Faculty and staff

Dr. Karine Descormiers is an Assistant Professor for the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley. She has a PhD in Criminology from Simon Fraser University and over 10 years of experience in public safety and policing as a professional researcher. Her academic and applied work bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering students a grounded understanding of contemporary criminal justice issues.

Karine’s research interests include gang involvement and disengagement, organized crime, program evaluation and police accountability.

• Ph.D. Criminology, Simon Fraser University

• M.Sc. Criminology, Université de Montréal

• B.Sc. Psychology, Université de Montréal

• Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behaviours

• Policing in Canada

• Organized Crime

• Gang Involvement and Disengagement

• Organized Crime

• Young Offenders

• Violence

• Program Evaluation

• Police Accountability and Oversight