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University of Wyoming

 

  

 

  Adrienne Freng
  Associate Professor
  Department of Criminal Justice
  University of Wyoming
  College of Arts & Sciences, 225
  1000 E. University, Dept. 3197
  Laramie, WY 82071
  307-766-2307
  afreng@uwyo.edu

 

 

Academic Positions

University of Wyoming, Department of Criminal Justice, Associate Professor.
Classes Taught   

  • Research Methods

  • Criminology

  • Gangs

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Department of Sociology, Instructor.
Classes Taught    

  • Introduction to Sociology

  • Sociology of Crime

  • Drugs and Society

  • Race and Ethnic Relations
                             

Educational Background

  • Ph.D., 2001, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Sociology.

  • M.A., 1997, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Sociology.

  • B.A., 1995, Black Hills State University, Sociology & Psychology.

 Research and Teaching Interests

  • Criminology and Juvenile Delinquency

  • Race and Crime

  • American Indian Issues

  • Research Methods
     

Research Experience

My research experience has included several research projects.  I have been involved in several evaluations of National Evaluation of the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program (G.R.E.A.T.).  I have also examined the educational experiences, lethal violence,  and gangs among American Indian populations. As indicated by my research activities, my primary interest is to examine the intersection between race and crime.  This research experience has led to several publications and presentations regarding minority portrayal in media, methodological issues regarding evaluation research, offending for gang and non-gang members, the role of race in gang membership and violence, and American Indian issues.

 

Other Activities

In addition to my teaching and research, I have also served as the Managing Editor for Justice Quarterly, the publication of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.  Currently, I am serving as advisor to Alpha Phi Sigma.  Beyond academia, I have worked as a counselor in a group home for delinquent boys and have served as a probation officer as part of an internship with Lawrence County, South Dakota.