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Meet Rhissa

Assistant Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice

Education

1998 Virginia Tech, B.S.
2009 University of South Florida, M.A.
2018 University of South Florida, Ph.D.

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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.