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About
Dr. Mike Vecchio is a Lecturer of Criminal Justice & Criminology and Associate Graduate Faculty at Loyola University Chicago. He received his PhD in Criminology & Criminal Justice from the University of Missouri-St. Louis as well as his BS and MS in Criminal Justice from Bowling Green State University. His research interests include youth violence & victimization, youth gangs, as well as the causes, consequences, & responses to victimization.
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD in Criminology & Criminal Justice, University of Missouri-St. Louis
… → 2014
M.S. in Criminal Justice, Bowling Green State University
… → 2008
B.S. in Criminal Justice, Bowling Green State University
… → 2007
External positions
Assistant Professor, Western Carolina University
Jan 1 2013 → Jan 1 2014
Research Interests
- Youth Violence & Victimization
- Youth Gangs
- Causes, Consequences, & Responses to Victimization
Disciplines
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Social Control, Law, Crime, and Deviance
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Understanding the Role of Violence and Conflict in the Stages of Gang Membership
Vecchio, J. M. & Carson, D. C., Jan 2023, In: Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice. 21, 1, p. 27-43 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Leaving the Gang: A Review and Thoughts on Future Research
Carson, D. C. & Vecchio, J. M., Sep 1 2015, The Handbook of Gangs.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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The Role of Violence within and across Self-identified Gang Youth
Vecchio, J. M., Jan 1 2014Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
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Youth Gangs: An Overview of Key Findings and Directions for the Future
Taylor, T. J. & Vecchio, J. M., Oct 16 2014, Youth Gangs: An Overview of Key Findings and Directions for the Future.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Once Bitten, Thrice Wise: The Varying Effects of Victimization on Routine Activities and Risk Management
Vecchio, J. M., Jan 1 2013, In: Criminal Justice & Criminology: Faculty Publications & Other Works. 34, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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