Meet Rhissa Briones Robinson
Assistant Professor, Criminology
Preferred Pronouns: she/her/hers
Phone: (813) 257-3220
Email: rrobinson@ut.edu
Address: 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606
Mailbox: Q
Building:
PH
Room: 311A
Education
1998 Virginia Tech, B.S.
2009 University of South Florida, M.A.
2018 University of South Florida, Ph.D.
Courses Taught
Criminological Theory (U/G)
Research Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Juvenile Delinquency
Victimology
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Career Specialties
Rhissa Robinson's areas of teaching and research interests center on theoretical approaches to explain delinquent behavior, offending and victimization.
Professional and Community Activities
Robinson's current research examines predictors of violent victimizations, in particular hate crimes. Her recent work focuses on help-seeking behaviors, and mental- and health-related outcomes following victimization. Her other research activities examine micro-level theoretical perspectives to explain various forms of delinquent conduct including bullying.