Kerry Richmond

Kerry Richmond is a Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology and serves as Chair of the Department at Lycoming College, where she has been a faculty member since 2009. She is affiliated with the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology within the College of Arts and Sciences, contributing significantly to both academic instruction and departmental leadership.

Education:

• B.A., Boston College
• M.S., Central Connecticut State University
• Ph.D., University of Maryland

Her research centers on gender and crime, correctional programming, program evaluation, and the reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals, with a particular emphasis on female offenders. She investigates the effectiveness of correctional employment programs, such as federal and state prison industries, in reducing recidivism and improving post-release outcomes. Her work also includes historical analysis of women's incarceration in Pennsylvania, notably the State Industrial Home for Women at Muncy. Richmond collaborates with Lycoming County criminal justice agencies to evaluate local recidivism patterns and support reentry programming development.

The body of her research, published in journals like Justice Quarterly, Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, and Women and Criminal Justice, demonstrates a consistent focus on correctional policy, gender disparities, and evidence-based rehabilitation. Her publications reveal a strong trajectory in evaluating institutional programs, understanding reintegration challenges, and analyzing the socio-historical context of women's imprisonment.

Scientific Awards:

• No scientific awards mentioned in the provided text.

Richmond advises on correctional policy and program evaluation, working closely with local agencies to translate research into practice. While no formal advisees are listed, her leadership role as department chair and her engagement in applied research suggest a mentorship presence. She has not received any grants explicitly mentioned, but her community partnerships indicate collaborative, practice-oriented research funding or support.

She is actively involved with Lycoming County criminal justice agencies, contributing to a team effort in tracking recidivism and designing reentry initiatives. This collaboration functions as a de facto research and policy lab, integrating academic inquiry with real-world criminal justice reform at the local level.