Scott Decker

Faculty Profile: Scott H. Decker, Ph.D

Scott H. Decker, Ph.D Criminology and Criminal Justice Director and 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

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

Scott H. Decker is Professor and Director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University at the Downtown Campus. He earned the Ph.D. in Criminology from Florida State University. His research interests include criminal justice policy, gangs, violence, and juvenile justice. His most recent book, International Handbook of Juvenile Justice will be published by Spring in September, 2006.

Courses taught:

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

Research Interests:

• Criminal Justice Policy

Recent Publications:

• Josine Junger-Tas and Scott H. Decker 2006 The International Handbook of Juvenile Justice. New York, Dordrecht: Springer-Verlag.
• Scott H. Decker and Frank Weerman (Editors) 2005 European Street Gangs and Troublesome Youth Groups. San Francisco, CA: Alta Mira. Recipient of the American Society of Criminology, Division of International Criminology, Distinguished Book Award. 2006.
• Scott H. Decker 2002 Policing Gangs and Youth Violence. (Editor) Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Achievements and Pursuits

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