Carla Abodalo, M.S.

Carla Abodalo is a criminologist with decades of experience in researching violent crimes. Whether it is delving into the mind of a serial killer or learning of the lifelong trauma and pain associated with being a crime victim she fosters a learning environment for students where connections between experiential and scholarly knowledge are examined. To enhance these connections, she established a departmental Crime Lab utilized by students for the collection, analysis and staging of mock crime scenes. She also serves as faculty advisor for the Criminal Justice Society, and is a supporting faculty member for the Women and Gender Studies program. She is a also staunch advocate committed to increasing the quality of justice and reduction of violence against women and children globally.