My Life as A Forensic Sociologist

The present book details the life and career of Dr Erickson, a forensic sociologist involved in the proceedings of criminal trials. Erickson writes of a real-life, impactful story of involvement with violent crime and what it is like to visit a crime scene, when you know that statistically the odds are great that another will likely occur in the same place. Whether on behalf of the defence or the prosecution, Erickson responds to the call of lawyers to act as an expert witness in criminal cases or in civil litigations, furnishing her testimony with discoveries from the scene of the crime. Her visits to crime scenes occur at times of the day when the crimes themselves had occurred, usually at the dead of night when bars are closed and people are yet to get up for work…The book will be of interest to those with a general interest in crime, and as a supplementary text for undergraduate and graduate students in the field of social science, sociology, criminology and the law.

Rosemary J. Erickson, PhD, is a forensic sociologist and nationally recognised expert witness on crime prevention and security. Dr Erickson received her PhD in Sociology & Justice from the American University in Washington, D.C. She owned her own company, Athena Research Corporation, and consulted with National Corporations and Associations. As a sociologist, she worked to prevent crime for over forty years. The height strip markers seen worldwide were her invention. As an adjunct professor, she taught at: The American University in WDC, San Diego State University and National University in San Diego, CA. Dr Erickson has received several awards for her work. As a sociologist, she used to move from coast to coast, and travel throughout the country and world, to better understand the social interactions of individuals and the criminal mind.