Dr. Barrow earned a B.A. degree in Sociology from Hofstra University, a M.A. in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a PhD in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University. Dr. Barrow has experience teaching Criminological Theories, Critical Issues in Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice, Corrections and Women and Criminal Justice.Dr. Barrow has spent several years performing qualitative research on how involvement in community organizations contributes to pro-social behavior among urban youth. She is currently the co-author of a book chapter entitled: "Unreasonable Suspicion: Youth and Policing in NYC". She is currently working on a book chapter entitled "A Second Chance: Delinquency Prevention Among Special Education Students". James Dean