Non-Resident Scholar, Criminology
University of Texas, Arlington
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Kent R. Kerley is Professor and Chair in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Texas at Arlington. His primary research interests include corrections, religiosity, and drug careers. He is an author of the research monograph, Religious Faith in Correctional Contexts (2014, First Forum Press/Lynne Rienner Publishers). His research has appeared in many top journals, including Aggression and Violent Behavior, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, Justice Quarterly, Social Forces, and Social Problems. He is Principal Investigator for two National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grants (NSF Award # 1261322 and 1004953).