Best Researcher Award
Brittany Acquaviva
Ball State University
| Brittany Acquaviva |
| Affiliation |
Ball State University |
| Country |
United States |
| Google Scholar ID |
vwOXhzYAAAAJ&hl |
| Documents |
14 |
| Citations |
142 |
| h-index |
5 |
| Subject Area |
Victimology |
| Event |
Leadership Global Awards |
| ORCID |
0000-0003-3410-699X |
The profile information supplied for this recognition article reports 14 documents, 142 citations, and an h-index of 5. These bibliometric figures are presented as supplied profile data and may vary as scholarly databases are updated. The researcher’s publicly documented academic profile provides additional context for evaluating her work in victimology and related areas of criminal justice. [1]
Abstract
Brittany L. Acquaviva is a criminal justice and criminology scholar whose research centers on victimization and institutional, criminal-legal, university, and societal responses to sexual victimization. [1] Her documented scholarly work addresses questions concerning sexual violence, procedural justice, victim experiences, policing and prosecution, and help-seeking. Published research includes studies examining arrest and charging decisions in sexual-assault cases, perceptions of procedural justice among survivors of sexual victimization, and the educational implications of contemporary sexual-violence discourse. [3]
Keywords
Victimology; victimization; sexual violence; sexual victimization; intimate partner violence; criminal justice; procedural justice; policing; prosecution; intersectionality; criminal justice education.
Introduction
Brittany L. Acquaviva is an Assistant Professor in Ball State University’s Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Ball State University’s faculty profile states that she joined the department in 2022 after completing a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and Criminology at Sam Houston State University. Her stated research interests include institutional and societal responses to sexual violence and victimology. [1]
Research Profile
Acquaviva’s research profile combines empirical victimology with criminal justice and institutional-response perspectives. Her work has examined how sexual-assault cases are processed and how characteristics of victims, suspects, institutions, and decision-making contexts may affect criminal justice outcomes. One published study applies Critical Race Theory and intersectionality to examine arrest and charging decisions involving Black and Latina victims of sexual assault. [3]
Research Contributions
The available scholarly record indicates several recurring contributions to the study of victimology and criminal justice:Taken together, these themes position the research within an interdisciplinary area where criminology, victimology, policing, procedural justice, and social responses to sexual violence intersect. The record supports describing the work as empirically oriented and focused on institutional responses to victimization rather than assigning broader claims that are not substantiated by the cited sources.
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric profile reports 14 documents, 142 citations, and an h-index of 5. These figures provide one quantitative representation of scholarly activity but should be interpreted with awareness that citation databases are dynamic and may differ in coverage, author disambiguation, and update schedules.
Award Suitability
For the proposed Leadership Global Awards recognition, the documented evidence provides several academically relevant criteria for consideration. Acquaviva holds a faculty appointment in criminal justice and criminology, has a defined research specialization in victimology and sexual victimization, has published peer-reviewed research, and participates in research mentoring. [1] [2]
Conclusion
Brittany L. Acquaviva’s documented academic profile reflects an emerging research program in victimology and criminal justice, with particular emphasis on sexual victimization, institutional responses, policing and prosecution, procedural justice, and related educational and mentoring activities. [1] [2]
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (2026). Google Scholar Author Details: Brittany Acquaviva,
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vwOXhzYAAAAJ&hl=en
- ORCID. (2026). ORCID Record: Brittany Acquaviva
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3410-699X
- Leadership Global Awards. (2026).
https://leadershipglobalawards.com/