Lynn Pazzani

Lynn Pazzani is a Professor & Program Coordinator in the Criminology Department at the University of West Georgia's University College. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminology, Law & Society from the University of California, Irvine (2011), an M.A. in Social Ecology (2005), and a B.A. in Sociology from Reed College (2003). Her research focuses on violence against women, victim-blaming dynamics in sexual assault cases, criminal justice system inequalities, and methodological advancements in criminological research.

• Office: Boyd Building Room 318
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Dr. Pazzani teaches over 30 courses spanning criminology, criminal justice, and sociology, including specialized topics like victimology, family violence, research methodologies, and gender issues in criminal justice systems. She has consistently taught courses such as 'Violence Against Women,' 'Women & Criminal Justice,' and 'Social Research Methodologies.'

Her research interests emphasize methodological rigor and intersectional analysis of crime victims, particularly women and marginalized groups. She has developed curricula integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches to studying criminal justice disparities.