Erin O'Callaghan

Erin O'Callaghan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Colorado State University. Her research focuses on abolitionist feminisms, critical criminology, and qualitative methodologies, with emphases on sexual violence, workplace disclosures, and anti-carceral policies. She holds a PhD in Criminology from the University of Illinois-Chicago and teaches courses like Introduction to Criminology and Inequality in Criminal Sentencing.

Education:

• PhD in Criminology, Law, and Justice, University of Illinois-Chicago (2019)
• MA in Criminology, Law, and Justice, University of Illinois-Chicago (2015)
• BS/BA in Psychology, University of Cincinnati (2013)

Research Interests: Erin examines substance-involved sexual violence, workplace reporting dynamics, and survivor narratives. Her work critiques carceral systems and advocates for community-based solutions. Recent projects include a grant-funded study on workplace sexual violence responses via the Center for Institutional Courage.

Publications Highlight Key Themes:

• Survivor-centered approaches to sexual assault disclosure
• Substance use and impairment during assaults
• Anti-harassment labor organizing in academia
• Policy critiques of Title IX

Grants: Collaborates on institutional betrayal research funded by the Center for Institutional Courage. Advising focuses on graduate labor movements and survivor advocacy.