David E. Carter, PhD

Professor, Department Chair

Education:

• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, OH, 2012
  Dissertation: Early Life Influences of Behavior: A Systematic Review
• M.A. Criminology & Criminal Justice, East Tennessee State University, 2001
  Thesis: The Impact of Military Service in Vietnam on Offending and Drug-Use across the Life-Course.
• B.A. Criminology & Criminal Justice, East Tennessee State University, 2000

Experience:

• Joined the SOU Criminology Department in 2008
• Research Associate, Talbert House, Cincinnati, OH (2005-2008)
• Adjunct Teacher, University of Cincinnati (2001-2007)
• Administrator for Masters Program in Addiction Studies, UC (2001-2005)

Teaching Areas:

• Corrections
• Life-Course / Developmental Criminology
• Crime Control Theories and Policies
• Statistics / Research Design and Methods
• Drugs and Crime

Recent Research Interests:

• Program Evaluation
• Policy impacts on Correctional Systems

Recent Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

• Sperber, K., Lowenkamp, C., Carter, D. E., and Allman, R. (2010). A sheep in wolf’s clothing or a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Sex offender registration and the role of science. Criminal Justice Policy Review. 1/10.
• Wright, J. P., Carter, D. E., and Cullen, F. T. (2005). A life-course analysis of military service in Vietnam. Journal of Crime and Delinquency. February 2005. Vol. 42, No.1: 55-83.
• Farrell, G., and Carter, D. E. (2003). Is the drug war over?: The declining proportion of drug-offense inmates in U.S. Prisons. Corrections Compendium, Vol. 28, No. 2.

Other Publications:

• Carter, David E., Paula Smith, and Hannah Phillips. (2006). “Evidence-Based Correctional Program Checklist, Residential Treatment Center at The Villa.” Greeley, CO.
• Carter, David E., Paula Smith, and Hannah Phillips. (2006). “Evidence-Based Correctional Program Checklist, the Restitution Center at The Villa.” Greeley, CO.
• Latessa, Edward J., and David E. Carter. (2005). “Correctional Program Assessment Inventory of the Violence Prevention Program at SCI-Camp Hill.” Camp Hill, PA.
• Latessa, Edward J., and David E. Carter. (2005). “Correctional Program Assessment Inventory of the Violence Prevention Program at SCI-Frackville.” Frackville, PA.
• Wright, John Paul, Carter, David E., and Brenda A. Vose. (2002). “Final Report of FAST (Families and Schools Together).” Brown County, Ohio.
• Carter, David E., and Michelle Inderbitzin (2003). “Walla Walla Washington State Penitentiary.” Research note. Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities Vol. 27.
• Carter, David E. “Biology and Crime.” by David C. Rowe. Book Review for Journal of Crime and Justice. Vol. 25-1.

Professional Organizations, Affiliations, and Activities:

• American Society of Criminology
• Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
• Oregon Association of Criminal Justice Educators
• Western Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences