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Lynne Vieraitis

Lynne Vieraitis

Professor of Criminology
 
972-883-6901
GR 2.120
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Professional Preparation

Ph.D. - Criminology
Florida State University - 1999
M.S. - Criminology
Florida State University - 1995
B.A. - Psychology
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]

News Articles

Researchers Explore Causes of Air Passengers' Turbulent Behavior
Study Explores How Women Handle Stigma of Staying with Imprisoned Men
Study Explores How Women Handle Stigma of Staying with Imprisoned Men