Kristy Holtfreter

Kristy Holtfreter is a Professor in the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice at Arizona State University (ASU). She is affiliated with multiple institutions, including the Center for Innovation in Healthy and Resilient Aging, the Office of Gender-Based Violence, the School of Public Affairs, the Women and Gender Studies program, and Barrett, The Honors College. Her research focuses on actuarial risk assessment, criminological theory, female offending and victimization, and white-collar/corporate crime. She has received grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Justice, AARP, and other organizations.

Her work spans diverse topics such as procedural justice, gendered organizational dynamics, and aging-related resilience. Notable professional roles include serving on the National Crime Victimization Survey redesign panel and contributing to the Stanford University Financial Fraud Research Center. Her research emphasizes theoretical development, contextual analysis, and policy implications across criminological subfields.

Dr. Holtfreter’s publications address white-collar crime, police misconduct, victimization patterns, and academic integrity. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates criminology with sociology, psychology, and organizational behavior, reflecting her commitment to advancing gender-responsive policies and understanding complex crime dynamics.