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Christi Metcalfe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Carolina. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Florida State University (2014 and 2010), and a B.S. in Political Science from the same institution (2009). Her office is located in Currell College, Room 113, and she can be contacted via email or phone.
Research Focus
Dr. Metcalfe's research centers on three interconnected domains: Criminal Courts (examining courtroom workgroups, plea bargaining dynamics, and defendant decision-making), Life Course Criminology (focusing on repeat victimization, accumulated strains, and desistance patterns), and Perceptual Studies (analyzing public attitudes toward policing, courts, and justice reforms). A hallmark of her methodology involves primary data collection through attorney office partnerships and survey research. Her specialization areas include quantitative methods and the intersection of race/ethnicity with justice system experiences.
Publication Trends
Her scholarly output (2022-2025) demonstrates a strong focus on contemporary policing issues, including public perceptions of police legitimacy, reform initiatives post-George Floyd, protest policing, and racial disparities in justice outcomes. Recent work frequently employs experimental designs and advanced statistical modeling to analyze victimization patterns, plea bargaining influences, and community-police relations. Quantitative rigor and policy relevance characterize her research portfolio.
Awards and Service
No scientific awards or honors are documented in available sources.
Academic Contributions
While no specific student advising or grant information is provided, Dr. Metcalfe maintains an active research profile through collaborations with legal practitioners and academic peers. Her work contributes to evidence-based discussions on police reform, procedural justice, and developmental criminology theories.
