ERIN L. KELLEY, PhD, JD
Professor, Author,TEDx Speaker, &
Advocate for Victims of Violent Crimes Against Women+
A Global Citizenship Alliance Faculty Fellow, Dr. Erin L. Kelley is Professor of English Composition and Literature at Dallas College, Richland Campus in Dallas, Texas. She holds terminal degrees both literature (PhD) and law (JD).
Dr. Kelley's first book about law, literature, and discrimination of victims of violent crimes against women is currently in production (forthcoming with Routledge). She writes on the abuses and history of a culture of disbelief that fails victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual harassment.
Dr. Kelley has authored several academic articles, has presented at academic and professional conferences, and has spoken about narratives in law and literature that portray unjust bias against members of different minority groups.
She is a recipient of the Developing Learning Power Teaching Award and teaches courses such as Gender & Justice in American Literature, Race and Identity in World Literature, Decision-Making in the Age of Social Media, and COVID-19-Crisis Composition II.
When Dr. Kelley isn’t teaching and writing about the connections between law and literature, she serves on the Board of Directors for the non-profit organization, Legacy Cares. Legacy Cares assists people who are living with HIV/AIDS in the Dallas/Ft. Worth community. Her other frequent activities include spending time with friends and family, working out, traveling, and riding her horse.
If you want to know more about Dr. Kelley:
Watch her TEDx Talk, "How Law Stigmatizes Rape Victims."
Follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Check out her articles, speaking events, and podcast interviews.
For even more, take a look at her curriculum vitae.
Dr. Kelley can be reached at drerinkelley@gmail.com (Professional Inquiries Only)
Disclaimer: While Dr. Kelley has a background in criminal law, she does not practice law and does not provide legal advice.
© 2018 by Dr. Erin L. Kelley