About My Research provides an overview of my academic journey as a PhD student in Criminal Justice and the research questions that shape my work.
This page is for students and visitors who want to learn more about my scholarly interests, current projects, and how I approach topics such as missing persons and gender in the justice system. My CV and other professional documents are also available here for those interested in a more formal overview of my work.
My Publications
Eleuterio-da-Rocha, J., da Silva, D. A., & Zingraff, R. (2025). Officer Gender and Suspects Resisting Arrest: A Case-Control Study in Brazil. Women & Criminal Justice, 1–18.
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CV Last updated: April 4th, 2025 Syllabi CJ 4340. Crime Theory and Victimization. This course examines the causes of crime, crime victimization and competing explanations for crime
My Academic Journey
Welcome! I’m Romy Zingraff, a PhD student in Criminal Justice at Texas State University (Eat ’Em Up, Cats!). My research examines missing persons in the