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Cathryn Lavery is a Professor and Department Chairperson in the Department of Criminal Justice at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University. She is based at the Westchester campus and actively contributes to academic leadership, teaching, and research in criminal justice. Her work bridges scholarship and practice, particularly in areas of trauma, gender equity, and law enforcement wellness.
Research Interests: Her scholarly focus includes officer wellness and resiliency, intimate partner violence, sex crimes and trauma, humane criminology, social media’s role in violent crime, human trafficking, and pedagogy in criminal justice. She consults on Title IX compliance, gender discrimination, cultural sensitivity, and trauma-informed practices.
The recent publications (2019–2023) reflect a strong trend in socio-political risk management, law enforcement mental health, and gender-based violence in institutions. Her work appears in interdisciplinary venues such as Frontiers in Psychology and De Gruyter publications, often addressing systemic challenges in criminal justice and higher education.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Society of Criminology (ASC)
- American Criminal Justice Association (ACJS)
- International Association of Forensic Criminologists (IAFC) – Board Affiliate Member
- Society for Police and Justice Officers of America (SPJOA)
- American Probation and Parole Association (APPA)
Teaching and Advising: Dr. Lavery has taught a wide range of courses, including CRJ 150: Intro to Criminal Justice, CRJ 313: Victims of Crime, CRJ 622: International Human Rights, and UNV 101: First-Year Seminar. She plays a key role in student development through internships (CRJ 391) and capstone research (CRJ 628). While specific advisees are not listed, her leadership in research colloquia and graduate seminars indicates active mentorship.
Grants and Research: Though specific grants are not mentioned, her funded and published research on police resilience, compassion fatigue, and socio-political risks suggests sustained external scholarly engagement and likely grant-supported work.
Labs and Research Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, her collaborative publications with scholars like Grant, Sheehy, and Carlson-Johnson indicate participation in interdisciplinary research teams focused on trauma, policing, and institutional risk.
