Scott Decker

Faculty Profile: Scott H. Decker, Ph.D

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Office: UCENT 607
Phone: 602-496-2333
Email: Scott.Decker@asu.edu

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Director and Foundation Professor
DePauw University, B.A
Florida State University, M.A
Florida State University, Ph.D

ASU at the Downtown Campus
Criminology and Criminal Justice
411 N. Central Ave. Ste.600
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Scott H. Decker is the foundation professor and director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University at the Downtown Campus. He earned his Ph.D. in Criminology from Florida State University. His research interests include criminal justice policy, gangs, violence, and juvenile justice. His most recent book, Criminology and Public Policy: Putting Theory to Work, was published in 2010. The American Society of Criminology awarded Decker the title of "Fellow" in 2012 for his scholarly contribution to the intellectual life of the discipline and his substantial role in the career development of other criminologists.

Courses taught:

• CRJ 494 Gangs
• CRJ 532 Criminiological Theory
• CRJ 531 Seminar in Criminal Justice

Research Interests:

• Criminal Justice Policy

Recent Publications:

• Scott H. Decker and Hugh D. Barlow. 2010. Criminology and Public Policy: Putting Theory to Work. Philadelphia: Temple University Press.
  

• Scott H. Decker and Margaret Chapman Townsend. 2008. Lessons from the Inside: Drug Smugglers on Drug Smuggling. Philadelphia: Temple University Press. Selected as a CHOICE, Outstanding Academic Title of the Year, 2008.
  

• Josine Junger-Tas and Scott H. Decker 2006. The International Handbook of Juvenile Justice. New York, Dordrecht: Springer-Verlag.

In the News: Video

• Beto Lecture: Walter Miller and the Lost Gang Project
• What we know about gangs and gang membership
• A conversation with Phoenix Police Chief Daniel Garcia
• CBS Evening News: Violent gangs impact college sports
• Burglars on the Job
  

Achievements and Pursuits

• Fellow, American Society of Criminology, 2012
• Fellow, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2007

Professional Affiliations

• American Society of Criminology
• Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

Specializations

• Gangs
• Youth Crime
• Strategic Problem Solving