Brandon Atkins
Senior Lecturer of Criminal Justice
- M.S. in Criminal Justice
Valdosta State University, 2011 - B.A. in Criminal Justice
Valdosta State University, 2009
Teaching Fields: Data Analysis, Research Methods, Juvenile Justice, Classification of Criminal Behavior, Cybercrime
Brandon Atkins is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Valdosta State University. His regular course offerings include Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Data Analysis, Research Methods, Classification of Criminal Behavior, Juvenile Justice, and Issues in Cybercrime. His research interests include online fraud victimization, mental health and juvenile delinquency, and the impact of online behavior on juvenile offending patterns. In addition to his academic work, he has provided therapeutic and assessment services to juveniles with mental health and behavioral challenges. His practice has primarily focused on at-risk youth, addressing issues related to trauma, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders through evidence-based interventions and individualized treatment planning.