Carol F. Black

Carol F. Black is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the Division of Social Sciences at Morris College. Her research bridges criminal justice systems with broader sociological frameworks, focusing on marginalized populations and institutional reform.

• Fields of Interest: Criminal Justice, Sociology, Gender Studies, Rural Sociology, Prison Reform, Public Health

Her scholarly work examines intersections between gender dynamics, cultural contexts, and correctional systems. Recent publications analyze rural women's health risks in East/Southern Africa, gender gap metrics, and family-based prison reform strategies. She has been actively publishing since 2008 with ongoing focus on grassroots activism against private prisons and gender performance within incarcerated communities.

While no formal awards are documented in available records, her research outputs show consistent engagement with contemporary challenges in criminal justice and sociocultural analysis.