Dr. Thomas Johnson joined the Criminal Justice Department as an Associate Professor n August 2011. He received his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees from Michigan State University and his Doctorate in Criminology from the University of California, Berkeley. He teaches CRMJ 235 Police and Society, CRMJ 345 White Collar Crime, and CRMJ 387 Terrorism and Security.

Ms. Louis Loud has been teaching for the Criminal Justice Department since 1997. Ms. Loud retired after thirty years of service to the 19th Judicial Circuit in Lake County, Illinois. She has practical experience in corrections, probation, therapeutic intervention and court administration. She teaches CRMJ 101, Introduction to Criminal Justice, CRMJ 234 Juvenile Delinquency/Juvenile Justice, CRMJ 305 Family Violence, and CRMJ 368 Victimology. She received her M.S. in education from Northern Illinois University and completed graduate work at The Family Institute of Chicago and Northwestern University. Since Spring 2008, Ms. Loud has been the CRMJ Internship Coordinator.

Dr. Matthew Makarios joined the Criminal Justice Department as an Assistant Professor in August 2009. He completed his bachelor's degree in criminology at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and his master's degree in criminal justice at Washington State University. Dr. Makarios obtained his Ph.D. in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati, where he specialized in criminological theory and corrections. He currently teaches Introduction to Criminal Justice and Correctional Intervention. His recent research includes examining the impact of childhood abuse on female criminal behavior, evaluating the impact of adolescent delinquency on social development, and the development of a risk assessment system for offenders in the State of Ohio. He currently teaches CRMJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice, CRMJ 361 Correctional Intervention and CRMJ 362 Community Corrections.

Dr. Dennis Rome, Interim Associate Provost and Professor of Criminal Justice is a Fulbright Scholar and a Carnegie National Scholar. Professor Rome also serves as director of the Honors Program for the American Sociological Association. In addition, he was appointed by State Senator Alan Lasee and Representative Steve Wickert to serve as a Public Member of the Special Committee on Expunction of Criminal Records. Professor Rome earned his Bachelor's degree from Bradley University, a master's degree from Howard University, and a PhD from Washington State University. His areas of interest include criminology, race relations, and mass media. He is the author of Black Demons: The Media's Depiction of the African American Male Criminal Stereotype , and has authored several research articles and book chapters. Since joining the department, Professor Rome has developed two new courses: CRMJ 372 Violence and CRMJ 374 Crime & Human Rights, in addition, he teaches CRMJ 233 Criminology, CRMJ 200 Criminal Justice Research Methods, and CRMJ 365 Race, Crime, Law.

Dr. Susan R. Takata, Department Chair and Professor of Criminal Justice was awarded the National Academic Advising Association Outstanding Advising Certificate of Merit for Faculty Academic Advising in 2006. She teaches: CRMJ 365 Race, Crime, Law, CRMJ 352 Law and Social Change, CRMJ 359 Law and Society , CRMJ 385 Media, Crime and Criminal Justice , and CRMJ 353 Criminal Justice/Social Justice. Her latest course preparation is , The Criminal Justice Profession." Professor Takata received her B.A. degree from the California State University, Dominguez Hills and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. She has been teaching at UWP since Fall 1984.

Dr. Guadalupe Vidales joined our department as an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in August 2007. Dr. Vidales teaches CRMJ 200 Criminal Justice Research Methods, CRMJ 388 Comparative and International Criminal Justice Systems, CRMJ 367 Latino/as and the Law, and CRMJ 388 Media, Crime, Criminal Justice. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine. The title of her dissertation was "A Comparative Trans-National Ecological Study of Latina Domestic Violence: Barriers to Seeking Services in Mexico and the United States.

Mr. Thomas Boyd has been teaching at UW-Parkside since 1993 in the Business Department, but joined the Criminal Justice Department in September 2010. He teaches CRMJ 365 Race, Crime, Law, CRMJ 372 Violence and CRMJ 374 Crime and Human Rights. He is a licensed attorney in Illinois, Wisconsin and Federal Courts. He graduated with a J.D. from John Marshall Law School in 1982. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Illinois State University in 1976. He is also an instructor at ITT - Paralegal Studies and Constitutional Law.

Mr. Gary Eckstein teaches several courses for our department: CRMJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice, CRMJ 233 Criminology, CRMJ 234 Juvenile Delinquency, and CRMJ 387 Terrorism and Security. Mr. Eckstein is a UWP alumnus having received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Masters degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Corrections/Criminology from Marquette University. He has worked as a Counselor/Clinical Specialist with the Sojourner Truth House, Taylor's Children Home, Community Care Resources and the Professional Services Group. Mr. Eckstein is currently the Vocational Outreach Director/Manager for the Kenosha Achievement Center.

Mr. Avery Gould teaches CRMJ 362 Community Corrections, CRMJ 363 Corrections and CRMJ 325 Restorative Justice. Mr. Gould received his MSW from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in 1976. Since 1994, he has been a Corrections Field Supervisor with the Division of Community Corrections. He is currently supervising a Probation and Parole Unit in Waukesha. A criminal justice practitioner, Mr. Gould seeks to integrate practical alternatives to corrections into today's changing correctional environment and policy.

Mr. Michael Graveley taught a new special topics course called "Homicides" during Spring 2011. He has also taught a special topics course called "The Jury Trial." In addition, he teaches CRMJ 316 Criminal Procedure, and CRMJ 380 Criminal Law. Mr. Graveley attended the University of California, Berkeley and UW Madison Law School. He has personally prosecuted over 200 jury trials including about a dozen homicides. He is currently an Assistant District Attorney in Kenosha County.

Mr. Daryl Kastenson has been teaching for the Criminal Justice Department since 1997. Currently he teaches CRMJ 375 Criminal Court Process, CRMJ 380 Criminal Law, and CRMJ 316 Criminal Procedure. Mr. Kastenson received his Juris Doctorate from Marquette Law School in 1978. He is an Assistant State Public Defender in Milwaukee. In addition, Mr. Kastenson is a 1975 graduate of UWP.

Dr. Peggy Kendrigan, received her Ph.D. in urban education/criminal justice from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in 1984. In July, Dr. Kendrigan was appointed to the Wisconsin Crime Victims Council. Currently, Dr. Kendrigan is the Assistant Regional Chief of the Division of Community Corrections in Southeastern Wisconsin. She teaches CRMJ 363 Corrections, CRMJ 366 Women, Crime, Criminal Justice, and her latest course preparation was a special topics course on Sex Offenders. In the past, she was the superintendent of Abode Correctional in Milwaukee. Dr. Kendrigan is the recipient of the American Probation and Parole Association's Joe Kegans Award for Victim Services in Probation and Parole. "The national award is presented annually to an individual in community corrections in providing exemplary services to victims of crime."

Mr. Scott Lewis joins our department as an adjunct instructor. He recently retired from the Racine City Attorney's Office where he was a full-time in-house attorney for the Racine Police Department and a former public defender. Mr. Lewis has a M.S. degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland. He teaches CRMJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice, CRMJ 233 Criminology, CRMJ 316 Criminal Procedure, and CRMJ 380 Criminal Law.

Mr. Jeffrey Pavletic, received his B.A. in Economics and his Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. He is the First Assistant State's Attorney with the Lake County (Illinois) State's Attorney's Office. He has prosecuted approximately 175 jury trials with a concentration in homicide and violent cases. Additionally, Mr. Pavletic previously served as Special Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C. (in the impeachment of President Clinton). Mr. Pavletic teaches CRMJ 380 Criminal Law and CRMJ 364 Capital Punishment.

Mr. Dennis Schultz is one of our newest adjunct instructors teaching CRMJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice and CRMJ 234 Juvenile Delinquency. Mr. Schultz has many years of experience in the Human Services profession, most recently as the Director of the Kenosha County Human Services. He started his career as a Juvenile Probation Officer; later became a Chief Juvenile Intake Worker, director of a group home for delinquent youth followed by his appointment as a Court Service Supervisor for Kenosha County. Mr. Schultz received his B.A. degree in Sociology and a M.S. in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater.

Ms. Julie Stark returns to UWP after receiving her Master's degree in Public Administration in 1991. Ms. Stark teaches CRMJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice, CRMJ 363 Corrections and CRMJ 371 The Criminal Mind as an adjunct instructor. Since 1992, she has been a field supervisor with the Division of Community Corrections in Racine.

Mr. Martin Walker is one of Chicago's rising attorneys. He is the founder of the Walker Law Firm LLC. He has trial experience in both Lake and Cook Counties. Mr Walker is a public speaker specializing in the impact of education n our youth, how a criminal record can affect one's life, and knowing your civil rights. He received his B.A. degree from Morehouse College and his M.A. from DePaul University. He graduated cum laude with his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law. He teaches CRMJ 365 Race, Crime, Law.

Ms. Connie Minton joined the Criminal Justice Department in January 2011, as the Academic Department Associate. She came from the Department of Corrections where she worked with the Earned Release Review Committee. She has been a State of Wisconsin employee since 1984, starting at DHS. Connie transferred employment to UW-Milwaukee in 1988 and attended MATC for Supervisory Management.