Rhissa Briones Robinson

Rhissa Briones Robinson serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Tampa, teaching core courses including Criminological Theory, Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Juvenile Delinquency, Victimology, and Introduction to Criminal Justice.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.S. from Virginia Tech (1998)
• M.A. from University of South Florida (2009)
• Ph.D. from University of South Florida (2018)

Her research centers on theoretical frameworks explaining delinquent behavior and victimization, with specific emphasis on predictors of violent victimizations—particularly hate crimes—and associated mental health outcomes. She investigates micro-level perspectives on delinquent conduct including bullying, alongside post-victimization help-seeking behaviors and health consequences. This work bridges criminological theory with practical victimology applications.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

As an active faculty member, she contributes through curriculum development and research addressing critical societal issues in criminal justice. Her work informs both academic discourse and practical interventions in victim support systems.