Rate My Professor David Taylor

Taylor's academic interests encompass criminology, criminal justice, community engagement, homeland security, race, gender, and class in the criminal justice system, kinship care, poverty, civic engagement, violence and public policy, and asset-based community development. Notable publications include 'The impact of specific knowledge on death penalty opposition: An empirical test of the Marshall hypothesis' (Crime & Delinquency, 2021, with Harmon and Falco); 'The impact of teacher method of delivery and the Marshall hypothesis' (Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 2021, with Harmon and Falco); 'Validation of a tool to assess and track undergraduate attitudes toward those living in poverty' (Journal of Research on Social Work Practice, 2014, with Blair, Brown, and Schoepflin); 'Strengths and stressors in a population of kinship caregivers' (Families in Society, 2009, with Blair and Rivera); and encyclopedia entries on 'Complaints Against Police' (2004), George Jackson (2004), and Robert Martinson (2004). He has received major awards such as the Vincentian Mission Award (Niagara University, 2018), Champion of Change Award (Underground Railroad Heritage Commission, 2017), Hero of Hope Award (Catholic Charities, 2015), Caritas Medal (Niagara University, 2007), and Founders Award (American Red Cross, 2006). Taylor founded and directed the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. Institute for Civic Engagement (2011-2017), coordinated projects like ReNU Niagara and Border Community SERVICE, and secured grants including $300,000 from the John R. Oishei Foundation for Creating a Healthier Niagara Falls. He teaches courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Research Methods, Homeland Security, and Violence and Public Policy, contributing significantly to community outreach and civic engagement initiatives.