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Robert Worley is a Professor of Criminal Justice at Lamar University, holding a position in the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice. He is actively engaged in university service, currently serving on the Arts and Sciences Student-Faculty Relations Committee since 2014 and previously on the ACJS Membership Committee (2016-2017). Additionally, he serves as the Editor of ACJS Today and mentors students through the McNair program and as a Freshman Interest Group leader.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University (2006 and 2001, respectively) and a B.A. in Government from the University of Texas at Austin (1996).
Dr. Worley's research interests are centered in criminology and criminal justice, with a focus on correctional studies. He investigates inmate-guard inappropriate relationships, the economics of correctional officer pay and boundary violations, police and prison liabilities for taser use, computer crime, cyber-bullying, and academic publication productivity within the discipline. His work addresses critical issues in correctional facilities and the scholarly environment of criminology.
His recent publications, appearing in journals such as Deviant Behavior and the Journal of Criminal Justice Education, demonstrate a consistent focus on correctional dynamics and academic productivity. Worley's research often explores the intersection of correctional officer behavior and inmate misconduct, with particular attention to economic factors and boundary violations. He also contributes to understanding the challenges and trends in cyber crime and the scholarly aspects of criminology.
Dr. Worley has not been mentioned to have received any scientific awards in the provided text.
In terms of advising, Dr. Worley serves as a McNair Mentor and leads a Freshman Interest Group (FIG), indicating his dedication to student mentorship and academic support for underrepresented and first-year students.
