Ph.D. - Criminology
Florida State University - 1999
Professional Preparation
M.S. - Criminology
Florida State University - 1995
Florida State University - 1995
B.A. - Psychology
University of Texas at Austin - 1991
University of Texas at Austin - 1991
Research Areas
Research Interests
- Identity Theft
- Gender Inequality and Violence
- Criminal Justice Policy
- Corrections
Publications
Skaggs, Sheryl and Lynne M. Vieraitis. “Flying the Not-So-Friendly Skies: Airline Passenger Misconduct, 1999-2020.” Deviant Behavior, 44 (12): 1792-1805. 2023 - Publication
Yim, Ha-Neul, Jaeyong Choi, and Lynne M. Vieraitis. “Testing the Effects of Deterrence Communications on Illegal Marijuana Dealing: An Experimental Study.” Crime & Delinquency, 70 (4). 2022 - Publication
Copes, Heith and Lynne M. Vieraitis. Identity Thieves: Motives and Methods. Northeastern University Press. 2012 - Publication
Vieraitis, Lynne M., Sarah Britto, and Robert G. Morris. Assessing the Impact of Changes in Gender Equality on Female Homicide Victimization: 1980-2000. Crime & Delinquency, 0011128711420100, first published on November 8, 2011. 2011 - Publication
Vieraitis, Lynne M., Kovandzic, Tomislav V. & Marvell, Thomas B. 2007. The Criminogenic Effects of Imprisonment: Evidence from State Panel Data, 1974-2002. Criminology & Public Policy 6:589-622. 2007 - Publication
Kovandzic, Tomislav V., Sloan, John J. III, & Vieraitis, Lynne M. 2003. Unintended Consequences of Politically Popular Sentencing Policy: The Homicide Promoting Effects of Three Strikes in US Cities (1980-1999). Criminology & Public Policy 1(3):399-424. 2003 - Publication
Vieraitis, Lynne M. & Williams, Marian R. 2002. Assessing the Impact of Gender Inequality on Female Homicide Victimization Across US Cities: A Racially Disaggregated Analysis. Violence Against Women 8(1): 35-63. 2002 - Publication
Appointments
Professor
University of Texas at Dallas [2017–Present]
University of Texas at Dallas [2017–Present]