Biography
Education
- Ph D in Crime, Law and Justice, The Pennsylvania State University
- MA in Crime, Law and Justice, The Pennsylvania State University
- BA in Sociology/Religious Studies, University of Missouri - Columbia
Dr. Koon-Magnin began her career at the University of South Alabama (2011-2024) where she won awards for her teaching, academic service, and humanitarian work, before joining the CNU faculty in 2024. Her research examines sexual assault in the United States, with particular focus on how survivors are responded to by individuals, institutions, and society. Her published works have appeared in journals such as Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Violence and Victims, Journal of Criminal Justice, and Violence Against Women. She has also written three books:
Koon-Magnin, S., & Williams, R. J. (2024). The US Criminal Justice System: A Reference Handbook. Bloomsbury Publishing USA.
Koon-Magnin, S. (2022). Sexual Assault and Harassment in America: Examining the Facts. Bloomsbury Publishing.
Schulze, Koon-Magnin, & Bryan (2019). Gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual assault: Challenging the myths. Lynne Rienner Publishers.
Teaching
Criminology, Criminological Theory, Victimology
Research
Perceptions of and responses to sexual assault victimization
Selected Accomplishments
- 2025 Outstanding References Sources List, American Library Association's Reference and User Services Association. (2025)