Arthur Vasquez

Doctor of Philosophy - Public Administration and Public Policy
University of Texas at Arlington - 2022

Master of Science - Criminology
University of Texas at Dallas - 2016

Master of Education - Counseling
University of North Texas - 2011

Master of Public Administration - Non-Profit Management
University of Texas at Arlington - 2009

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies-Youth Programs
University of Texas at Arlington - 2007

Geibler, R., Wu, J., Vasquez, A., & Krajewski, A. (2025). If the Cops Won’t, Maybe a Gang Will: How Self-Help Explains Procedural Justice as a Predictor of Gang Membership. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 52(9), 1423-1441.  2025 - publications

Vasquez, A., & Rodriguez, A. (2023). Ethical Dilemmas in Qualitative Research With Robbers in the Context of Social Media. Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, 17(3), 221-236. 2023 - publications

Vasquez, A. G., & Rodriguez, A. (2022). Strategies for Gaining Access to Robbers: The Importance of Identity, Rapport, and Commitment Acts. American Journal of Qualitative Research, 6(3), 168-188.  2022 - publications

Vasquez, A. G., Barbieri, N., & Rodriguez, J. J. (2022). Do Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Strategies Deter Taggers? Voices from the Street. Journal of Qualitative Criminal Justice & Criminology, 11(4), 447-478.  

2022 - publications

Webb, P., Rodriguez, J. J., & Vasquez, A. (2021). Stigmatization and Stops: Power Threat Theory and Traffic Stop Statistics in North Carolina. SSRN (Social Science Research Network): Elsevier. 

2021 - publications

Vasquez, A. G., Rodriguez, A., Suh, J., & Martinez-Cosio, M. (2020). Appointment Robbery: Do Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Strategies Work? Voices from the Street.  American Journal of Qualitative Research, 4(1), 17-38.  2020 - publications

DeShay, R., Vasquez, A., & Vieraitis, L. (2020). “You Gotta Have A Plan So You Won’t Get Caught”: Managing The Risks of Street Tagging. Deviant Behavior, 41, 1-18.  2020 - publications

Rodriguez, J.J., Rodriguez, F.A., Dorsett, V., & Vasquez, A. (2019). U.S. Ethical Issues and Consideration as They Relate to Immigration. In D. A. Elvey & K. M. Elvey (Eds.). Society, Ethics, & the Law: A Text/Reader. Jones & Bartlett. 

2019 - Book Chapter

Assistant Professor
University of Texas at Dallas [2025–Present]

Assistant Professor of Instruction - Criminology and Sociology
University of Texas at Dallas [2023–2025]

Visiting Assistant Professor - Criminology
University of Texas at Dallas [2022–2023]

Senior Lecturer - Criminal Justice
University of Texas at Arlington [2014–2018]

SACS Assessment Coordinator
University of Texas at Dallas [2011–2014]

Teaching Assistant
University of Texas at Dallas [2011–2014]

Volunteer Now: An Evaluation of the Volunteer Now Community Restitution Program

Evaluated the effectiveness of the Community Service Restitution (CSR) program to ensure that quality customer service is being delivered to businesses, residents, and visitors in accordance with the non-profit’s mission statement as well as its effects on recidivism.

The Counseling Place: Program Evaluation – Juvenile First Time Offender Program

Evaluated services provided through the Juvenile First Time Offender program to examine its effect on recidivism and the effects on changing youth behavior.

City of Arlington, Texas: Gang Assessment and Evaluation of Program Needs.

Conducted field research to document an accurate number and types of gang organizations in order to provide recommendations to adopt a comprehensive gang model to combat the proliferation of gangs in Arlington, TX.    (Qualitative Methods)

City of Arlington - Town North: Issues, Assets and Opportunities: A Survey of the Town North Neighborhood.

A survey of residents to gain a greater understanding of the neighborhood’s residents and their needs. Results indicated residents were most concerned with issues related to crime, employment, education, public disturbances, and traffic. (Mixed Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative)

City of Kennedale: Customer Satisfaction Assessment - Fire Department.

Examined services provided by the City of Kennedale’s Fire Department, ensuring that quality customer service is being delivered to businesses, residents, and visitors in accordance with the city’s mission statement. (Mixed methods: Qualitative & Quantitative)

Vasquez, A., & Mcchriston, M. (2025). Crisis Prevention & Intervention using Therapeutic Strategies with Gangs. Texas Woman’s University – Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program

Vasquez, A., & Mcchriston, M. (2025). Staying out of Trouble. Arlington Independent School District – Goodman Elementary

Vasquez, A. (2024).“Intersection takeovers: What’s the big deal? We ain’t hurting anyone”. American Society of Criminology, Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Vasquez, A. (2024). “Are you still tagging? A longitudinal qualitative examination of street taggers’ use of neutralization techniques” Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

Vasquez, A. (2024). Using Counseling Techniques with criminal justice involved youth. Tarrant County Advocate Program

Faculty Advisor - True Crime Association

True Crime Association (TCA) is a new student organization that is open to all UT Dallas students who enjoy True Crime. 
 

National Gang Specialist

National Gang Crime Research Center, Chicago, Illinois. 

National Graffiti Identification and Analysis Specialist

National Gang Crime Research Center, Chicago, Illinois. 

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Gang Specialist

Presented by OJJDP at the National Youth Gang Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia. 

Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14.

Trained Facilitator through Rainbow Days & the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Dallas, Texas

Life Skills - Botvins Elementary School.

Trained Facilitator through Rainbow Days & the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Dallas, Texas

Alternatives to Violence: Conflict Resolution

Trained Facilitator through the YMCA of Dallas & the Dallas Peace Center, Dallas, Texas. 

Kids Connection - Curriculum Based Support Group.

Trained Facilitator through Rainbow Days & the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Dallas, Texas

Youth Connection - Curriculum Based Support Group.

Trained Facilitator through Rainbow Days & the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Dallas, Texas

American Society of Criminology

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

American Society for Public Administration

Academy of Criminal Justice Science - Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Texas Counseling Association

Dissertation Fellowship - CAPPA Department.

$8,000 - University of Texas at Arlington []

Transnationalism: Law Enforcement Perceptions of Gang Activity on the Texas/Mexico Border.

$10,000 - University of Texas at Arlington - Liberal Arts Department. []

Short-Term Pre-Vocational Educational Intensive Services

$105, 934.20 - Workforce Investment Act from the Texas Workforce Commission & the U.S. Department of Labor. []

Short-Term Pre-Vocational Educational Intensive Services

$105,934.20 - Workforce Investment Act from the Texas Workforce Commission & the U.S. Department of Labor. []

Short-Term Pre-Vocational/Educational Intensive Services.

$102,330.45 - Funded through the Workforce Investment Act from the Texas Workforce Commission & the U.S. Department of Labor. []