D'Andre Walker

Dr. D'Andre Walker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at the University of Mississippi, within the School of Applied Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Arizona State University (2018) and an M.S. in Criminology (2014) from the same institution. Prior to Ole Miss, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Iowa.

His research focuses on criminology, gender and crime, juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice, and race and crime. Notable themes in his work include procedural justice in policing and probation systems, adolescent mental health correlates of delinquency, and systemic inequities in juvenile detention. His research has been published in journals like Journal of Child and Family Studies and Journal of Criminal Justice.

Dr. Walker’s articles address pressing issues such as gun violence dynamics in adolescence, health disparities among incarcerated women, and the intersection of gang behavior with familial structures. His work often bridges criminological theory with applied public health and policy implications.

He currently teaches courses in criminal justice and legal studies, with office hours on Tuesdays/Wednesdays 1–3 PM. No specific grants or awards are listed in his profile, but his extensive publication record reflects active engagement in interdisciplinary research.