Chrysanthi Leon, JD, PhD (she/her)
Chrysanthi S. Leon, JD, PhD, is Professor of Sociology & Criminal Justice, Women & Gender Studies, and Legal Studies at the University of Delaware. She received her graduate degrees from UC Berkeley. Leon is an interdisciplinary scholar in penology, law and society whose research and teaching address sex crime and punishment, sex work, and the prison system. Her book, Sex Fiends, Perverts and Pedophiles: Understanding Sex Crime Policy in America, is available from NYU Press. Leon co-authored The Compassionate Court?: Support, Surveillance, and Survival in Prostitution Diversion Programs with Corey Shdaimah and Shelly Wiechelt and is co-editor with Katie Hail-Jares and Corey Shdaimah of Challenging Perspectives on Street-Based Sex Work (both Temple University Press).
Maggie Buckridge (she/her) is a doctoral student in Criminology, Law and Society at UC Irvine who received Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminal Justice and Women and Gender Studies with a concentration in Domestic Violence Prevention and Services with an Honors degree with distinction from the University of Delaware. She is passionate about the antiracist work of expanding higher education for those who are currently or formerly incarcerated. At UD she was active both as an undergraduate researcher and as a victim advocate with the university’s Sexual Offense Support. She wants to promote justice for both victim-survivors, as well as those convicted of sexual crimes.
Erin Crayton (she/her) is an undergraduate student at the University of Delaware pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Law and Society. She is passionate about advocating for social equity, battling food insecurity, and is interested in researching how the social determinants of health impact the elderly in America. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music, watching documentaries, and arts & crafts.
Payton Eckell (she/her) PhD Student, Criminology- Department of Criminology/Sociology
Ajah Edwards (she/her) undergraduate student at the University of Delaware
Rabia Hussain (she/her) is an undergraduate student at the University of Delaware with a major in Criminal Justice and who was recently awarded the department’s Len Perfetti award for excellence in scholarship and service. She is passionate about learning criminal justice, policies, and society’s involvement in the criminal justice system. In her free time, she loves to hike, bike, and explore new places.
Sophie Levine (she/they) is an undergraduate student at the University of Delaware, pursuing two bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Philosophy, with a minor in Legal Studies. She is passionate about researching and studying prison reform, social justice, and LBGTQ+ equality. In their free time Sophie likes to read, craft, and attend shows.
Lucy Nistler (she/her) PhD Student, Criminology- Department of Criminology/Sociology
Previous team members include Lena Abboud, Jordan Mullikin, Michaela Herdoíza, Jessica Bleier, Molly Hill, Isabel Nassi, Ava Kaser, Guadalupe Sauceda, Lawson Schultz, Jules Lowman, and Francisca Moreno.
UD doctoral program graduates include Professor Atieh Babakhani, Professor Graciela Perez and Professor Aneesa A. Baboolal.
Professor Leon’s CV is available here
Contact: santhi@udel.edu
