services, and the role of technology in facilitating victimization. Dr. Fansher's work addresses critical gaps in understanding victim experiences and institutional responses.
Recent scholarly output in 2023 demonstrates her active engagement with contemporary issues, including the effects of the CoVID-19 pandemic on sexual assault reporting, stalking victimization patterns across sexual orientations, prosecutorial decision-making in sexual assault cases, and the interplay between fear of false accusations and consent practices. These publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach spanning criminology, public health, and gender studies.
While the source material does not specify details regarding her advising of students or external grant funding, Dr. Fansher's research agenda suggests strong potential for collaborative and funded projects in the field of victimology.
