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Chivon Fitch serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Tampa, holding a Ph.D. from Kent State University (2014), an M.A. from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (2003), and a B.A. from Penn State (2001).
Her research program critically examines the gendered nature of offending and the implications of race, sexuality, gender, and age on victimization, with specialized focus on under-examined incarcerated populations including aging individuals and parents. She investigates intersectional identities in inmate adjustment and mental health, alongside perceptions of victim credibility in sexual assault cases. These themes reflect her commitment to amplifying marginalized voices within the justice system.
Dr. Fitch's scholarly contributions appear in Deviant Behavior, Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, Crime, Law, and Social Change, and the Journal of Family Issues.
- Lewis-Benson Award for Outstanding Teaching at Kent State University (2014)
She teaches core curriculum courses including Proseminar in Criminal Justice Issues, Ethics Issues in Criminal Justice, Criminological Theory, Statistics, and Human Trafficking, emphasizing critical analysis of systemic inequities.
