Karine Descormiers, PhD
University of the Fraser Valley

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