“[I want to be remembered as] someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability. And to help repair tears in her society, to make things a little better through the use of whatever ability she has…”

— Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The Basics

  • Favorite aunt

  • Egalitarian

  • Donut enthusiast

  • Animal lover

  • Avid reader

  • Traveler

  • Vegetarian home cook

The Photos… just for fun

A smiling and happy Raleigh Blasdell posing with veggie pizza
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology
    The University of South Florida (Tampa, FL | USA)

  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice
    Illinois State University (Normal, IL | USA)

  • Graduate Certificate in Victimology & Victim Assistance
    Tokiwa International Victimology Institute (Mito | Japan)

  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
    Illinois State University (Normal, IL | USA)

The Practice

  • Crime Victim Advocate - Legal System
    Sojourn Shelter & Services (Springfield, IL | USA)

  • Terrorism Intelligence Analyst
    Illinois State Police (Springfield, IL | USA)

The Education

The Academe

Current Position

North Central College (Naperville, IL | USA)
Department of Sociology, Criminology, & Anthropology

  • Chairperson

  • Associate Professor of Criminology & Sociology

Previous Positions

North Central College (Naperville, IL | USA)
Department of Sociology & Anthropology

  • Assistant Professor of Sociology

Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau, MO | USA)
Department of Criminal Justice & Social Work

  • Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

  • Instructor of Criminal Justice

University of South Florida (St. Petersburg, FL | USA)
Department of Criminology

  • Visiting Instructor of Criminology

The Favorites

Artist: Chris Beaty

I may be biased, but he’s the best artist I know.

Author: Alison Blasdell

My favorite mom and my favorite novelist.