Dr. Shannon Fowler
Biography
My professional research interests include violent and sexual abuse/victimization. Much of my research has focused on prison sexual abuse and victimization among young people.
Interests include:
Victimology, violent victimization, prison sexual abuse, criminology, and program evaluation.
Degrees Earned
Sam Houston State University Ph.D. Criminal Justice
Eastern Kentucky University M.S. Criminal Justice
Kentucky Wesleyan College B.S. Criminal Justice
Victimology, violent victimization, prison sexual abuse, criminology, and program evaluation.
Courses Taught
American Judicial System/Courts
Criminology
Ethic & Gender Issues in CJ
Introduction to CJ
Race & Crime
Research Methods in CJ
Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice
Social Deviance
Statistics for CJ
Victimology
Experience Qualifications
Publications
Blackburn, Ashley G., & Fowler, Shannon K. (2014, October). Batterers Intervention and Prevention Program Comparison Summary: Measure of Client Progress and Satisfaction. Report submitted to the Tarrant County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
Blackburn, Ashley G., Fowler, Shannon K., & Mullings, Janet L. (released 11/2013, © 2014). Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender inmates. In C. Marcum & T. Castle (Eds.), Sex in Prison: Myths and Realities (pp. 87-111). Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner.
Blackburn, Ashley G., Fowler, Shannon K., Mullings, Janet L., & Marquart, James W. (2011). Too close for comfort: Exploring gender differences in inmate attitudes toward homosexuality in prison. American Journal of Criminal Justice, 36(1), 58-72. doi: 10.1007/s12103-010-9099-6
Fowler, Shannon K., Blackburn, Ashley G., Marquart, James W., & Mullings, Janet L. (2010). Inmates' cultural beliefs about sexual violence and their relationship to definitions of sexual assault. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 49, 180-199. doi: 10.1080/10509671003666578