Frances Bernat

Emeritus Professor, Emeritus College

FAB S316 PHOENIX, AZ 85069-3250
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Research Interests

Dr. Bernat's research is interdisciplinary. It looks at the intersection of law and women, youth and society. Her work has studied both criminality and victimization and the relationships between these phenomena. Understanding culture, politics and society is essential if we are to understand the impact of law (criminal law and its processes).

Publications

Bernat, Frances P (Author) . The Practice of Law in the Twenty-First Century. Women, Law & Social Control (2005).
Bernat, Frances P. The Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996. Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities (2004).
Frances Bernat. A Profession Marked by Male Characteristics and Imbued with Female Sensibilities. Women & Criminal Justice (2003).
Frances Bernat, S AlemÃ¡n, R Gitelson. Elders and Crime Victimization Perspectives: Does one's gender and race/ethnicity matter or is it one's community?. Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice (2003).
R Gitelson, Frances Bernat, S AlemÃ¡n. Understanding White and Mexican Heritage Older Adults' Leisure Choices and Environmental Influences in Adjacent Rural and Suburban Communities. Loisir & Société/ Society and Leisure (2003).
. . The Handbook of Thanatology: Essays on the Social Study of Death (2003).
L Winfree, Frances Bernat, F Esbensen. Hispanic and Anglo Gang Membership in Two Southwestern Cities. Social Science Journal (2001).
Bernat, Frances P (Author) . Rape Law Reform in the United States. Sexual Violence: Policies, Practices and Challenges (2001).
Bernat, Frances P. Manslaughter. Encyclopedia of Criminology & Deviant Behavior (2000).
Bernat, Frances P. Victim Impact Statements. The Encyclopedia of Women and Crime (2000).
Frances Bernat, C Iijima Hall. Teaching on the Internet: Lessons Learned from a Substantive Criminal Law Class. Journal of Criminal Justice Education (2000).
M Banach, Frances Bernat. Liability and the Internet: Risks and Recommendations for Social Work Practice. Journal of Technology in Human Services (2000).
Bernat, Frances P (Author) . Gender and Law. Women, Crime and Justice Contemporary Perspectives (2000).

Research Activity

Bernat,Frances P*. Kids at Hope - ValueOptions Evaluation Grant. KIDS AT HOPE(12/1/2004 - 7/31/2005).
Bernat,Frances P*. AN EVALUATION OF KIDS AT HOPE IN AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SETTING. KIDS AT HOPE(11/1/2002 - 8/31/2004).
Bernat,Frances P*. KIDS AT HOPE EVALUATION ASSISTANCE GRANT. KIDS AT HOPE(5/1/2001 - 2/28/2002).
Bernat,Frances P*. PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL'S JUMP START PROGRAM. PHOENIX UNION HS DISTRICT(3/1/2001 - 6/30/2001).
Bernat,Frances P*. PARENTS ANONYMOUS ASSISTANCE GRANT. PARENTS ANONYMOUS(3/3/2000 - 12/31/2000).
Bernat,Frances P*. PARENTS ANONYMOUS EVALUATION ASSISTANCE GRANT. PARENTS ANONYMOUS(7/1/1999 - 8/15/1999).
Bernat,Frances P*. ASSISTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT & ADOPTION OF POLICY & PROGRAMS FOR JUVENILE DIVERSION - AN EVALUATION OF A TRUANCY PREVENTION PARTNER. AZ GOVERNORS OFFICE-CHILDREN(9/1/1997 - 12/31/1998).
Bernat,Frances P*. A PILOT TRUANCY DIVERSION PROGRAM. AZ GOVERNORS OFFICE-CHILDREN(8/1/1997 - 9/30/1998).
Bernat,Frances P*. SURVEY EVALUATION FOR THE GOVERNOR'S DIVISION FOR CHILDREN. AZ GOVERNORS OFFICE-CHILDREN(10/1/1995 - 6/21/1996).

Presentations

Bernat, Frances. Risk and Resilience for Juveniles. American Society of Criminology (Nov 2006).
Bernat, Frances. A Community of Hope, Not At-Risk: Preparing Youth for Success. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (Feb 2006).
Bernat, Frances. Evaluating Schools at Hope: An Alternative Paradigm to Kids at Risk. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (Mar 2005).
Bernat, Frances. The Practice of Law for Women in the Twentieth Century. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (Mar 2004).
Bernat, Frances. Kids at Hope: Is There an Effective Alternative Paradigm to "Kids at Risk"?. American Society of Criminology (Nov 2003).
Bernat, Frances. Personal Statements and Law Schools. PreLaw Week
Bernat, Frances. What we are Learning From Our Research, and How Do We Apply Our Knowledge. National Masters Training Institute. Kids at Hope
Bernat, Frances. Redesign of the Arizona University System and ASU West Comments. Working Group Community Meeting
Bernat, Frances. Research Evaluation. Kids at Hope Treasure Hunter's Retreat
Bernat, Frances. Prevention Programs in our Schools. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
Bernat, Frances. Plus- Minus System - Workshop.
Bernat, Frances. CyberZen: A Team Process for Preparing and Delivering Internet Instruction. Arizona Board of Regents Meeting
Bernat, Frances. Teaching Pedagogy on the Internet. American Society of Criminology
Bernat, Frances. Truancy Prevention: Keeping Kids in School and Out of Trouble. International Perspectives on Crime, Justice and Public Order
Gitelson, R, Bernat, Frances, AlemÃ¡n, S. A Comparison of Leisure Constraints between Hispanic and White Older Adults. XVII World Congress of the International Association of Gerontology
Bernat, Frances. Are "Kids at Hope" or are "Kids at Risk"? Thinking Outside the Box. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

Service

CLU at ASU West, Arizona State University West, Faculty Advisor (2004 - Present)
Editorial Board, Journal of Criminal Justice Education, Member (2004 - Present)
Prelaw Student Society, Arizona State University West, Faculty Advisor (2003 - Present)
Human Services College, Arizona State University West, Bob Godlove Endowed Scholarship (1999 - Present)
Campus Standards Committee, Arizona State University, Chair (2006 - 2009)
Senate Personnel Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2005 - 2008)
ACD/ACDW Manual Revision Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2006 - 2007)
Assessment Committee, Chair (2005 - 2007)
Assessing Needs and Responding to At-Risk Youth: Programs and Policies Panel. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Baltimore, MD, Chair (2006 - 2006)
Committee, Justice and Borders, "Corporations, Justice and Border" week, Budget Chair Coordinator (2006 - 2006)
Corrections, book manuscript reviewer, Sage Publications, Book Manuscript Reviewer (2006 - 2006)
Prisoner Retry Initiative Committee, Catholic Charities, Phoenix, Arizona, Member (2006 - 2006)
University Academic Council, Arizona State University, Member (2006 - 2006)
Senate Personnel Committee, Arizona State University, Chair (2005 - 2006)
Faculty Senate and Academic Assembly, Arizona State University West, Past President (2004 - 2006)
Human Services Personnel Committee, Arizona State University West, Member (2003 - 2006)
2006 Assessment Record Report for CJS Department, Chair (2006 - 2006)
Faculty Search Committees, Affirmative Action Representative (2006 - 2006)
Graduate Program Committee, Member (2005 - 2006)
Kids and Deviance Panel. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Chicago, Il, Chair (2005 - 2005)
University Security Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2005 - 2005)
Arizona Board of Regents, State of Arizona, Chief Academic Officers (2004 - 2005)
Arizona Board of Regents, State of Arizona, Ex Officio Member (2004 - 2005)
Arizona Board of Regents, State of Arizona, Faculty Representative (2004 - 2005)
Arizona Faculties Council, State of Arizona, Chair (2004 - 2005)
Beta of Arizona Chapter, Phi Beta Kappa, Past President (2004 - 2005)
Redesigning Arizona's University System Study, Arizona Board of Regents, State of Arizona, Convener/ Chair, Faculty Stakeholder Group (2004 - 2005)
West Academic Senate and Assembly, Arizona State University, Past President (2004 - 2005)
Phi Beta Kappa Induction Selection Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2001 - 2005)
Maricopa County Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance. Area Agency on Aging, AZ, Member (1998 - 2005)
2005 Assessment Record Report for CJC Department, Chair (2005 - 2005)
Academic Standards and Appeals Committee, Member (2003 - 2005)
ASU West Provost Search Committee, Arizona State University, Affirmative Action Representative (2004 - 2004)
ASU West Provost Search Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2004 - 2004)
Phi Beta Kappa Annual Banquet: Dr. Jacobs, invited speaker. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Organizer (2004 - 2004)
Ad hoc Committee on Accreditation, Arizona State University West Senate, Chair (2003 - 2004)
Ad hoc Committee on Teaching Evaluations, Arizona State University West Senate, Chair (2003 - 2004)
Arizona Faculties Council, State of Arizona, Chair-Elect (2003 - 2004)
Arizona State University, Arizona State University Dean Council Member (2003 - 2004)
Convocation Task Force, Arizona State University West, Member (2003 - 2004)
Faculty Senate and Academic Assembly, Arizona State University West, President (2003 - 2004)
Presidents Working Group, Arizona State University, Member (2003 - 2004)
Provost's Council, Arizona State University West, Member (2003 - 2004)
West Academic Senate and Assembly, Arizona State University, President (2003 - 2004)
Arizona Faculties Council, State of Arizona, Member (2002 - 2004)
Phi Beta Kappa, Arizona State University, President (2002 - 2004)
Senate Executive Committee, Arizona State University West, Member (2002 - 2004)
Barrett Honors College Faculty Council, Arizona State University West, Member (2001 - 2004)
Human Services College, Arizona State University West, Partnership for Community Development Grant Program Reviewer (2003 - 2003)
Phi Beta Kappa Distinguished Scholar Visit: Dr. Harry Berger, Jr. Arizona State University, Tempe AZ, Organizer (2003 - 2003)
Professor of the Year Selection Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2003 - 2003)
Student Commencement Speaker Selection Committee, Arizona State University West, Member (2003 - 2003)
Theoretical Approaches to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency II Panel. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Boston, MA, Chair (2003 - 2003)
Academic Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Intellectual Property Rights in On-Line Works, Arizona State University, Member (2002 - 2003)
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Undergraduate Guide Committee Member (2002 - 2003)
Capstone Course ad hoc Committee, Arizona State University West, Member (2002 - 2003)
Curriculum Committee, Arizona State University West, Chair (2002 - 2003)
Faculty Senate and Academic Assembly, Arizona State University West, President Elect (2002 - 2003)
Student Issues Committee, Arizona State University West Senate, Chair (2002 - 2003)
West Academic Senate and Assembly, Arizona State University, President Elect (2002 - 2003)
Language Requirement ad hoc Committee, Arizona State University West, Member (2002 - 2002)
Academic Standards and Appeals Committee, Arizona State University West, Chair (2001 - 2002)
Alpha Sigma Alpha Chapter, Alpha Phi Sigma, National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Arizona State University West, Faculty Advisor (2001 - 2002)
Arizona State University West, Faculty Ombudsperson (2001 - 2002)
Committee on Minimum Standards for Non-Traditional Learning and Distance Education in Criminal Justice Member, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Member (2001 - 2002)
Graduate Program Committee, Arizona State University West, Member (2001 - 2002)
Phi Beta Kappa, Arizona State University, Secretary (2001 - 2002)
ITACW Strategic Planning Committee, Arizona State University West, Member (2001 - 2001)
Learning Enhancement Center Director Search Committee, Arizona State University West, Member (2001 - 2001)
Human Services College Information Technology Advisory Committee, Arizona State University West, Member (2000 - 2001)
Ad hoc Senate Intellectual Property Advisory Committee, Arizona State University West, Member (2000 - 2000)
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2000 Program Committee Member (1999 - 2000)
Administration of Justice Corrections Curriculum Revision Committee, Arizona State University West, Member (1998 - 2000)