Emma Lindsay ’25

What They Don’t Teach You: A Comparative Analysis of Violent Crime Reports at Public and Private Universities
Emma Lindsay ’25, Sociology and English major
Faculty mentor: Dr. Brandon Martinez, Sociology

My research project examines the differences in violent crime reporting and public and private universities. I utilized data from the 2022 National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). My goal was to investigate which crimes are systematically underreported and if this phenomenon differs depending on institution type. I found that overwhelming campus crime reporting does not fully illustrate the rates of violent crimes at public and private universities.

Poster Presentation: Wednesday, April 23, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.