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Debra J. Crosby is an Adjunct Professor of Justice Studies at the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA). She holds an M.S. in Criminal Justice from Boston University with a sub-concentration in Cybersecurity and Cyber Investigation, alongside a Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity. Her career includes prior roles as a single parent and part-time personal care attendant before pursuing education at UMA, where she earned both an Associate and Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice fields.
Education highlights:
- A.S. Criminal Justice, UMA
- B.S. Administration of Justice, UMA
- M.S. Criminal Justice (Boston University)
- Cybersecurity & Cyber Investigation Certificate (BU)
- Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Certificate (Shared Hope International)
Her research interests focus on cybersecurity, cybercrime prevention strategies, and human trafficking prevention. She actively participates in organizations like the Center for Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity (CIC) at BU and Maine Stop Trafficking US. She regularly attends the American Society of Criminology annual meetings.
Awards include dual Student of the Year recognitions at UMA and membership in Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Professional affiliations span academic, governmental, and non-profit sectors addressing crime prevention and justice administration.
