Steven Dyer

Steven Dyer serves as an Instructor of Criminal Justice at Thomas College, where he contributes to the Department of Criminal Justice with expertise spanning human trafficking, financial crimes, and practical firearms instruction certified by the NRA and USCCA. His interdisciplinary background bridges academic theory with field application in criminal justice education.

His educational foundation includes an ABD in Criminal Justice/Behavioral Science, an MS in Criminal Justice, an MS in Pastoral Ministry, and a BS in Economics/Finance. This diverse training informs his holistic approach to criminology and victim-centered research.

Dr. Dyer's research concentrates on human trafficking victimology and financial crime intersections, with Maine-specific case studies. His work employs phenomenological methodologies to analyze trafficking networks, detection systems, and prevention frameworks, emphasizing regional policy implementation and victim support systems.

His 2017-2018 publications reveal a cohesive trajectory: from theoretical explorations of human rights frameworks to actionable state policy roadmaps. Key themes include financial crime integration in trafficking cases, victim-centered intervention models, and cross-agency collaboration strategies for combating trafficking in rural contexts.

No scientific awards or major fellowships are documented in available sources for Dr. Dyer.

While student advising details remain unreported, his collaborative work with Maine state agencies on the 2017 anti-trafficking roadmap indicates applied research engagement. No external grant funding specifics are publicly available.

Dr. Dyer actively participates in regional anti-trafficking networks through presentations like the Vision New England Faith and Justice Summit. His partnerships with Maine state entities and non-profits demonstrate practical implementation of research, though formal laboratory structures are not documented.