LESLIE-DAWN QUICK

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EDUCATION
Ph.D., Criminology and Criminal Justice 2017
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Dissertation: “The United States Benefit Deficit for Veterans”
Chair: Dr. Ruth Triplett

Master of Science, Criminal Justice 2012

Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
Thesis: “Racism, Crime and Collective Efficacy: The Role of Local News
in Community Development”
Chair: Dr. Melissa Barlow

Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication, History 2006

Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor August 2018 – Present
Marshall University
Courses Taught
Intro to Criminal Justice; Drugs and Crime; Introduction to Corrections;
Crime and Pop Culture; Victims of Crime; Graduate Research Methods;

Assistant Professor August 2017 – May 2018

Washburn University
Courses Taught
Crime and Justice in America; Juvenile Justice; Intro to Law Enforcement;
Introduction to Corrections

Adjunct Instructor May 2016 – July 2017

Old Dominion University
Full time adjunct instructor, 4/4 course load
Courses Taught
Introduction to Criminology; Crime, Society and the Media;
Victimology; Introduction to Social Research
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Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructor August 2012 – May 2016

Old Dominion University
Courses Taught
Introduction to Criminology; Social Problems; Crime, Society and the Media;
Victimology;

Service Learning Coordinator 2011 – May 2012

Center for Community Justice & Service Learning,
Fayetteville State University
Provided support for implementation of public forums and events,
updated databases, created publications, managed committees

Graduate Assistant, Department of Criminal Justice August 2010 – May 2011

Fayetteville State University
Created IRBs for research, updated and deployed student
assessment surveys, proctored exams, graded tests, and
completed research.

AREAS OF INTEREST
Critical Criminology, Victimology, Criminological Theory, Inequality,
State and Corporate Crime, Women and Crime, Media and Crime

PUBLICATIONS
White, G., & Quick, L.-D. (2018). Animal Cruelty, Domestic Violence
and Social Disorganization in a Suburban Setting. Deviant Behavior. 2018

MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW

Young, S.T., & Quick, L.-D. (2019). Neoliberal Securitization and the
Creation of the University Fortress. (Critical Criminology). 2019

MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS
No Access: Exploring Barriers to Intimate Partner Violence Shelter
Accessibility 2019
Cryptokitties: A ‘Tail’ of Cryptocurrency, Unregulated Gambling and
Late Capitalism 2019
State Crime and the Department of Veterans Affairs 2018
Media and the Whistleblowers who exposed the Department of
Veterans Affairs Wrongdoing 2017
Racism in Media Coverage of Sports Stars 2016
Exploring changes in religiosity over the life course 2014
Exploring Themes of Violence in Popular Music Genres 2013
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TECHNICAL REPORTS
Division on Women and Crime Report on Membership 2016

PRESENTATIONS
Critical Teaching in an Era of "Fake News"
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
San Francisco, CA 2019

No Access: Exploring Barriers to Intimate Partner Violence Shelter

Accessibility
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
San Francisco, CA 2019

Neoliberal Securitization of the University

Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
Baltimore, MD 2019

So, You Got Hired! Now What?

Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
Baltimore, MD 2019

Moderator for The Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Panel

Marshall University, Huntington, WV 2019

Teaching Social Justice in “Trump Country”

Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
Atlanta, GA 2018

CryptoKitties, Cryptocurrency and Unregulated Capitalism

Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
Atlanta, GA 2018

So, You Got Hired! Now What?

Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
New Orleans, LA 2018

The New Professor Dilemma: Beyond Teaching, Scholarship & Service

Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
New Orleans, LA 2018
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Criminogenic Outcomes for Veterans: The Failures of the

Department of Veterans Affairs
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
Philadelphia, PA 2017

Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence

Critical Intersections of Crime and Social Justice Conference,
Norfolk, VA 2017

Inadequate Care for US Veterans

Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
Denver, CO 2016

The Case of the United States

Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
Washington D.C. 2015

Religiosity and Crime

Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
San Francisco, CA 2014

Victimization of Soldiers through Inadequate Care: The Case of the

United States, 30th Annual Dubrovnik Victimology Course,
Dubrovnik, Croatia 2014

Stand Your Ground: A Media Content Analysis

Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology.
Atlanta, GA 2013

Exploring Themes of Violence in Popular Media Genres

Annual Meeting of the Southern Criminal Justice Association,
Virginia Beach, VA 2013

Racism, Crime and Collective Efficacy: The Role of Local News in

Community Development Thesis Presentation
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
Chicago, IL 2012
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Racism, Crime and Collective Efficacy,

Student Research Conference,
Fayetteville, NC 2012

“Mass Incarceration: A Critical Review”

The Minorities and Women Section,
Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
New York, NY 2012

“Racism, Crime and Collective Efficacy: The Role of Local News in

Community Development”
Annual Meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences,
New York, NY 2012

“The Murchison Road Corridor: A Media Representation”

Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology,
Washington D.C. 2011

AWARDS AND GRANTS

Curriculum Development Grant, Washburn University 2017
Second, Elliott Currie Paper Competition, Old Dominion University 2013
Esther Madriz Student Travel Award, ACJS 2011-2012
Certificate of Appreciation, in recognition the completion of the
Community Needs Assessment for ASPIRE Self-Sufficient Program,
A division of Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc. Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
The George and Lillian Miller Award for Greatest Academic Potential,
Methodist University April 2006
West Fayetteville Rotary Club Scholarship, Methodist University October 2005-Dec 2005
Belk-Hensdale Scholarship for Academic Merit, Methodist University August 2002 – May 2003

MEMBERSHIPS
West Virginia Criminal Justice Educators’ Association 2018—Present
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences 2011– Present
The American Society of Criminology 2011 – Present
Division on Women and Crime 2011 – Present
National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice,
Fayetteville State University 2011 – March 2012
Alpha Phi Sigma, Criminal Justice Honor Society,
Fayetteville State University January 2011
Alpha Chi Honor Society, Methodist University August 2005
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SERVICE TO DEPARTMENT AND UNIVERSITY

Assisted Organizing West Virginia Criminal Justice Educators’
Association Annual Conference 2019
Assisted Overseeing of Student Organization, American Criminal
Justice Assoc. Lambda Alpha Epsilon, Marshall University 2018—2019
Search Committee for Dean of College of Arts and Letters, 2016—2017
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Organizer, Critical Intersections of Crime & Social Justice Conference 2016– 2017
Created & Maintained Conference Website
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Treasurer, Graduate Student Organization of Criminology & Sociology 2013 – 2016

SERVICE TO ACADEMIA
WVCJEA Faculty Board Member 2018– 2019
Division on Woman and Crime, Graduate Student Representative 2015– 2017
Division on Woman and Crime, Outreach Committee 2015– 2017
Division on Woman and Crime, American Society of Criminology 2011– Present
Reviewer, Journal of Qualitative Criminal Justice and Criminology 2015
Editorial Reviewer, Social Problems: An Introduction to Critical 2014
Constructionism, 5th Edition

SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
Assisted with The Advantages of a High School Diploma forum March 2012 – May 2012
Coordinator for Student Committees, MLK Day Challenge 2012 Fall 2011 – Spring 2012
Assistant for Re-Entry Roundtable,
Center for Community Justice & Service Learning November 2011
Research Assistant, Center for Community Justice & Service
Learning & Department of Criminal Justice,
ASPIRE Self-Sufficient Program Needs Assessment Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
Cumberland County Action Program

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ACJS Sage Professional Development Teaching Workshop 2019
Quality Matters Certificate 2018
Safe Space Training, Marshall University 2018
iPED Conference, Marshall University 2018
Community Based Learning Training, Marshall University 2018
Certificate of Teaching and Learning, Washburn University 2017
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Teaching Matters: Strategies for Active Learning Workshop 2017

Teaching Circle: Exploring Race in Predominately White Classrooms 2017
Quality Online Course Initiative – Design 2017
Washburn Ally Training 2017
Old Dominion University Safe Space Training 2016

REFERENCES
Dr. Ruth Triplett
Professor, Sociology & Criminal Justice
E-mail: rtriplet@odu.edu
Phone: (757) 683-3804

Dr. Randy Myers

Associate Professor, Social Work & Criminal Justice
E-mail: rrmyers@uw.edu
Phone: (714) 743-0987

Dr. Randy Gainey

Professor, Sociology & Criminal Justice
E-mail: rgainey@odu.edu
Phone: (757) 683-4794