Dr. Ashlee Barnes Lee

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ashlee R. Barnes-Lee is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University in the School of Social Work. Her research focuses on racial and ethnic disparities in juvenile legal system outcomes, school-based violence prevention, and community-driven research. She has a PhD and an MA in Ecological-Community Psychology from Michigan State University, where she also completed two bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Her current research projects include mental health aid initiatives for adolescents and community risk needs assessments funded by the U.S. Department of Justice and local governmental organizations. Barnes-Lee has published numerous works in top journals, focusing on factors influencing juvenile recidivism and the effectiveness of intervention strategies for youth. She actively participates in professional associations, aiming to integrate evidence-based practices into juvenile justice policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor - Tenure

2021-08-01 — Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Teaching and researching in the field of social work with a focus on juvenile justice and community impact.

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology