Kimberly Bender

Kimberly Bender is an Associate Professor of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at the Department of Behavioral Sciences, College of Arts, Sciences and Education, University of Michigan-Flint. Her scholarly work focuses on criminal justice systems, gender dynamics, and social justice.

• Education: Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University (2015)

Her research explores procedural justice in correctional settings, racial disparities in policing, and gender-based differences in sexual offending patterns. Recent publications analyze incarcerated women's perceptions of prison officers, strategic responses to police encounters among Black Baltimore residents, and comparative studies of gendered criminal behavior.

Key themes in her work include:

• Intersection of race, gender, and systemic justice
• Incarceration experiences and reform
• Behavioral responses to institutional authority
• Quantitative and qualitative criminological methods