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Lisa Anne Zilney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Justice Studies at Montclair State University, within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Tennessee, specializing in Criminology and Environmental Sociology. Her academic career includes teaching courses such as Research Methods, Sex Crimes, Animals & Justice, Wildlife Trafficking, and Family Violence.
Zilney’s research focuses on sex crimes legislation, environmental crime, the human-animal bond, and the intersection of animal cruelty with domestic violence. She has authored six books, including *Impacts of Sex Crime Laws on the Female Partners of Convicted Offenders* (2020), ranked among top criminology works. Notable publications include analyses of environmental justice policy, child welfare systems, and drug policy impacts. Her work bridges sociology, criminology, and interdisciplinary approaches to social justice.
Her scholarly contributions span peer-reviewed journals, encyclopedic entries, and community-driven research such as volunteer retention studies for CASA organizations. Key awards include recognition for her 2010 drug policy book, which ranked #26 on Book Authority’s 100 Best Criminology Books. Zilney’s research emphasizes systemic consequences of legal policies on marginalized groups and fosters collaboration between child and animal welfare sectors.
