Aaron Kupchik
Education
- Ph.D. – New York University, New York, NY
- M.A. – New York University, New York, NY
- B.A. – Boston University, Boston, MA
Biography
Aaron Kupchik is a professor of sociology and criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. His research focuses on the policing and punishment of juveniles in schools, courts and correctional facilities.
Kupchik has published six books, including The Real School Safety Problem: The Long-Term Consequences of Harsh School Punishment and Judging Juveniles: Prosecuting Adolescents in Adult and Juvenile Courts. He is the recipient of a number of awards, including the American Society of Criminology's Ruth Shonle Cavan Young Scholar Award, and its Michael Hindelang Book Award, in addition to the American Society of Criminology Division on Corrections and Sentencing New Scholar Award.
Kupchik is the former president of the American Society of Criminology Division on Corrections and Sentencing, and currently an executive counselor for the American Society of Criminology. He serves on several editorial boards and is invited regularly to present research on juvenile justice to different audiences, including multiple presentations for committees of the National Academies of Sciences. He is a member of UD’s Race, Justice, and Policy Research Initiative.
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FBI Houston reports highest hoax school threat calls in three years
September 23, 2024 | Written by Gwyneth Mosbeck of Houston Public MediaAaron Kupchik, professor of sociology and criminal justice at the University of Delaware, is skeptical of the reports of increasing crime. -
Questions Arise Over Chappaqua SROs in Budget After Officer’s Arrest
April 02, 2024 | Written by Martin Wilbur of the ExaminerAaron Kupchik, University of Delaware Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, said “there is no evidence that the presence of police officers deters the likelihood of a shooting.” -
Want to make sure your child's school is safe? These are the questions parents should ask
August 15, 2023 | Written by USA TodaySchool climate, which refers to students’ feelings of acceptance, appreciation and value in their school, is the most important factor for maintaining safety, said Aaron Kupchick, professor of sociology and criminal justice.
