Criminology: Connecting Theory, Research, and Practice

ida Hass received her PhD from George Washington University in sociology in 1996. Her major areas of interest are in criminological theory, correctional intervention, victim studies, and program analysis. She taught for a number of years as an adjunct faculty at George Washington University, Catholic University, and American University. She was also a full-time assistant professor at Fairmont State College for three years. Aida has also worked for the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Probation/Parole Agency in the Office of Research and Evaluation, conducting program evaluation, policy implementation, and research on correctional practices and victim intervention programs. Aida has been a full-time professor at Missouri State University since the fall of 2006. Her research includes numerous article and book publications focusing on the issues of criminal offending, the overlap in crime and victimization, issues surrounding reentry, prison program evaluation, and restorative justice/victim healing. Aida’s teaching interests are mainly in criminology, victimology, and criminal psychology. She has taught and developed courses at the graduate and undergraduate level in criminological theory and analysis, institutional and community-based corrections, criminal typologies, victimology, and senior seminar in criminology.

hris Moloney, PhD, has held multiple roles in the Higher Education industry, and currently serves as AGB Consulting’s senior director. In that role, he leads the development of external engagement and business development strategies, manages a national portfolio of higher education clients, and is a key voice and creator of AGB Consulting’s digital initiatives, including webinars and Ask the Expert sessions. Dr. Moloney maintains an active presence as a teacher and scholar in higher education, serving as an instructor for multiple institutions, including Colorado State University, where he earned his PhD in sociology. His research agenda sits at the intersection of organizational transformation, innovative leadership, and technology. His work focuses on the digital transformation of public safety agencies and the digital literacy skills and capabilities of public safety industry professionals.