Ketty Fernández

Ketty Fernández serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Public Affairs at Kean University's College of Business and Public Management. Her primary academic appointment focuses on victimology and social justice within criminal justice systems, with office location in Hynes 505J.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. from University of Central Florida
• M.A. from University of Central Florida
• B.A. from Caldwell University

Professor Fernández's research program critically examines:

• Violence Against Women and Sexual Victimization patterns
• Domestic Violence interventions across jurisdictions
• Human Trafficking networks and victim support systems
• Racial/Ethnic Inequalities in justice outcomes

Her scholarship emphasizes comparative frameworks and policy solutions for systemic vulnerabilities.

Teaching responsibilities include Diversity and Criminal Justice, Victims of Crime, and Comparative Criminal Justice courses that integrate her research into classroom practice. Her pedagogical approach centers on applied learning about victim advocacy and equity.

Available contact channels:

• Email: fernaket@kean.edu
• Phone: (908) 737-4254
• Office: Hynes 505J, Kean University