Curriculum Vitae
John J. Sloan, III
(October, 2014)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Justice Sciences
UBOB 210
1201 University Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35294-4562
Tel.
205.975.5701
FAX
205.934.2067
E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION:
1987
Ph.D., Sociology. Purdue University.
Dissertation: Retributive Criminal Justice: An Empirical Analysis of Prosecutorial Charge
Reduction and Judicial Sentencing Decisions. Dissertation Chair: JoAnn L. Miller.
Areas of Specialization: Criminology, Social Psychology, Quantitative Methods
1982
M.S., Criminology & Criminal Justice. Eastern Michigan University.
Thesis: Jurors and Their Verdicts: An Analysis of Juror Decision Making in Circuit Court.
1980
B.S. Criminal Justice. Eastern Michigan University.
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
2014Director. Center for Information Assurance and Joint Forensics Research (CIA|JFR), University
of Alabama at Birmingham.
2011 -
Professor. Department of Justice Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
2011-2014
Co-Founder and Associate Director. Center for Information Assurance and Joint Forensics
Research (CIA|JFR). University of Alabama at Birmingham. http://thecenter.uab.edu
2011 -
Co-Director. Master of Science in Computer Forensics and Security Management (MSCFSM).
Department of Justice Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
2008-2009
Visiting Professor. Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies, University of West
Florida.
2004 -
Chairperson. Department of Justice Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
2003 – 2004
Interim Chairperson. Department of Justice Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
1994 – 2003
Director. Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) Program. Department of Justice Sciences,
University of Alabama at Birmingham.
1994
Visiting Associate Professor. University Honors Program, University of Alabama at
Birmingham.
1993 – 2011
Associate Professor. Department of Justice Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Secondary Appointment: Department of Sociology. (Tenured & Promoted: 8/93).
1990 – 1991
Acting Director, MSCJ Program. Department of Justice Sciences, University of Alabama at
Birmingham.
Adjunct Faculty Member. Department of Criminal Justice, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.
1988 – 1993
John J. Sloan, III
Assistant Professor. Department of Justice Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Secondary Appointment: Department of Sociology.
1987 – 1988
Visiting Assistant Professor. Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Purdue University.
1986 – 1987
Instructor. Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Purdue University.
1985 – 1986
Teaching Assistant. Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Purdue University.
1984 – 1986
Research Assistant. Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Purdue University.
1983 – 1984
Research Assistant. Institute for the Study of Children and Families, Department of Sociology and
Anthropology, Eastern Michigan University.
1980 – 1982
Teaching Assistant. Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Eastern Michigan University.
ADMINISTRATIVE INITIATIVES:
Curricular:
2013-2014
Bachelor of Science in Digital & Computer Forensics (Joint with UAB Department of Computer
and Information Sciences). Currently in process of internal review.
Self-Study, Master of Science in Forensic Science (MSFS). Department of Justice Sciences,
University of Alabama at Birmingham. Completed for FEPAC accreditation process. August November, 2013.
Orientation for New Students, MSCFSM Program. Implemented: Fall, 2013.
Orientation for New Students, MSFS Program. Implemented: Fall, 2013.
2012-2013
Program Review, Master of Science in Forensic Science (MSFS), Department of Justice Sciences,
University of Alabama at Birmingham. June 1, 2013 – August 15, 2013. Evaluation of all aspects
of program including curriculum, adjunct faculty, internships, thesis/non-thesis options, etc.
Area V Articulation Agreement with Jefferson State Community College. Approved: April, 2013.
Implemented: April, 2013.
Ph.D. in Forensic Science and Technology (Joint with UAB Departments of Chemistry, Biology,
and Computer and Information Sciences). NISP Approved: September, 2012. Full
proposal in development.
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies (Joint with UAB Department of Government and Department of
Philosophy). NISP Approved: November, 2012.
2009-2010
Three Degrees in Five Years (Joint with Jefferson State Community College). Approved: Spring,
2010; Implementation: Fall, 2010.
Master of Science in Computer Forensics and Security Management. Joint with Departments of
Computer and Information Science and Management, Information Systems, and Quantitative
Methods. Approved: Fall, 2010. Implementation: Fall, 2011.
2008-2009
Major Field Test in Criminal Justice. Implemented: Fall, 2009.
Redesigned Exit Survey for Criminal Justice Majors. Implemented: Summer, 2009.
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2006-2007
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Minor in Forensic Psychology (Joint with Department of Psychology). Implemented: Spring,
2008.
Online Instructional Initiative for Criminal Justice. Implemented: Fall, 2006.
Revised Requirements for the Criminal Justice Major. Implemented: Fall, 2006.
Legal Affairs Minor (joint with Department of Government and Department of Philosophy).
Implemented: Fall, 2006.
Computer Forensics Certificate Program (“A” and “B” certificates for degree and non-degree
seeking graduate students; joint with Department of Computer and Information Sciences).
Implemented: Fall, 2006.
Other:
2014-2015
Social Justice Lecture Series (in partnership with African American Studies program). Twice
annual lecture dealing with social justice issues. Implemented: Fall, 2014
2013-2014
Department Website upgrade. Complete overhaul and update of department website; inclusion of
social media (Facebook and Twitter) links. Implemented: Fall, 2014.
2012-2013
Facebook Suite, UAB Center for Information Assurance and Joint Forensics Research. Oversaw
design and construction of ~4,500 GSF training/office/collaborative space associated with located
on 4th floor of University Blvd. Office Building (UBOB).
http://blog.al.com/businessnews/2012/10/facebook_credits_uab_with_catc.html
2011-
Birmingham Police Department partnership involving research and evaluation. Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) signed February 8, 2011; Activities begun: May 15, 2011.
2009-2010
Center for Information Assurance and Joint Forensics Research (CIA|JFR) -- University Wide
Interdisciplinary Research Center (UWIRC), University of Alabama at Birmingham. Approved
UA System Board and Implemented: Fall, 2011.
2008-2012
Cybercrime and Computer Forensics Working Group. Collaboration involving faculty members
from Department of Justice Sciences & Department of Computer and Information Sciences.
2008-
Camp CSI Birmingham for High School Students and Science Teachers. Implemented:
Summer, 2008.
2007-2008
Security Engineers, Inc. Sponsored Scholarship ($2K). Fall, 2007 – present.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminars. Approved: Alabama State Bar, August, 2006
2006-2007
Joint Forensic Science Initiative (JFSI). Joint operation with the UAB Departments of
Accounting and Information Systems and Computer and Information Science. Approved: April,
2006.
2005-2006
Department-level Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Criminal Justice Students.
Implemented: Fall, 2005.
2004-
Orientation for Adjunct Faculty Members. Implemented: Fall, 2004.
Orientation for New Criminal Justice Majors. Implemented: Fall, 2004.
2003-2004
2003-2004
Pre-Law Advisory Board. Implemented: Fall, 2003.
Redesigned Assessment Examination for Criminal Justice Majors. Implemented: Fall, 2003.
Exit Survey for Criminal Justice Students. Implemented: Fall, 2003.
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Department-Level Assessment for University-Wide SACS Reaccreditation.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Crime and related issues on college and university campuses
Fear & perceived risk of victimization
Criminal justice policy and evaluation
Specialized police organizations
WORK IN PROGRESS:
Fisher, Bonnie S., Bradford Reyns, and John J. Sloan, III . Introduction to Victimology: Contemporary Theory,
Research, and Practice. New York: Oxford University Press. (approx. 144K words; 14 chapters).
Griffin, O. Hayden, Vanessa H. Woodward, and John J. Sloan III. Money, Politics, and Criminal Justice Policy.
Durham, NC: Carolina University Press (approx.. 80,000 words; 12 chapters).
Prospectus: Criminological theory: Foundations and Evolution (approx.. 100K words, 12 chapters).
GRANTS/CONTRACTS:
2014
National Institute of Standards and Technology/United States Department of Commerce (Forensic Science
Center of Excellence Program) ($20M/5 years). “Probabilistic Models and Standards in Forensic Science:
Development, Education, and Training in a Multi-Site Environment.” James Z. Wang and John J. Sloan III
(Co-Principal Investigators). In preparation (submission date: 12/11/14).
National Science Foundation (STS Program) ($23K/1 year). “Professional Ethics and Digital Forensics:
An Interdisciplinary Conference.” John J. Sloan III, Mark M. Lanier, and Kathryn Seigfried-Spellar (CoPrincipal Investigators). (Grant #SES-­‐1431163).
2012
Center for Information Assurance and Joint Forensics Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham
($10K/1 year). “Perceptions of Trust by Consumers Using Traditional and Mobile Point-of-Sale Devices.”
Nitesh Saxena, David C. Schwebel, and John J. Sloan (Co-Principal Investigators).
2010
United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward J. Byrne Memorial State and
Local Justice Assistance Grant ($500K/1 year). John J. Sloan, III and Anthony Skjellum (Co-Principal
Investigators). “Cybercrime and Security: A Model State Partnership.” (Grant #2010-DD-BX-0603).
2008
United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward J. Byrne Memorial State and
Local Justice Assistance Grant ($447K/three years). John J. Sloan III and Anthony Skjellum (CoPrincipal Investigators). “UAB Anti-Cybercrime Computational Operation.”(Grant #2008-DD-BX-0407).
2007
Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS) ($40K training contract/1 year). John J. Sloan, III
(Principal Investigator). Research Support for ADFS -- Academic 2007-2008.
2006
Office of Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS), COPS Technology Grant. FY 2006 ($987K/3
years). John J. Sloan, III and Anthony Skjellum (Co-Principal Investigators). “Support for UAB
Computer Forensics Laboratories Project.” (Grant #2006-CKWX-0582).
Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS) ($40K training contract/1 year). John J. Sloan, III
(Principal Investigator). Research Support for ADFS--Academic 2006-2007.
2005
Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS) ($40K training contract/1 year). John J. Sloan, III
(Principal Investigator). Research Support for ADFS -- Academic 2005-2006.
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United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS),
Technology Grant, FY 2005 ($147K/1 year). John J. Sloan III (Principal Investigator). “Support for
Forensic Science Education and Training at UAB.” (Grant #2005-CKWX-0349).
United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), COPS
Technology Grant, FY 2004 ($989K/3 years). John J. Sloan, III (Principal Investigator). “Support for
Forensic Science Institute at University of Alabama at Birmingham.” (Grant #2004-CKWX-0363).
Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS) ($40K training contract/1 year). John J. Sloan, III
(Principal Investigator). Research Support for ADFS -- Academic 2004-2005.
Jefferson County Family Court/Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham ($22k contract/1 year).
“Jefferson County Family Court Drug Court Enhancement and Evaluation.”
2002
Alabama District Attorney’s Association, Office of Prosecution Services ($20K contract/1 year). “Victim
Service Officer Certification and Training Program 2002.”
2000
Alabama District Attorneys’ Association, Montgomery, AL. “Victim Service Officer Certification and
Training Program.” ($22K contract/1 year)
1999
Jefferson County Family Court/Alabama Center on Civic Education ($42K contract/2 years). “Jefferson
County Family Court Gun Court Pilot Program.”
City of Birmingham, Birmingham Police Department ($18K contract/1 year). “SARA Training of Middle
School Students.”
1998
City of Birmingham, Birmingham Police Department ($15K contract/1 year). “Community Policing to
Combat Domestic Violence.”
1997
Center for Urban Affairs, University of Alabama at Birmingham ($5K internal grant/1 year). John J.
Sloan, III and Modhava R. Bodapati (Co-Principal Investigators). "The Impact of Crime and Disorders on
Small Business.”
City of Birmingham, Birmingham Police Department ($8K/1 year). “Process Evaluation of the Youth
Firearms Violence Initiative.”
1993
National Institute of Justice ($242K/3 years). Bonnie S. Fisher and John J. Sloan, III (Co-Principal
Investigators). “Understanding Crime Victimization on College Campuses: Implications for Crime
Prevention." (Grant#93-IJ-CX-0049).
1992
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Office of the Vice-President for Administration ($7K internal
grant/1 year). John J. Sloan, III and Bonnie S. Fisher (Co-Principal Investigators). "Crime, Fear, and
Related Issues on the UAB Campus.”
1986
National Institute of Justice Dissertation Fellowship ($16K/1 year). "Retributive Criminal Justice: An
Empirical Analysis of Prosecutorial Charge Reduction and Judicial Sentencing Decisions." JoAnn L.
Miller and John J. Sloan, III (Co-Principal Investigators). (Grant #86-IJ-CX-0020).
BOOKS:
2015
Fisher, Bonnie S., Bradford W. Reyns, and John J. Sloan, III . Introduction to Victimology:
Contemporary Theory, Research, and Practice. Oxford University Press. Forthcoming.
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Griffin, O. Hayden, Vanessa Williams, and John J. Sloan III. Money, Politics and Criminal Justice Policy.
Durham, NC: Carolina University Press. Forthcoming.
2013
Fisher, Bonnie S. and John J. Sloan, III (Eds.), Campus Crime: Legal, Social and Policy Perspectives
(3ed). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
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2011
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Sloan, John J. and Bonnie S. Fisher. The Dark Side of the Ivory Tower: Campus Crime as a Social
Problem. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Reviews: Tewksbury, R. (2013): The Dark Side of the Ivory Tower: Campus Crime as a
Social Problem. Journal of Criminal Justice Education, DOI:10.1080/10511253. 2013.792462
Schreck, C. (2012). The Dark Side of the Ivory Tower: Campus Crime as a Social Problem.
Criminal Justice Review, 37:143.
Vegh, D.T. (2011). The Dark Side of the Ivory Tower: Campus Crime as a Social Problem. Crime,
Law & Social Change, 56:325-327.
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2007
1995
Fisher, Bonnie S. and John J. Sloan, III (Eds.), Campus Crime: Legal, Social and Policy Perspectives
(2ed). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
Fisher, Bonnie S. and John J. Sloan, III (Eds.), Campus Crime: Legal, Social and Policy Perspectives.
Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS: (Bold co-authors are current/former graduate students)
2012
McGrath, Shelly, Suzanne Perumean-Chaney, and John J. Sloan. “Campus Theft: A Case Study Using GIS
and Related Tools.” Forthcoming. Security Journal (4 June 2012) doi:10.1057/sj.2012.24.
Copes, J. Heith, Stephanie Cardwell, and John J. Sloan. “H-index and M-quotient Benchmarks of
Scholarly Impact in Criminology and Criminal Justice: A Preliminary Note.” Journal of
Criminal Justice Education 23(4):441-461.
2008
Sloan, John J. and Scott M. Kieffer. “Overcoming Moral Hurdles: Techniques of Neutralization and White
Collar Crime.” Security Journal 21(2):23-42.
2006
Slingerland, Wade, J. Heith Copes, and John J. Sloan, III. “The Social Construction of Corporate
Criminal Violence Revisited: An Examination of Two Nightclub Tragedies.” Deviant Behavior 27(4):423455.
2004
Sloan, John J., John O. Smykla, and Jeffrey D. Rush. "Do Juvenile Drug Courts Reduce Recidivism?
Outcomes of Drug Court and an Adolescent Substance Abuse Program." American Journal of Criminal
Justice 29(1):22-37.
Kovandzic, Tomislav V., John J. Sloan III, and Lynne M. Vieraitis. "'Striking Out' as Crime Reduction
Policy: The Impact of 'Three Strikes' Laws on Crime Rates in U.S. Cities." Justice Quarterly 21(2):1-24.
Sloan, John J., Madhava R. Bodapati, and Tanya A. Tucker. “Predicting ‘Liars’ Among Self-Reported
Drug Users: Social Desirability and Other Correlates of Dishonesty.” Journal of Drug Issues 34(2):269292.
2003
Paoline, Eugene A. and John J. Sloan “Variability in the Organizational Structure of Contemporary
Campus Law Enforcement Agencies: A National-Level Analysis.” Policing: An International Journal
26(4):612-639.
Fisher, Bonnie S. and John J. Sloan, III. “Unraveling Fear of Victimization Among College Women: Is the
‘Shadow of Sexual Assault Hypothesis’ Supported?” Justice Quarterly 20(3):633-659.
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Sloan, John J. and John O. Smykla. “Juvenile Drug Courts: Understanding the Importance of Dimensional
Variability.” Criminal Justice Policy Review 14(3):339-360.
2002
Kovandzic, Tomislav V., John J. Sloan, III and Lynne M. Vieraitis. “Unintended Consequences of
Politically Popular Sentencing Policy: The Homicide Promoting Effects of ‘Three Strikes’ Laws in U.S.
Cities (1980-1999).” Criminology and Public Policy 1(3):399-424.
Kovandzic, Tomislav V. and John J. Sloan, III. “Police Levels and Crime Rates Revisited: A County-Level
Analysis from Florida (1980-1998).” Journal of Criminal Justice 30(1):65-76.
2000
Sloan, John J., Mark M. Lanier, and Deborah L. Beer. “Policing the Contemporary University Campus:
Challenging Traditional Organizational Models.” Journal of Security Administration 23(1):1-21.
1998
Fisher, Bonnie S., John J. Sloan, Francis T. Cullen, and Chunmeng Lu. “Crime in the Ivory Tower: The
Level and Sources of Student Victimization.” Criminology 36(3):671-710.
Reprinted in D. Schichor & S.G. Tibbetts (Eds.), Victims and Victimization:
Essential Readings, Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland Press, pp. 112- 143.
1997
Sloan, John J., Bonnie S. Fisher, and Francis T. Cullen. "Assessing the Student Right-to-Know and
Campus Security Act of 1990: An Analysis of the Victim Reporting Practices of College and University
Students." Crime and Delinquency 43(2):148-168.
1996
Sloan, John J., Bonnie S. Fisher, and Deborah L. Wilkins. "Reducing Fear and Perceived Risk of
Victimization on Campus: A Panel Study of Faculty Members, Staff, and Students." Journal of
Contemporary Criminal Justice 12(1):81-108.
Lanier, Mark M. and John J. Sloan. "Cynicism, Fear, Communication and Knowledge of AIDS Among
Juvenile Delinquents." Crime and Delinquency 42(2):231- 243.
1995
Fisher, Bonnie S., John J. Sloan, and Francis T. Cullen. “Understanding Crime Victimization Among
College Students.” National Institute of Justice Research-in-Brief. Washington, DC: United States
Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice.
1994
Miller, J.L. and John J. Sloan. "A Study of Criminal Justice Discretion." Journal of Criminal Justice
22(2):46-63.
Sloan, John J. "The Correlates of Campus Crime: An Analysis of Reported Crimes on College and
University Campuses." Journal of Criminal Justice 22(1): 51-61.
1993
Fisher, Bonnie S. and John J. Sloan. "University Responses to the Campus Security Act of 1990: Evaluating
Programs Designed to Reduce Campus Crime." Journal of Security Administration 16(1):67-82.
1992
Sloan, John J. "Campus Crime and Campus Communities: An Analysis of Crimes Known to Campus
Police and Campus Security." Journal of Security Administration 15(2):31-48 (Invited article).
Sloan, John J. "The Modern Campus Police: An Analysis of Their Evolution, Structure and Function."
American Journal of Police 11(2):85-104.
1991
Sloan, John J. "Police Officer Feminist Attitudes and Perceptions of Female Offenders." American Journal
of Police 10(4):105-128.
1990
Sloan, John J. and J.L. Miller. "Just Desserts, the Severity of Punishment, and Judicial Sentencing
Decisions." Criminal Justice Policy Review 4(1):19-38.
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1990
1990
1988
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Sloan, John J. and J.L. Miller. "Repeat Player Police Officers and Prosecutorial Charge Reduction
Decisions: A Case Study." American Journal of Police 9(1):163-168.
Smith, Brent L., John J. Sloan and Richard M. Ward. "Public Support for the Victims’ Rights Movement:
Results of a Statewide Survey." Crime and Delinquency 36(4):488-502.
Stahura, John M. and John J. Sloan. "Urban Stratification of Places, Routine Activities and Suburban
Crime Rates." Social Forces 66(4):1102-1118.
Miller, J.L. and John J. Sloan. "Perceptions of Jury Duty: Overall Impression and Global Satisfaction."
American Journal of Criminal Justice 12(1):24-40.
1987
Sloan, John J. and John M. Stahura. "Crime Rate Stability for 685 Suburbs, 1972-1980." Sociology and
Social Research 70(4):83-85.
REPORTS (Bold co-authors are current/former graduate students):
2012
Sloan, John J. Cybercrime and Security: A Model State Partnership: Final Report (Grant #2010-DD-BX0603). Bureau of Justice Assistance.
2011
Sloan, John J. and Anthony Skjellum. UAB Anti-Cybercrime Computational Operation: Final Report.
Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward J. Byrne Memorial Grant #2006-CKWX-0582.
Sloan, John J., Anthony Skjellum, and Gary Warner. UAB Computer Forensics Research Laboratory:
Success with Congressionally Sponsored Funding. Birmingham, AL: UAB Vice President for Research and
Community Development.
2005
Sloan, John J. Evaluation of the Enhanced Jefferson County Family Court Drug Court. Prepared for
the Jefferson County (AL) Family Court and Jefferson County Commission.
Sloan, John J. and Michael Charbonneau. Evaluation of the Franklin County (AL) Drug Court. Prepared
for the Franklin County (AL) Department of Community Corrections and the Office of Drug Courts,
Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC.
2002
Sloan, John J., John O. Smykla, and Jeffrey T. Rush. Jefferson County Family Court Drug Court
Program: Preliminary Findings and Recommendations. Prepared for the Jefferson County Family Court
and Jefferson County Commission.
2001
Cowin, Janice A. and John J. Sloan, III. Final Report: The Jefferson County Family Court Gun Court
Program: Processes and Impact. Prepared for COSMOS, Inc. and the Office of Juvenile Justice
Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, in fulfillment of Grant #99-JP-FX-0021.
2000
Sloan, John J. III. The Jefferson County Family Court’s Gun Court Program: Impact on Recidivism.
Prepared for the Jefferson County Family Court, COSMOS, Inc., and the Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention in fulfillment of Grant #99-JP-FX-0021 awarded COSMOS, Inc.
Sloan, John J. III. SARA Training of Middle School Students Involved with COPS School-Based
Partnership: Final Report. Prepared for the City of Birmingham in partial fulfillment of COPS grant.
1998
Sloan, John J. III. Community Policing to Combat Domestic Violence: An Evaluation of the
Birmingham Police Department’s Project SAFE: Final report . Prepared for the Office of Community
Oriented Policing (COPS), United States Department of Justice and the City of Birmingham.
1997
Sloan, John J. III and Madhava R. Bodapati. The Impact of Crime on Small Businesses in Birmingham: An
Exploratory Analysis: Final Report. Birmingham, AL: UAB Center for Urban Affairs.
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1997
Sloan, John J. III. Youth Firearms Violence Initiative: A Process Evaluation. Prepared for Abt Associates
and the City of Birmingham Police Department.
1995
Fisher, Bonnie S., John J. Sloan III, and Francis T. Cullen. Understanding Crime Victimization on
College Campuses: Implications for Crime Prevention: Final Report. Washington, DC: United States
Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice. Submitted in completion of Grant #93-IJ-CX-0049.
Sloan, John J., Bonnie S. Fisher and Deborah L. Wilkins. Crime, Fear of Crime and Related Issues on the
UAB Campus: Final Report. Prepared for the Vice President of Administration, University of Alabama at
Birmingham. Submitted in completion of University Research Grant.
1993
Sloan, John J., Bonnie S. Fisher and Deborah L. Wilkins. Crime, Fear of Crime and Related Issues on
the UAB Campus: Interim Report. Prepared for the Vice President of Administration, University of
Alabama at Birmingham.
1992
Sloan, John J. The Status of the UAB Police Department: Morale and Other Issues Among Officers of the
UABPD: Final Report. Prepared for the Vice President of Administration, University of Alabama at
Birmingham.
1991
Sloan, John J. Enhanced Sentences for Recidivists and the Use of Alabama's Habitual Felony Offender Act,
1981-1990. Prepared for the U.S. District Court, Middle and Northern Districts of Alabama. See: Jones v.
White 992 F.2d 1548.
1989
Sloan, John J. Survey of Alabama Police Officers, 1988-1989: Final Report.
CHAPTERS: (Bold co-authors are current/former graduate students)
2015
Sloan, John J. “The Crime Picture.” In William Doerner (Ed.), Criminal Justice Basics. Charlotte, NC:
Carolina Academic Press. Forthcoming.
2014
Sloan, John J. and Bonnie S. Fisher. “Campus Crime.” In Michael Tonry (Ed.), Oxford Handbooks Online
in Criminology and Criminal Justice. New York: Oxford University Press.
Sloan, John J. and Bonnie S. Fisher. “Campus Crime and Campus Communities.” In Jay Albanese (Ed.),
The Encyclopedia of Criminology & Criminal Justice. New York: Wiley-Blackwell Publishers.
2013
Sloan, John, J. and Bonnie S. Fisher. “Campus Crime.” In Gerben Bruinsma and David Weisburd (Eds.),
Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice, New York, NY: Springer Verlag..
Sloan, John J. and Bonnie S. Fisher. “Campus Crime Policy: Legal, Social, and Security Contexts.” In
Bonnie S. Fisher and John J. Sloan, III (Eds.). Campus Crime: Legal, Social and Policy Perspectives (3ed).
Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
Burke, Jennifer M. and John J. Sloan, III. “State-Level Clery Act Initiatives: Symbolic Politics or
Substantive Policy?” In Bonnie S. Fisher and John J. Sloan, III (Eds.). Campus Crime: Legal, Social and
Policy Perspectives (3ed). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
Paoline, Eugene and John J. Sloan, III. “Community-Oriented Policing (COP) on College Campuses: New
Directions?” In Bonnie S. Fisher and John J. Sloan, III (Eds.), Campus Crime: Legal, Social and Policy
Perspectives (3ed). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
2009
Sloan, John J. “Campus Crime.” In Bonnie S. Fisher and Steve Lab (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Crime
Prevention and Victimization. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
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Sloan, John J. “Campus Crime Legislation.” In Bonnie S. Fisher and Steve Lab (Eds.), Encyclopedia of
Crime Prevention and Victimization. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
Sloan, John J. “Campus Crime.” In J. Mitchell Miller (Ed.), 21st Century Criminology: A Reference
Handbook. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
2007
Fisher, Bonnie S. and John J. Sloan, III. “Campus Crime: Legal, Social, and Security Contexts.” In
Bonnie S. Fisher and John J. Sloan, III (Eds.), Campus Crime: Legal, Social, and Policy Perspectives (2nd
ed.). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
Sloan, John J. and Jessica Shoemaker. “State-Level Clery Act Initiatives: Symbolic Politics or Substantive
Policy?”. In Bonnie S. Fisher and John J. Sloan, III (Eds.), Campus Crime: Legal, Social, and Policy
Perspectives.
Sloan, John J. and Mark M. Lanier. “Community Oriented Policing (COP) on College Campuses:
Tradition, Practices, and Outlook.” In Bonnie S. Fisher and John J. Sloan, III (Eds.), Campus Crime:
Legal, Social, and Policy Perspectives (2nd ed.). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
2006
Sloan, John J. “Campus Police.” In Jack Greene (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Police Science (3rd ed.). New
York: Routledge.
Sloan, John J. "Alcatraz." In James G. Ryan and Leonard Schlup (Eds.), Historical Dictionary of the
1940s. Armonk, N.Y.: M.E. Sharpe, Inc.
Sloan, John J. "Prisons." In James G. Ryan and Leonard Schlup (Eds.), Historical Dictionary of the 1940s.
Armonk, N.Y.: M.E. Sharpe, Inc.
2005
Sloan, John J. “Fear of Crime.” In Fitzroy Dearborn, Richard Wright and J. Mitchell Miller (Eds.),
Encyclopedia of Criminology. New York: Routledge.
Sloan, John J. “Crime Victimization: Characteristics of Victims.” In Fitzroy Dearborn, Richard Wright and
J. Mitchell Miller (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Criminology. New York: Routledge
2004
Kovandzic, Tomislav V., John J. Sloan, III, and Lynne M. Vieraitis. “Unintended Consequences of
Politically Popular Sentencing Policy: The Homicide Promoting Effects of ‘Three Strikes’ Laws in U.S.
Cities (1980-1999).” In George F. Cole, Marc G. Gertz, and Amy Bunger (Eds.), The Criminal Justice
System: Politics and Policies (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
2003
Sloan, John J. “Prisons.” In Leonard Schlup and James G. Ryan (Eds.), Historical Dictionary of the Gilded
Age. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, Inc.
2002
Sloan, John J. “Campus Crime.” In David E. Levinson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment.
Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
1997
Fisher, Bonnie S., John J. Sloan III, Francis T. Cullen, and Chunmeng Lu. "The On-Campus Victimization
Patterns of Students: Implications for Crime Prevention by Students and Post-Secondary Institutions." In
Steve Lab (Ed.), Crime Prevention at a Crossroads. Cincinnati: Anderson.
1995
Sloan, John J. and Bonnie S. Fisher. "Campus Crime: Legal, Social and Policy Contexts." In Bonnie S.
Fisher and John J. Sloan, III (Eds.), Campus Crime: Legal, Social and Policy Perspectives. Springfield, IL:
Charles C. Thomas.
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Fisher, Bonnie S., John J. Sloan and Deborah L. Wilkins. "Fear of Crime and Perceived Risk of
Victimization in an Urban University Setting." In Bonnie S. Fisher and John J. Sloan, III (Eds.), Campus
Crime: Legal, Social and Policy Perspectives. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
INVITED BOOK REVIEWS:
2002
Sloan, John J. Bearing Witness to Crime and Social Justice. Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of
Reviews 31(1):80-82.
1991
Sloan, John J. Women, Policing, and Male Violence: International Perspectives. Journal of Criminal
Justice 19(2):195-197.
CONFERENCE PAPERS AND ACTIVITIES: (Bold co-authors are current/former graduate students; Italicized
co-authors are current/former undergraduate students).
2014
Godbole, M., Jucinta J.Y. Cai, Matthew Georgescu, Oliver N. Harper, Nitesh Saxena, David C. Schwebel,
and John J. Sloan III. Consumer anxiety concerning credit/debit card fraud. Paper presented at the 2014
Annual Meetings of the American Psychological Association, August 7-10, Washington, DC.
Yadav, Avi, Keith Knepper, and John J. Sloan. Judicial ideology and supreme court justices’ voting
patterns: An exploratory analysis. Paper presented at the 2014 UAB Expo, April 11, Birmingham, AL.
2007
Batiste, Melanie and John J. Sloan III. “Trends in Religion Clause Case Law: 1953-2006.” Paper presented
at the 2007 Annual Meetings of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, September 26 – 29, Savannah,
GA.
2006
Moderator. Panel on “Graduate Student Education and the Academic Job Market” 2006 Annual Meetings
of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, September 26 – 29, Charleston, SC.
Moderator. Panel on “Graduate Education and the Academic Job Market.” 2006 Annual Meetings of the
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Baltimore, February 27 – March 1.
2005
Moderator. Panel on “Graduate Education and the Academic Job Market.” 2005 Annual Meetings of the
Southern Criminal Justice Association. September 28 – October 1, Jacksonville, FL.
2004
Moderator. Panel on "Jails and Academe." 2004 Annual Meetings of the American Jail Association (AJA).
2003
Sloan, John J., Jeffrey Rush, and John O. Smykla. “A Survival Analysis of Juveniles Terminated from
Juvenile Drug Court in Birmingham (AL).” Paper presented at the 2003 Annual Meetings of the Academy
of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Sloan, John J. and John O. Smykla (Conveners): Professional Development Seminars on (1) TIAA CREF
and retirement planning, (2) teaching mass sections of introductory-level classes, and (3) tips on getting
funded. 2003 Annual Meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
2002
Sloan, John J., John O. Smykla, and Jeffrey Rush. “A Pre-Post Evaluation of the Juvenile Drug Court in
Birmingham, Alabama.” Paper presented at the 2002 Annual Meetings, Southern Criminal Justice Assoc.
2001
Sloan, John J. and Eugene A. Paoline. “Variability in the Organizational Structure of Campus Law
Enforcement Agencies in the United States: Has COP Arrived on Campus?” Paper presented at the 2001
Annual Meetings of the American Society of Criminology.
2001
Fisher, Bonnie S. and John J. Sloan. “Unraveling Fear of Crime Among College Women.” Paper presented
at the 2001 Annual Meetings of the American Society of Criminology.
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Bromley, Max L., Bonnie S. Fisher, Brian A. Reaves, and John J. Sloan. “Campus Crime and Campus
Policing: What is Known, What is Anticipated?” Paper presented at the 2001 Annual Meetings of the
American Society of Criminology.
Sloan, John J. and John O. Smykla. “Juvenile Drug Courts: Examples of Prescription or Prediction?” Paper
presented at the 2001 Annual Meetings of the Southern Criminal Justice Association.
2000
Sloan, John J., Janis A. Sorrell, Larry Hooks, James A. Sparks, and John D. Duke. “Do Juvenile
Gun Courts Work? An Evaluation of the Jefferson County (AL) Family Court’s Juvenile Gun Court.”
Paper presented at the 2000 Annual Meetings of the Southern Criminal Justice Association.
Sloan, John J. and John O. Smykla. “Juvenile Drug Courts: A Comparative Analysis of Their Scope and
Nature.” Paper presented at the 2000 Annual Meetings of the Southern Criminal Justice Association.
1999
Sloan, John J. and Bonnie S. Fisher. “The Spatial and Temporal Distribution of ‘Hot Spots’ of Crime and
Fear of Victimization: Identifying and Explaining Overlap and Independence.” Paper presented at the 1999
Annual Meetings of the American Society of Criminology.
Chair and Discussant. Panel on “Community Policing: Can You Institutionalize It?" 1999 Annual Meetings
of the Southern Criminal Justice Association.
Convener. Presidential Workshop: “The Future of Community Oriented Policing.”1999 Annual Meetings
of the Southern Criminal Justice Association.
Sloan, John J., Mark M. Lanier, and Deborah L. Beer. “Policing the Modern College Campus.” Paper
presented at the 1999 Annual Meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Chair and Discussant. Panel entitled “Campus Crime.” Convened at the 1999 Annual Meetings of the
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
1998
Sloan, John J. “Community Oriented Policing and the College Campus: Challenges and Responses by
Campus Law Enforcement.” Paper presented at the 1998 Annual Meetings of the Southern Criminal
Justice Association.
1997
Sloan, John J., Bonnie S. Fisher and Deborah L. Wilkins. "Crime Prevention Activities at an Urban
University: A Panel Study of Faculty Members, Students, and Staff." Paper presented at the 1997
Annual Meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Fisher, Bonnie S., John J. Sloan, and Francis T. Cullen. "Differences and Similarities Between
Victimization and Fear Patterns and Crime Prevention Behaviors of College Students and Between Their
Schools' Responses." Paper presented at the 1997 Annual Meetings of the Academy of Justice Sciences.
1995
Sloan, John J., Bonnie S. Fisher and Francis T. Cullen. "Victim Reporting Practices Among College and
University Students: Implications for the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990."
Paper presented at the 1995 Annual Meetings of the American Society of Criminology.
1995
Fisher, Bonnie S., John J. Sloan and Francis T. Cullen (with Jack L. Nasar). "Campus Victimization 101: A
Preliminary Analysis of the Victimization Patterns of College Students." Paper presented at the 1995
Annual Meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
1994
Bonnie S. Fisher, John J. Sloan and Francis T. Cullen (with Jack L. Nasar). "The Victimization of College
Students." Paper presented at the 1994 Annual Meetings of the American Society of Criminology.
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Townsend, Pamela J., Deborah L. Wilkins, John J. Sloan and Bonnie S. Fisher. "An Analysis of the
Campus Victimizations of Faculty, Staff and Students at an Urban University." Paper presented at the
1994 Annual Meetings of the American Society of Criminology.
Sloan, John J., Bonnie S. Fisher and Deborah L. Wilkins. "Social Control on Campus: Attitudes Toward
University Police by Members of an Urban Campus Community." Paper presented at the 1993 Annual
Meetings of the American Society of Criminology.
Fisher, Bonnie S., John J. Sloan and Deborah L. Wilkins. "The Spatial Patterning of 'Hot Spots' of Fear:
An Examination of Disorders and Physical Characteristics." Paper presented at the 1993 Annual
Meetings of the American Society of Criminology.
Wilkins, Deborah L., John J. Sloan and Bonnie Fisher. "How Big a Problem is Crime on Campus?:
Fear of Crime and Perceptions On Campus." Paper presented at the 1993 Annual Meetings of the American
Society of Criminology.
Sloan, John J. "The Correlates of Violent Crime on Campus: An Analysis of Crimes Known to Campus
Police." Paper presented at the 1993 Annual Meetings of the American Society of Criminology.
1992
Chair. Panel on "Ecology, Opportunity, and Crime." 1992 Annual Meetings of the American Society of
Criminology.
Sloan, John J. "Legal Challenges to Habitual Offender Statutes: Use of the 'Rational Basis' Test.” Paper
presented at the 1992 Annual Meetings of the Law and Society Association.
Sloan, John J. and Nina Mansour. "Communities and Crime: The Case of College Campuses." Paper
presented at the 1992 Annual Meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Chair and Discussant. Panel on "College Campuses and Crime I." 1992 Annual Meetings of the
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Sloan, John J. "The Uses and Applications of LEMAS Surveys: A Tool for the Police Administrator of the
1990s." Paper presented at the 1992 Annual Meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
1991
Sloan, John J. "Sanctioning Recidivists: The Use and Misuse of Habitual Offender Statutes." Paper
presented at the 1991 Annual Meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
1990
Sloan, John J. "Social Control on Campus: The Structure and Function of Campus Police Agencies."
Paper presented at the 1990 Annual Meetings of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
1989
Sloan, John J. "Police Officer Feminist Attitudes and Perceptions of Female Offenders." Paper presented at
the 1989 Annual Meetings of the Alabama Academy of Sciences.
1987
Miller, J.L. and John J. Sloan. "Prosecutorial Discretion: Rational Decision Making Within the Context of
Restricted Reprobation." Paper presented at the 1987 Annual Meetings of the American Society of
Criminology.
1986
Sloan, John J. and J.L. Miller. "Perceptions of Jury Duty: What Accounts for Overall Impression and
Global Satisfaction?" Paper presented at the 1986 Annual Meetings of the North Central Sociological
Association.
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NON-REFEREED ARTICLES:
2011
Sloan, John J. III and Bonnie S. Fisher. “Has the Clery Act Made College Campuses Safer?” CQ
Researcher, February 11. http://www.ncherm.org/documents/CampusCrime.pdf
2000
Sloan, John J. “It’s All the RAVE: ‘Flower Power’ Meets ‘Technoculture.’” ACJS Today 19:1 (Jan/Feb).
(Invited submission).
REPRINTED: Pp. 293-300 in James C. Inciardi and Katherine McElrath (Eds.). The American Drug
Scene: An Anthology (3ed). Boston, MA: Roxbury Publishing Co.
1999
Sloan, John J. “Of Silent Galleries, Solemn Senators, and Historic Moments: Ah, Politics!” Sanctuary: The
University of Alabama at Birmingham Honors Program Literary Journal, Spring, pp. 25-29. (Invited)
1997
Fisher, Bonnie S., John J. Sloan, and Francis T. Cullen. “Violence Against Women on Campus: Results
from a National Study." Violence Against Women Newsletter (Summer). Washington, D.C.
POPULAR PRESS ARTICLES:
2014
“’Warrior’ Police Officers are an Increasing Problem.” AL.com, August 19. http://www.al.com/
opinion/index.ssf/2014/08/warrior_police_officers_reader.html#incart_river .
2007
Sloan, John J. III. “If There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Reducing Homicide and Other Serious Crimes in
Birmingham.” (Invited Op-Ed piece). The Birmingham News, September 17, p. C-1, C-7.
2006
Sloan, John J. III. “Striking Out with Habitual Offender Statutes.” (Invited Op-Ed). The Birmingham
News, March 26, p. C-1.
Sloan, John J. III. “A ‘Call to Arms’ to Address the Homicide Problem in Birmingham.” (Invited Op-Ed).
The Birmingham News, February 12, p. C-7.
2004
Sloan, John J. III. “OFFICER IS DOWN: Police Departments Respond to the Deaths of Their Own.”
(Invited Op-Ed). The Birmingham News, July 10, p. C-1.
2002
Tubbs, Cecilia and John J. Sloan, III. “Media Perpetuates Myths in Criminal Justice Scenarios.” The
Birmingham News, May 12, p. C-6.
1999
Sloan, John J. III. “Students Take on Challenge to Reduce School Violence.” (Op-Ed). The
Birmingham News, December 13, p. C-12.
1998
Sloan, John J. III. “Yes, Virginia, The Police Can Make a Difference.” (Invited Op-Ed). The Birmingham
News, March 1, p. C-1.
1997
Sloan, John J. and Madhava R. Bodapati. "Small Businesses Suffer More Then Economic Costs When
Victimized." (Op-Ed). The Birmingham News, October 5, p. C-5.
Sloan, John J. III. "Police Officials' Behavior Ripe for Questioning." (Op-Ed). The Birmingham News,
April 6, p. C-1.
1996
Sloan, John J. III. "What Works?" (Op-Ed). The Birmingham News, September 22, p. C-1.
1995
Sloan, John J. III. "A Community Approach to Crime Control." (Op-Ed). The Birmingham News
October 22, p. C4.
1994
Sloan, John J. III. "Not All Crime Talked About." (Op-Ed). The Birmingham News, June 13, p. C1.
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INVITED LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, AND COLLOQUIA:
2012
New Horizons at UAB. “What Works in Policing and How We Know It.” (January 17).
2011
University of Alabama at Birmingham. Fifth Annual UAB Expo for Undergraduate Research Plenary
Session. “Justice Sciences Undergraduates in Action: Using Technology to Solve Crime in the 21st
Century.” (April 22).
2010
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Theodore Haddin Humanities Forum. “The Dark Side
of the Ivory Tower: The Social Construction of Campus Crime as a Social Problem.” (November 19).
2009
UAB Black Student Awareness Committee. Forum on Racial Profiling. Birmingham, AL (November 18).
American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS), Birmingham Chapter. “Cybercrimes Against Business:
National Trends.” Birmingham, AL (April 8).
2008
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham. “Campus Crime
Legislation: State Level Initiatives.” Birmingham, AL (April 4).
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. “White Collar and Corporate Crime: An Overview.”
Birmingham, AL (January 9).
2007
Greater Huntsville (AL) Rotary Club. “Violent Crime on College Campuses: Patterns and Trends.”
Huntsville, AL (August 13).
Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies, University of Central Florida. Sloan, John J. “Campus
Crime: Legal, Social, and Policy Perspectives.” Orlando, FL (June 26).
New Horizons at UAB. “Reducing Homicides in Birmingham: Short-Term Solutions to a Long-Term
Problem.” Birmingham, AL (May 2).
Birmingham Association of Black Journalists. "Reducing Homicide in Birmingham." Birmingham, AL
(April 19).
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, Security and Safety Subcommittee. “Reducing Homicide in
Birmingham.” Birmingham, AL (March 21).
City of Birmingham City Council, Public Safety Subcommittee. “Reducing Homicide in Birmingham.”
Birmingham, AL (January 17).
2004
Leadership Birmingham. “Race and Crime: Patterns and Explanations.” Presented at Leadership
Birmingham’s Criminal Justice Day. Birmingham, AL (March 15).
2003
Leadership Birmingham. “Race and the Color of Justice: Patterns and Explanations.” Presented at
Leadership Birmingham’s Criminal Justice Day. Birmingham, AL (March 13).
1999
New Horizons at UAB. “Crime Over Time: Changes in How We View Crime and Criminals.”
Birmingham, AL (October 14).
1998
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. “The Impact of Crime on Small Businesses in Birmingham: An
Exploratory Analysis.” Birmingham, AL (August 20).
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City of Birmingham Police Department. "Hot Spots Analyses of Violence: A Tool for Modern Policing."
Presented to Birmingham Police Department Administration. Birmingham, AL (August 7).
1996
Leadership Birmingham. "Who Commits Crime in America?” Leadership Birmingham's Criminal Justice
Day, Birmingham, AL. (March 14).
1995
American Bar Foundation, Birmingham Roundtable on Racial and Ethnic Bias in the Criminal Justice
System. Birmingham, AL (March 17).
1995
Department of Sociology, University of Alabama at Birmingham. “The Subculture of Violence Revisited.”
Presented in course entitled Sociology of the South. Birmingham, AL (July 5).
Ryals School of Public Health, Center for Community Health Resource Development, University of
Alabama at Birmingham. “Urban Violence.” Birmingham, AL (May 23).
Institute for Policy Research, University of Cincinnati. Fisher, Bonnie S., John J. Sloan, III and Francis
T. Cullen. “The Victimization of College Students: A Routine Activities Approach.” Cincinnati, OH
(April 29).
Department of Criminal Justice, University of Alabama. Sloan, John J., Bonnie S. Fisher and Francis T.
Cullen (with Jack L. Nasar). "The Victimization of College Students: Preliminary Results from a
Pilot Study." Tuscaloosa, AL (March 22).
Center for Urban Affairs, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Annual Lecture Series, Inaugural
Lecture. "The Mythology of Crime and Justice: Media Images." Birmingham, AL (March 3).
1994
Panelist. "Community Forum on Youth Violence." Co-sponsored by the University of Alabama at
Birmingham, and The Birmingham Post-Herald (November 22).
1993
Department of Sociology, Samford University. "On The Utility of Criminological Theory." Birmingham,
AL (March 7).
1992
University Honors Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham. "Rape and Rape Victims: Societal
Responses." (October 12).
AWARDS, CERTIFICATES AND HONORS:
2014
Certificate of Completion, Canvas LMS.
2012
Certificate of Completion, Blackboard Learn (Bb Learn) BPeT.
2011
Certificate of Completion. BlackBoard Learn (Bb Learn) Basic.
2010
Certificate of Appreciation. City of Homewood (AL) Police Department.
2006
Certificate of Completion. Administrative Portfolio Workshop. Office of the UAB Provost.
2004
Certificate of Completion. Diversity Awareness Education. University of Alabama at Birmingham.
2003
Certificate of Appreciation. United States Department of Labor.
2000
Certificate of Completion. Teaching Portfolio Workshop, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
1999
Honorary Letter. Department of Athletics. University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Recipient. President's Inaugural Award for Excellence in Teaching. University of Alabama at Birmingham.
COURSES TAUGHT:
Graduate:
Seminar in Criminological Theory: Micro-Theories
Seminar in Criminological Theory: Macro-Theories
Seminar in Criminal Justice Policy
Seminar in Campus Crime
Seminar in the Death Penalty in America
Seminar in Ethics and Computer Forensics
Undergraduate:
Criminal Justice Ethics
Law and Society
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Death Penalty in America
Criminal Law
Foundations of Law
White Collar and Corporate Crime
Women and Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminology
Special Topics: Campus Crime
Online (Blackboard Learn LMS):
Foundations of Law
Death Penalty in America
Criminal Justice Ethics
Ethics and Computer Forensics
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Criminology
Crime and Everyday Life
Violence in America
DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS:
2011
Scherer, Heidi. Effects of Mental and Physical Disabilities on Victimization. School of Criminal Justice,
University of Cincinnati. Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation, School of Criminal Justice, University of
Cincinnati.
Snyder, Jamie A. ADHD and Victimization among College Students: A Test of Routine Activities Theory.
Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation, School of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati.
2008
Khey, David N. Drug and Alcohol Offenders in a College Town: Exploring Multiple Agency Official Data
to Assess the Impact of Official Processing and Sanctioning on Future Delinquency and Academic Careers.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Department of Sociology, Criminology & Law, University of Florida.
MASTERS THESES CHAIRED:
2002
Ivie, Christine A. “Megan’s Law in the Southern United States: Symbolic Politics?” Unpublished M.S.
Thesis, Department of Justice Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
1997
Grammar, J. Robert. “Fear and Perceived Risk of Victimization: Perceptions of Urban Residents.”
Unpublished M.S. Thesis, Department of Justice Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
1996
Wilkins, Deborah L. “The Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Crime on a College Campus: A ‘Hot
Spots’ Analysis.” Unpublished M.S. Thesis, Department of Justice Sciences, University of Alabama at
Birmingham.
UNDERGRADAUTE HONORS THESES CHAIRED:
2011
Scruggs, Matthew. “Hot Spots of Property Crime on a University Campus: A Case Study.”
2008
Duncan, Austin. “Identity Theft Victims: A Descriptive Analysis.”
2007
Malcolm, Sara. “Local Occupational Fraud.” UAB School of Business Honors’ Project.
2004
Hanna, Courtney A. “Botched Executions and Cruel and Unusual Punishment Interpretation.”
Rhodes, Gabrielle. “Race and the Death Penalty: The 'Death Belt' and Institutional Racism”
2000
Ivie, Christine A. “Supreme Court Opinions, Race, and the Death Penalty: A Content Analysis.”
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UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, SCHOOL, AND DEPARTMENT SERVICE:
University of Alabama at Birmingham:
2013-2014
Faculty Senator, College of Arts & Sciences.
2013-2014
Faculty Policies and Procedures Committee, UAB Faculty Senate.
2013-2014
Faculty Research Committee, UAB Faculty Senate.
2013-2014.
Member. UAB Core Curriculum Assessment Committee.
2013-2014
Participant. UAB Office of Admissions. Outreach and recruitment efforts with Alabama junior
colleges (Jefferson State Community College, Wallace State-Hanceville Community College,
Gadsden State Community College, Lawson State Community College).
2011-
Co-Founder, Associate Director, and Director. Center for Information Assurance and Joint
Forensics Research. (http://www.thecenter.uab.edu)
2010-2012
Member. Ireland Award for Scholarly Distinction Committee.
2010-2011
Member. Connor Prize in the History of Ideas Award Committee (University Award for
Distinguished Faculty Research).
2010 -
Member Research Capacity Building Committee. Office of the Vice President for Research and
Community Development.
2009-2010
Community College Relations Committee. UAB Office of Associate Provost for Undergraduate
Affairs.
2008 – 2009
Session Chair and Judge. Graduate Student Research Day: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
UAB Graduate School.
Provost’s Office. Ad Hoc Committee on Innovative Instruction.
2006 – 2007
Office of the Provost. Ad Hoc Committee to Review Proposals for 3rd Party Operation of
University Bookstore.
2001 – 2003
UAB Faculty Senate (Alternate Senator, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences).
1996 – Present
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Meet with prospective athletic scholarship
candidates in men’s basketball, football, and baseball; women’s soccer, volleyball, and softball.
Sexual Harassment Complaint Investigator.
Chair. Connor Prize in the History of Ideas Award Committee.
1995-1996
1994 - 1996
Advising and Career Planning for Returning Adult Students.
College of Arts and Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham:
2014-2015
Director. Center for Information Assurance and Joint Forensics Research.
2014
Member. Ad Hoc Promotion Committee, Department of Political Science (two newly hired faculty
members).
Member. Ad Hoc Chair Search Committee, Department of Communication Studies.
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Co-Founder and Associate Director. Center for Information Assurance and Joint Forensics
Research.
2012- Present
Member. College of Arts & Sciences Budget Committee.
2012-Present
Member. Center for Information Assurance and Joint Forensics Research.
2012-2013
Member. College of Arts & Sciences Ad Hoc Space Planning Committee.
2012
Member. College of Arts & Sciences Ad Hoc Committee on Data Security.
2010-2011
Member. College of Arts & Sciences Ad Hoc Core Curriculum Assessment Committee.
2010
Chair. Ad Hoc Department Chair Search Committee, Department of Philosophy.
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham:
2007-2008
Member. SBS Faculty Affairs Committee on Promotion and Tenure.
2006-2007
2005-2006
Chair. SBS Faculty Affairs Ad Hoc Faculty Grievance Committee.
Chair. SBS Faculty Affairs Committee on Promotion and Tenure.
Recruitment. UAB Scholars Symposium for Promising High School Students.
Recruitment. UAB Day for High School Seniors.
Member. SBS Faculty Affairs Committee on Promotion and Tenure.
2004-2005
Chair. SBS Faculty Affairs Committee on Promotion and Tenure.
Recruitment. UAB Day for High School Seniors (SBS Honor’s Program Candidates).
2002-2003
Member. SBS Faculty Affairs Committee. Committee on Promotion and Tenure
1999-2002
Member. SBS Faculty Affairs Committee.
2001-2002
Chair. SBS Faculty Affairs’ Committee on Sabbatical Leave .
1999-2000
Member. SBS Faculty Affairs’ Committee on Sabbatical Leave.
1996-1997
Member. SBS Faculty Affairs Committee.
1994 - 1995
Member. Faculty Affairs Committee on Promotion and Tenure.
1991 – 1994
Member. SBS Faculty Affairs Library Committee.
1991 – 1993
Chair. Ad Hoc Committee on the Status of Non-Tenure Track Faculty.
Department of Justice Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham:
2010 Ex Officio, Executive Committee.
2006 -
Scholarship Committee.
1994-1995
Oversight Committee on Adjunct Faculty Members.
1994
Sloan, John J. Careers in Criminal Justice: An Advising Manual for Criminal Justice Majors.
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Sloan, John J. Advising the Undergraduate Criminal Justice Student: A Guide for Criminal Justice
Faculty Members.
1989-
Department “contact person” for interviews with local, regional, and national media. Includes
interviews with reporters from local and regional network affiliates, local & regional "talk-radio"
stations, including Alabama Public Television's For the Record, The Birmingham News, The
Birmingham Post Herald, Birmingham Magazine, Anniston Star, Chronicle of Higher Education,
The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, the Associated Press, Fox & Friends, Chicago Public
Radio, Alabama Public Radio (WBHM, 90.3 FM), BBC World News, NBC News, and other
television, radio, and print outlets.
1988-
Pre-Law and Graduate School Advising.
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION:
2013-2014
Referee. Justice Quarterly. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Security Journal. 1 manuscript reviewed.
2012-2013
Referee. Security Journal. 2 manuscripts reviewed.
Referee. Journal of Crime and Justice. 1 manuscript reviewed.
2011-2012
Referee. Journal of Crime and Justice. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Policing. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Justice Quarterly. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Race and Justice. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Race and Justice. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Security Journal. 2 manuscripts reviewed.
Referee. Sex Roles. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Alabama Academy of Science Journal. 1 manuscript reviewed.
2010-2011
2009-2010
Referee. Justice Quarterly. 1 manuscript reviewed
Referee. Journal of Applied Criminal Justice. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Security Journal. 1 manuscript reviewed.
2008-2009
2008-2009
Referee. Western Criminology Review. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Security Journal. 2 manuscripts reviewed.
Referee. Justice Quarterly. 1 manuscript reviewed.
2007-2008
Referee. American Journal of Criminal Justice. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Violence and Victims. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Security Journal. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. American Journal of Criminal Justice. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Justice Quarterly. 1 manuscript reviewed.
2006-2007
Referee. Security Journal. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. American Journal of Criminal Justice. 1 manuscript reviewed.
2005-2006
Program Committee Member & Division Chair. 2006 Annual Meetings, Academy of Criminal
Justice Sciences, Baltimore, MD..
Referee. American Journal of Criminal Justice. 1 manuscript reviewed.
2004-2005
Member. American Society of Criminology’s Michael J. Hindelang Book Award Committee.
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Referee. Justice Quarterly. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Program Committee/Division Chair. American Society of Criminology, 2004 Annual Meetings.
2003-2004
Program Committee. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2004 Annual Meetings, Las Vegas.
Referee. Justice Quarterly. 3 manuscripts reviewed.
Referee. Criminology. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Member. Publications Committee. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Member. Board of Directors. Southern Criminal Justice Association.
2002-2003
Program Committee. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2003 Annual Meetings, Boston.
Member. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Publications Committee.
Committee Chair. College Representative Advertising Program, Southern Criminal Justice
Association.
Committee Chair. Southern Criminal Justice Association, Membership Committee.
Referee. Risk Management: An International Journal. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Police Quarterly. 3 manuscripts reviewed.
Member. Board of Directors, Southern Criminal Justice Association.
2000-2001
Referee. Security Journal. 2 manuscripts reviewed.
Referee. American Journal of Criminal Justice. 2 manuscripts reviewed.
Referee. Criminology. 1 manuscript reviewed.
Referee. Women and Criminal Justice. 2 manuscripts reviewed.
Referee. Police Quarterly. 3 manuscripts reviewed.
Referee. American Journal of Criminal Justice. 2 manuscripts reviewed.
1999-2000
Participant. American Society of Criminology, Student Mentoring Program.
1998-2000
Reviewer. Sage Publications, Inc. Reviewed 2 book-length manuscripts.
1998-1999
Committee Member. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Annual Award for Best Book in
Criminal Justice/Criminology.
1996-2002
1996-2002
Treasurer. American Association of University Professors, UAB Chapter.
Referee. Teaching Sociology. 8 manuscripts reviewed.
1997-1999
Reviewer. University of Alabama Press. Reviewed 2 book-length manuscripts.
1995-2000
Participant. American Society of Criminology, Faculty Development Program.
1994-1995
Referee. Journal of Criminal Justice. 1 manuscript reviewed.
1993-1994
Chair. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Annual Award for Best Book in Criminal Justice/
Criminology.
1993-1996
Referee. Social Problems. 3 manuscripts reviewed.
1991-1992
Program Committee. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 1992 Annual Meetings, Pittsburgh.
Co-Chair. “Film Festival.” 1992 Annual Meetings, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Pittsburgh.
Member. Membership Committee, Police Section, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
1991-1999
Reviewer. Prentice Hall, College Textbook Division. 8 book-length manuscripts reviewed.
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1990-1999
John J. Sloan, III
Reviewer. Simon and Shuster, College Textbook Division. 10 book-length manuscripts
reviewed.
1990-1995
Referee. Criminal Justice and Behavior. 6 manuscripts reviewed.
1990-1991
Referee. Journal of Criminal Justice. 1 manuscript reviewed.
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIPS:
2007-2009
Associate Editor. The Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention. SAGE Publications
2001-2003
Journal of Crime & Justice
2000-2003
American Journal of Criminal Justice
1997-1999
Teaching Sociology
1990-1993
Criminal Justice and Behavior
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS ADMINISTERED:
2006
Personnel Board of Jefferson County (AL) (PBJCAL). “Working with Diverse Communities: The
Case for Community Oriented Policing.” Session convened at 2006 PBJCAL in-service training
for police officials, Birmingham, AL (November 3).
2002
State of Alabama, Administrative Office of Courts. “Ethics and Professionalism: Some Tips for
Juvenile Probation Officers.” Convened at the 2002 Juvenile Probation Officers’ Mid-Winter
Conference. Bryant Conference Center, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL (February 28).
1997
City of Birmingham Police Department, Youth Services Division. "Ethics and Policing." (July
31).
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:
2013-2014
Volunteer. Hemphill K-5 School.
2012-2013
Volunteer. Jackson Elementary School.
2011-2012
Volunteer. North Birmingham Elementary School.
2009-2011
Volunteer. Whatley K-8 School.
2008-2009
Member. Region 2020 Task Force on Tackling Crime in the City of Birmingham.
2006-2008
Volunteer. A.G. Gaskins K-8 School.
2006- 2007
Member. Birmingham Business Council and Region 2020 Task Force on the Birmingham Police
Department.
Organizer (with Birmingham Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation). Surfing the
Internet Safely. August 12, 2006.
2004-2006
Volunteer. Martha Gaskins Middle School.
1999
Member. Region 2020 Public Safety Subcommittee.
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1997-2004
Public Relations. City of Birmingham. Historic Loft District.
1988- 1990
Docent. The Birmingham Zoo.
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING:
2010-2012
Consultant and Subject Matter Expert. ICF International. Survey of Campus Law Enforcement
Agencies.
2010
Program Reviewer. University of South Florida. Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
Administration (MACJA). September – November, 2010.
2008 -
Affiliate. The Round Table Group. 601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 900. Washington, DC
20004.
2004
Consultant. Franklin County (AL), Community Corrections’ Drug Court.
2003
Consultant. Jefferson County (AL) Family Court. Our Kids – R.A.P.
Consultant. Franklin County (AL), Community Corrections’ Drug Court.
1999
Expert Witness. Parsons, Lee & Juliano, PC. Birmingham, AL.
1996
Consultant and Grant Writer. Cities of Sylvan Springs (AL), Mulga (AL), and Maytown (AL),
Office of Community Oriented Policing (COPS), COPS MORE Program.
Consultant. Alabama District Attorneys’ Association’s Victim Service Officer Certification
Program. Montgomery, AL.
1995
1994
Consultant. Alabama District Attorneys’ Association’s Victim Service Officer Certification
Program. Montgomery, AL.
1992
Court Appointed Expert & Evaluator. United States District Court, Northern and Middle Districts
of Alabama. Evaluation of Alabama's Habitual Felony Offender Act (AHFOA). See: Jones
v.White 992 F.2d 1548.
PROFESIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS:
American Society of Criminology
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
REFERENCES:
Robert E. Palazzo, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor
College of Arts & Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham
HHB 510
1401 University Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35294-1152
[email protected]
(205) 934-5640
Bonnie S. Fisher, Ph.D.
Professor and Graduate Fellow
School of Criminal Justice
Box 210839
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0375
[email protected]
(513) 556-5828
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John J. Sloan, III
Anthony Skjellum, Ph.D.
COLSA Professor of Cybersecurity
Department of Computer Science &
Software Engineering
Shelby Ctr. Engineering Tech Ste. 1301
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849
[email protected]
(334) 844-6360
.
Eugene A. Paoline III, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Criminal Justice
University of Central Florida
12805 Pegasus Dr.
Orlando, FL 32816-1600
[email protected]
(407) 823-4946
David Schwebel, Ph.D.
Associate Dean and Professor
College of Arts & Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham
HHB 510
1401 University Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35294-1152
[email protected]
(205) 934-8785
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