Timothy C. Brown

Timothy C. Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at San Diego State University's College of Arts and Letters. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Louisiana State University. His research examines how social, individual, and environmental inequalities influence criminality, victimization, and criminal justice experiences, with a focus on marginalized communities. Key research areas include rural Southern gangs, female law enforcement experiences, and racial disparities in justice systems.

Dr. Brown's research explores:

• Crime impacts on minority groups
• Contextual inequality's role in violence
• Community-gang dynamics in rural settings

His publications frequently analyze violence patterns, correctional system challenges, and policing environments.

He has received awards including the UALR Bright Spot Award and Outstanding Graduate Student Award.

Advising includes supervision of 15+ graduate students on topics ranging from bumblebee habitats to prison financial literacy. Grant funding exceeds $120,000 from agencies including FINRA and the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Dr. Brown leads research collaborations on rural gang dynamics and correctional education, serving on editorial boards for Deviant Behavior and American Journal of Criminal Justice.