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Colton Tinsley

  • Master of Arts Graduate Assistant
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ctinsley@unomaha.edu

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Colton Tinsley is a second year Master of Arts Student in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UNO. He holds degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Michigan State University, and currently works with Dr. Jessica Deitzer analyzing behavioral elements of adolescent violent crime. After finishing his master's degree, Colton plans on pursuing doctorate programs in criminology to obtain his Ph.D.

Research Interests

Youth violence, gun violence, mass/school shooting prevention

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Colton Tinsley is a second year Master of Arts Student in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UNO. He holds degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Michigan State University, and currently works with Dr. Jessica Deitzer analyzing behavioral elements of adolescent violent crime. After finishing his master's degree, Colton plans on pursuing doctorate programs in criminology to obtain his Ph.D.

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Youth violence, gun violence, mass/school shooting prevention

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