Kathrine Johnson

Dr. Kathrine Johnson serves as an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Program at the University of West Florida's Emerald Coast campus in Fort Walton Beach. She is a dedicated faculty member in the Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies within the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, where she has contributed since 2000. Johnson teaches diverse undergraduate and graduate courses including Race/Ethnicity/Gender and Crime, Substance Abuse and the Offender, Research Methods, Courts, and Corrections, shaping future criminal justice professionals through rigorous academic training.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University
• Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University
• Doctorate in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Johnson's scholarly work centers on correctional systems, examining probation violation holds, pretrial risk assessment tools, and the detrimental criminalization of homelessness. She investigates sentencing disparities for habitual offenders and the practical implementation of GPS tracking in offender monitoring. Her research extends to pedagogical innovation, exploring international collaborative teaching frameworks and virtual interactive learning methodologies that transform criminal justice education across geographical boundaries.

Analysis of Johnson's 13 publications from 1991-2018 reveals an evolution from historical drug policy comparisons toward contemporary correctional challenges. Early work examined alcohol prohibition parallels with marijuana policy, while later research focused on Florida's 10-20-lifers and electronic monitoring systems. Recent publications emphasize international teaching collaborations and distance learning technologies, demonstrating consistent engagement with practical criminal justice dilemmas while adapting educational approaches to technological advancements.

Her professional recognition includes:

• UWF Excellence in Teaching Award (2015)

As an educator, Johnson mentors students through diverse course offerings while developing innovative curriculum materials. Her research has been disseminated through peer-reviewed publications in journals including Criminal Justice Policy Review and Journal of Criminal Justice Education. She has contributed significantly to educational resources such as instructor manuals for criminology textbooks, supporting pedagogical development across the discipline.

Johnson actively participates in international academic collaborations, particularly with UK institutions, to foster cross-cultural criminal justice perspectives. Her work in virtual classrooms and telecourses establishes her as a leader in adapting educational methodologies to modern technological landscapes, creating globally connected learning environments for criminal justice students.