Angela Gover, PhD
Professor
Email Address: angela.gover@ucdenver.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Bio
Angela R. Gover has been a professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Colorado School of Public Affairs since 2006. Dr. Gover received her PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland. Dr. Gover’s published work appears in over 100 journal article and book chapter outlets such as Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Violence Against Women, Child Abuse & Neglect, Violence and Victims, and Journal of Child Sexual Abuse. Dr. Gover has been the recipient of numerous college and university awards for teaching, research, and service throughout her academic career. Dr. Gover remains active in her profession by serving on editorial boards for the journals Feminist Criminology; Women and Criminal Justice; Criminology, Law & Society; American Journal of Criminal Justice; and Criminal Justice Studies. Her research continues to focus on the criminal justice system’s response to intimate partner violence.
Areas of Expertise
Intimate partner violence, gender and crime, crime victimization/victimology, personal protection orders, domestic violence offender treatment, law enforcement officers’ perceptions of intimate partner violence
Education, Licensure & Certifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Maryland
Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology
New Mexico State University
Curriculum Vitae
Awards
2022 CU Denver School of Public Affairs, Honorable Mention for Excellence in Teaching
2021 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Outstanding Mentor Award
2020 CU Denver School of Public Affairs, Honorable Mention for Excellence in Teaching
2019 CU Denver School of Public Affairs Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
2018 CU Denver School of Public Affairs, Honorable Mention for Excellence in Teaching
2017 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Founder’s Award
2016 CU Denver School of Public Affairs, Honorable Mention for Excellence in Service
2015 CU Denver School of Public Affairs, Honorable Mention for Excellence in Research
2015 CU Denver School of Public Affairs, Honorable Mention for Excellence in Service
2012 CU Denver School of Public Affairs Faculty Award for Excellence in Research
2012 CU Denver School of Public Affairs Faculty Award for Excellence in Service
2012 CU Denver Research and Creative Activities Symposium Student Mentor Award
2010 CU Denver University Wide Excellence in Teaching Award
2010 CU Denver School of Public Affairs Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching
2008 CU Denver School of Public Affairs Faculty Award for Excellence in Research
2008 CU Denver University Wide Faculty Award for Excellence in Research