Leanne F. Alarid

Dr. Leanne F. Alarid is a Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at The University of Texas at El Paso, College of Liberal Arts. She earned her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University and focuses on gender and crime, corrections policy, and mental health intersections with the justice system.

• Research Focus: Gender-specific analysis of criminal behavior, correctional treatment strategies, and mental health policy
• Current Project: Lead Evaluator for Bureau of Justice Assistance grant on jail-based reentry programs
• Editorial Roles: Member, Corrections: Policy, Practice and Research, Women and Criminal Justice, and Criminal Justice Policy Review

Her recent publications emphasize community corrections, prison reentry, and gender dynamics in criminal justice, with a focus on implementation science and policy evaluation. She has contributed to journals like Justice Quarterly and The Prison Journal, alongside authoring major textbooks such as Community-Based Corrections and Corrections.

Scientific Awards:

• 2011 Founder’s Award, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

Dr. Alarid teaches courses including Correctional Systems, Community Corrections, Criminology, and Study Abroad programs in London. She actively evaluates correctional interventions and contributes to public policy discussions on decarceration and mental health diversion.