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Frances Bernat

Faculty Profile: Frances Bernat, J.D, Ph.D

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Frances Bernat, J.D, Ph.D

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Associate Professor
State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A
State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D
Washington State University, Ph.D

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

   

Office: UCENT 637

Phone: 602-496-2362

Email: FRANCES.BERNAT@asu.edu

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Vita

 

Dr. Bernat's research has been focused on the criminal law, its policy and application. This scholarship has been largely directed at understanding essential questions that pertain to our constitutional form of government and crime. Dr. Bernat's recent research includes the study of crime and the fear of crime among elder populations, the nature and extent of crime committed by youth, the degree to which social service programs can reduce recidivism among youthful offenders. In 1998 Dr. Bernat received the following awards: Arizona State Governor's Spirit of Excellence Award; a semi-finalist award for Innovations in American Government from the Ford Foundation and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; the ASU President's Medal for Team Excellence and the 2005-2006 Faculty Achievement Award from ASU.

Courses taught:

  • CRJ 430 Correctional Law
  • CRJ 461 Domestic Violence
  • CRJ 305 Women/Crime/Justice
  • CRJ 360 Substantive Criminal Law
  • CRJ 330 The Correctional Function
  • CRJ 320 The Adjudication Function
  • CRJ 301 Introduction to Administration of Justice

Research Interests:

  • Dr. Bernat's research has been focused on the criminal law, its policy and application. This scholarship has been largely directed at understanding essential questions which pertain to our constitutional form of government and crime. Dr. Bernat's recent research includes the study of crime and the fear of crime among elder populations, the nature and extent of crime committed by youth, the degree to which social service programs can reduce recidivism among youthful offenders.

Recent Publications:

  • Bernat, F.P. (forthcoming 2006). Preventive Detention. David S. Clark (ed.), Encyclopedia of Law and Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
  • Bernat, F.P. (forthcoming 2006). Women and the Law. David S. Clark (ed.), Encyclopedia of Law and Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
  • Bernat, F.P. (forthcoming 2006). Gangs. David S. Clark (ed.), Encyclopedia of Law and Society. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications

Achievements and Pursuits

Faculty Achievement Award 2005-2006, Service. Arizona State University. 2006

Professional Affiliations

  • American Criminological Association, 1992-present
  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 1983-present

Specializations

  • Correctional Law
  • Domestic Violence
  • Criminal Law And Procedure
  • Violent crime and victimization
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