Associate Professor of Criminal Justice,
Department Chair, Criminal Justice
Director, Center for Law and Social Justice
Harrison Rhodes Hall/ School of Social Sciences, RM 409
yusefk@cookman.edu (386)481-2945
Degrees
Dr. Kideste Mariam Yusef is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and the Department Chair of the undergraduate Criminal Justice and Master’s in Criminal Justice Administration programs at Bethune-Cookman University. She also serves as the Director of the B-CU Center for Law and Social Justice. Dr. Yusef has twenty years of collegiate teaching experience including undergraduate and graduate instruction in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and African American/African Studies. Her areas of expertise include community-police relations, police accountability and use of force, race and social justice, and performance management. Dr. Yusef is a thought leader with decades of experience working with police departments and residents to enhance collective efficacy and improve community-police relations in vulnerable communities. She served as the 1st Police Accountability Fellow for the Center for Race, Crime, and Justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York and the 2010-2011 Emerging Scholar for the Consortium for Police Leadership in Equity program at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Yusef currently serves as the National Coordinator of Student-Law Enforcement Engagement for the 400 Years of African American History Commission “I Fear for My Life” Federal Initiative, which establishes a national dialogue between African American youth and young adults and police based on the common theme of fear.
Dr. Yusef is the recipient of several awards and recognitions for her community service, achievements, and leadership including a Presidential Volunteer Service Award from The White House, Presidential Award from the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, Orlando Magic Social Justice Game Changer Award, Dean’s Award for Excellence, and the Dillard University Center for Race Justice Award. She also was the Keynote Speaker for City of Orlando Black History Month in 2022.
Dr. Yusef is a regular presenter at national, regional, and university conferences, and has facilitated/co-facilitated community forums and training workshops on behalf of the Orange County Government, Hillsborough County Government, the City of Orlando, law enforcement agencies across the state, the American Federation of Government Employees, the 400 Years of African American History Commission, Lancaster County, California Public Schools, and the Jacksonville Jaguars sports organization. In addition to teaching and research, Dr. Yusef has served as a trainer/evaluator for the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Bowie State University, Central Florida and Greater Miami Urban Leagues, the FL Department of Juvenile Justice in collaboration with Volusia County Public Schools, Operation Save Our Sons, Florida Economic Consortium, and the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service. Dr. Yusef is subject matter expert, having been featured in Justice Sunday: Service Around the Clock, The National Desk, The Miami Herald, CBS 12 News, 10 Tampa Bay News, Wesh 2 News, First Coast News, and other radio and news outlets. She received a B.S. in Criminal Justice with a minor in African American Studies and M.A. in Applied Sociology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, M.A. in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law, Policy, and Practice from The Graduate Center/John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University New York.
Dr. Kideste Yusef's research expertise includes community-police relations, police accountability and use of force, race and social justice, performance management, and juvenile delinquency prevention
Yusef, K. “I Fear for My Life: Challenging Conversations Between African American College Students and U.S. Police”, 108th Annual Association for the Study of African American History and Life, Jacksonville, FL, September 22, 2023.
Nelson, R., Love, R., Yusef, K., Pryor, K., & Lee, K. “Developing the Next Generation of Student Leaders”, 93rd Annual Florida Council on Crime & Delinquency, Orlando, FL, August, 22, 2023.
Floyd, P. (brother of George Floyd), Yusef, K., Smith, K. Richburg, A., *Miller, J, *Bush, J. “I Fear for My Life”, 50th Annual National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, Birmingham, AL, July 18, 2023.
Greene, H.T., Yusef, K. M., & Wood, F. “The Future of Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, 77th Annual American Society of Criminology National Conference, Atlanta, GA, November 17, 2022 (roundtable).
Yusef, K., Wood, F., *Gardner, Jaylan. “Bridging Black and Blue: Having the Courage to Create Change Through Collaboration and Cooperation.” National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice 49th National Conference and Training Institute, July 19, 2022.
Ampadu, E., Jones, N., West-White, C., Yusef, K. “The Open Educational Resources (OER)- Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) Pilot Project.” Innovate & Engage 2.0 Bethune-Cookman University Fall Faculty & Staff Institute, August 10, 2021 (Virtual Conference).
Yusef, K., Guns, J., Mitchell, D., & Nelson, R. “Bridging the Gap Between Police and Young African American Males.” Bethune-Cookman University Educational Justice Conference, July 15, 2021 (Virtual Conference).
Yusef, K., Wood, F., *Williams, B, & *Williams, R. “Bridging Black and Blue: A Pathway Toward Police Transparency and Accountability.” National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice 48th National Conference and Training Institute, July 12, 2021 (Virtual Conference).
Yusef, K. “Straighten Your Crown: Tracing the History of Headwraps and Hair Coverings Through the African Diaspora with Tutorial Demonstrations.” The Eleventh Annual Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Women’s Conference, Daytona Beach, Florida, March 2021 (Virtual Conference).
Yusef, K. “Bridging the Gap: Program Evaluation Findings,” presented to Sheriff Mike Williams, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office with Dr. Randy Nelson, Bishop John Guns, and Assistant Chief Derrick Mitchell. Jacksonville, FL, January 28, 2021.
West-White, C. Boulware, J. Yusef, K., & Williams, S. “Gathering and Gabbing: Their Eyes Are Watching God.” Zora Neale Hurston Festival 2021, January 12, 2021.
Yusef, K., *Jefferson-Grimes, K., *Walley, A., *Graves, P., & *Jackson, B. “Creating Student Leaders Committed to Social Justice." National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice National Conference, Tampa, FL, July 2019.
Yusef, K, Dix-Richardson, F., *Lucas, D., & *Hardee, B. “FL HBCUs Address Racial Disparities within the Criminal Justice System Using Results Based Accountability." National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice National Conference, Tampa, FL, July 2019.
Yusef, K. “Finding the Career You’ll Love.” Islamic Center of Daytona Beach Summer Camp, Islamic Center of Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach, FL, July 2019.
Yusef, K., Jones, N., Nelson, R. “Expanding the Bench in Performance Management: Results Based Accountability, Bethune-Cookman University 5-Year Overview.” Annie E. Casey Foundation, ETM in PM Partners Convening, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2019.
Yusef, K. “Straighten Your Crown: Tracing the History of Headwraps and Hair Coverings Through the African Diaspora with Tutorial Demonstrations.” The Tenth Annual Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Women’s Conference, Daytona Beach, Florida, March 2019.
Ibrahim, F., McGee, L., Abdussamad, F., Tabbs, C., Wally, A., Yusef, K. “Being Muslim in America.” Tenth Annual Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Women’s Conference, Daytona Beach, Florida, March 2019.
Nelson, R. B., & Yusef, K. “Community Empowerment Public Safety Breakfast”, Communities that Care Model Community Data, Orlando, FL (January 2019)
Yusef, K., *Reeds, C., *Munisar, M., and *Jefferson-Grimes, Kiefer. “Florida Historically Black Colleges and Universities Talent Pipeline: Creating Change Agents for a More Equitable Tomorrow.” 45th Annual National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Conference, Houston, Texas, July 2018.
Yusef, K., Burton, G., Maxey, G., & Nelson, R. “Building Trust One Community at a Time: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) and the Bethune-Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice Partnership.” 4th Annual Education and Social Justice Conference, Daytona Beach, Florida, June 2018.
Nelson, R., Yusef, K., Maxey, G., & Davis, T. “Law Enforcement and Community Engagement: From Talk to Action.” 33rd National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community Jacksonville, Florida, May 2018.
Yusef, K. “Sustainability: Institutionalization of Results-Based Accountability Beyond Casey.” Florida HBCUs Expanding the Bench in Performance Management Summit, Orlando, Florida, May 2018.
Yusef, K. & Jones, N. “Applying Results Based Accountability at Bethune- Cookman University: Year 4 Highlights and Student Program Evaluation Primer.” Florida HBCUs Expanding the Bench in Performance Management Summit, Orlando, Florida, May 2018.
Yusef, K. & Jones, N. “Results Based Accountability at Bethune-Cookman University: Year 4 and Beyond.” Annie E. Casey’s Expanding the Bench in Performance Management Partner’s Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, April 2018.
Jones, N. & Yusef, K. “Results-Based Accountability at Bethune-Cookman University: Year 4.” Annie E. Casey’s Expanding the Bench in Performance Management, Learning Community Network, Orlando, Florida, November-December 2017.
Yusef, K., *Johnson, K., *Reeds, C., & *Walley, A. “Addressing Violence and Crime in our Communities: How to Create Effective Dialogue & Sustained Action Among Community Members, Law Enforcement, and Other Stakeholders.” National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 2017.
Yusef, K., & Jones, N. “Results Based Accountability, Expanding the Bench: Bethune-Cookman University Status Update.” Annie E. Casey’s Expanding the Bench in Performance Management Partner’s Annual Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, April 2017.
Wilder, K., *Jackson, B., & *Harrerson, W. “Florida’s Historically Black Colleges & University Talent Pipeline Project.” National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, Dallas, Texas, July 2016.
Sanders, S., Wilder, K., Berger, C., and Shepherd, J. “Towards a Model of Faculty Development: Writing that Colors the Ivory Tower.” Center on Learning and Teaching, Making a difference through service-learning Conference, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, May 2015.
Wilder Bonner, K. “The Causal and Collateral Effects of Historical Forms of Crime Prevention and Deterrence.” National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, Andrew Chisholm Professional Development Institute, Orlando, Florida, July 2014.
Wilder Bonner, K. “Policing Communities with Competing and Converging Interests.” American Society of Criminology Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 2009.
Wilder, K., Garcia, A. & Lars, M. “Teaching Race, Gender and Class: A Doctoral Student’s Perspective.” American Society of Criminology Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, November 2007.
Lars, M. & Wilder, K. “The Unintended Consequences of Color-blind Policies on African Americans in the Criminal Justice and Child Protective System.” American Society of Criminology Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, November 2007.
Wilder, K. & Lars, M. “A Punitive Turn: Selective Enforcement of African Americans in Child Maltreatment.” Montclair State University: Poverty, Class and Culture: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Child Maltreatment 2nd Annual National Conference, Montclair, New Jersey, April 2007.
Natarajan, M., Ceballos, F., Englander, K., Escobar, G., Garcia, A., Hougham, C., Kang, J.H., Ranjan, S., Simms, O., Trojan, C., Wilder, K., Wong, S.L. & Woosuk, Y “Crime Specific Analysis of Homicide Hot Spots?” 9th Annual National Institute of Justice Crime Mapping Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, March 2007.
Lars, M., Wilder, K., & Johnson, M.B. “Parental Rights Termination among African American Families: A Critical Examination of the State.” American Society of Criminology Annual Conference, Los Angeles, California, November 2006.
Wilder, K. & Harris, M. “Does Place Matter?” National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, Jacksonville, Florida, July 2004.
Harris, M. & Wilder, K. “The Importance of Place.” National Association of Blacks in CriminalJustice, Jacksonville, Florida, July 2004.
Harris, M., Boyd, R. & Wilder, K. “Building Bridges to a Brighter Future: Creating Safer Communities.” National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, St. Louis, Missouri, July 2003.
Wilder, K. “Assessing Resident's Satisfaction with Community Policing: A look into Quality of Life and Interaction with Police.” National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, St. Louis, Missouri, July 2003.
Wilder, K. & Harris, M. “Investing in Youth for a Safer Future: Creating Safer Communities.” National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, State Conference, Portsmouth, Virginia. March 2003.
*= Student participant
Yusef, K. “Selma and Beyond: Fear in Police-Community Interactions” presented to four busloads of students, the 400 Years of African American History Federal Commission, activists, criminal justice practitioners, and community partners after walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in commemoration of Bloody Sunday, at the historic Tabernacle Baptist Church, July 15, 2023.
Yusef, K. “I Fear for My Life: Building Trust and Reducing Fear Between Police and Communities of Color” presented to Central Florida youth groups including Elevate Orlando, Parramore Kidz Zone, The Greatest Investment Girls Empowerment Group, Man Up Mentoring, and Frontline Outreach, sponsored by The Orlando Magic as part of Social Justice month, June 13, 2023.
Yusef, K and Holly, N. “Know Your Rights” Youth Training presented to Lancaster County high schools students at Antelope Valley high school in Antelope Valley, California as part of the “I Fear for My Life” Initiative, May 19, 2023.
Yusef, K. “I Fear for My Life” Youth Training presented to Lancaster County high schools students at Antelope Valley high school in Antelope Valley, California, May 19, 2023.
Hampton, R., Waston, T., Yusef, K., Amsion, J., Rogers, J., Lea, S., & Tyronne, P. “Reimagining Public Safety and Law Enforcement” at the Institute of the Black World: State of the Black World Conference V, Baltimore, Maryland, April 20-22, 2023 (two presentations).
Yusef, K., Spencer, T., & Yates-Riley, V. “Legendary Women”, 92 Annual Alpha Phi Alpha Southern Region Convention Yellow Rose Women Empowerment Brunch, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida, March 11, 2023.
Yusef, K. “I Fear for My Life: Phase 2 Overview, The 400 Years of African American History Federal Commission Debriefing, Washington, D.C., March 9, 2023.
Yusef, K. “I Fear for My Life: Phase 2 Overview, The 400 Years of African American History Federal Commission Distinguished Honors and Strategic Updates, The National Press Club, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2023. Special guests included US Representative Bobby Scott, Acting Chairs Dr. Rex Ellis and Mr. Ted Ellis, and Executive Director Addie Richburg.
Hollar, D., Grimes, H., & Yusef, K. “Understanding Critical Race Theory”, Global ERG Summit 2022 Conference, Sponsored by Talent Dimensions, USC Marshall Center for Effective Organizations, Global ERG Network, and 2022 Diversity Impact Awards. Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL, September 21, 2022 (two panels).
Desmond- Ogugua, P., Myrick, Bismarck (Ret. U.S. Ambassador), Yusef, K., & Chiles, M. African Diaspora Heritage Month Commemoration, sponsored by Tidewater African Cultural Association, Old Dominion University, 400 Years of African American History Commission, Virginia African Diaspora Committee, Eastern Virginia Medical School, and Prosper Africa. Invited Panelists (paid invitation, along with airfare and hotel accommodations), Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, September 10, 2022.
Yusef, K. “Bethune-Cookman University Center for Law & Social Justice: Looking Forward”. Presented to the Orlando Magic Employee Resource Group for Social and Racial Equality, toward establishing a strategic partnership. August 10, 2022.
Yusef, K. “Teens And Police Services Academy Overview.” Organized by Daytona Beach Police Department, August 2, 2022. Delivered to School Resource Officers during pre-school year training, Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Police Department.
Yusef, K. “Black Life in Reflection: 1890-1920s,” presented to Stono Institute Racial Justice Rites of Passage
Program. Dr. Philips Academic Commons, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, April 25th, 2021.
Yusef, K. “Social Justice: From Nat Turner to Lebron James,” presented to Bethune-Cookman University Black Male College Explorers. Daytona Beach, FL, February 6, 2021 (via Zoom).
Yusef, K. “Queen Straighten Your Crown: Tracing the History of Headwraps and Hair Coverings throughout History with Tutorial Demonstrations,” presented to Young Queens mentoring group. Norfolk, VA, February 6, 2021 (via Zoom).
Yusef, K. “Social Justice: An Introduction.” 2019 Catalyst Summer Literacy & Leadership Academy, Campbell
Middle School, Daytona Beach, FL, June 2019.
Wilder, K; Yusef, T; Campbell, I, Shukeree, M, & Shukeree, J. “Topics in Islam.” Old Dominion
University, Norfolk, Virginia, January 2016.
Wilder, K. “Women in Al-Islam.” Masjid William Salaam, Norfolk, Virginia, December 2015.
Wilder, K. “Race & Religion.” Masjid William Salaam/ Young Adult Muslim Association, Norfolk, Virginia, November 2015.
Wilder, K. “Ancient African Civilization & the Influence of Al-Islam.” Masjid William Salaam, Norfolk,
Virginia, October 2015.
Organized and facilitated Mrs. Adrianne King, Volusia and Flagler County Teen Courts, for the Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, September 8, 2023 (over 125 students).
Co-organized and co-facilitated with Dr. Frank Woods Florida Crime and Intelligence Analyst members Rhea-Lyn Gerstenkorn and Erica T. McKinnon, April 28, 2023 (over 100 students).
Co-organized and co-facilitated with Dr. Frank Woods National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Retired Chief Cornita A. Riley, Orange County Corrections, Michael Doby, Retired Major, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Shahid Shabazz, Retired Homeland Security and Cyber Security Division, and Don Woods, Sector Commander Patrol Division, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, April 17, 2023 (over 125 students).
Organized and facilitated Dr. Miron Gilbert, Forensic Scientist and Crime Scene Investigator, for the Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, March 31, 2023 (over 125 students).
Organized and facilitated Mr. Justin Williams, General Manager for Grand Bohemian Luxury Hotel in Downtown Orlando for the Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, March 17, 2023 (over 125 students).
Organized and facilitated F.B.I. Jacksonville Office and Special Agent in Charge Alvin Winston Sr. of Minneapolis Office, for the Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, March 3, 2023 (over 100 students).
Organized Mr. Joseph Nixon, Vice President of Florida Youth Opportunity, for the Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, February 24, 2023 (over 100 students).
Organized and facilitated Mr. Jesse DeMers, Returning Citizen and Bamboo Athletics Owner, for the Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, February 10, 2023 (over 100 students).
Organized and facilitated Ms. Tanaine Jenkins, Returning Citizen and TEDx Jacksonville Speaker on Reentry, for the Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, January 27, 2023 (over 100 students).
Organized and facilitated Mr. Larry Thompson, Vice President of Security at Orlando Magic, for the Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, November 18, 2022 (over 100 students).
Co-organized (with Leroy Miles, J.D.) Mr. Robert Boyd, Chief Operating Officer, Tyler Perry Studios, for the Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, October 28, 2022 (hybrid event with students from Psychology and Mass Communications joining in, over 200 students).
Organized Ms. Sade Battle, South Regional Director, Andy Frain, for Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, October 21, 2022 (over 150 students).
Co-organized (with Dr. Randy Nelson and Dr. Frank Wood) Mr. Christopher King, State President, United for Human Rights (and B.B. King’s grandson), Human Trafficking: A Conversation, sponsored by The Center for Law and Social Justice, Athletics Department, B-CU National Association of Criminal Justice, and Black Male Initiatives, October 20, 2022 (over 50 students).
Co-organized (with Dr. Randy Nelson) Assistant Secretary Alice Sims, Prevention Services, The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, for Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, September 23, 2022 (over 150 students).
Organized Mr. Gene Martin (with Lynette Jackson), JP Morgan Chase Community Managers, sponsored by The Center for Law and Social Justice, for Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, September 16, 2022 (over 150 students).
Organized Mr. Esu Ma’at, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Orlando Magic NBA sports organization, for Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, September 2, 2022 (over 150 students).
Co-Organized (with Dr. Randy Nelson) Mr. Oswald Newbold, Re-Entry Case Manager who spent 25 years in prison, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, August 26, 2022 (over 200 students).
Organized and moderated, Trooper Stanley Rice, Florida Highway Patrol, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, (via Zoom, 100+ attendees), March 19, 2022. Also arranged for Trooper Rice to visit two Criminal Justice classrooms to speak with students regarding career opportunities and effective police-community engagement.
Organized and facilitated, “Wildcat Ready: Preparing for the FBI Jacksonville Collegiate Academy.” This event introduced selected students to the dos and don’ts of professional networking, attire, and behavior in preparation of a trip to FBI Office in Jacksonville, where students will participate in a collegiate academy. This initiative is designed to increase the number of students of color interning and securing employment within the FBI and reflects an intentional collaboration between FBI, the B-CU Department of Criminal Justice and Center for Law & Social Justice, March 17, 2021.
Organized and moderated, the Florida Department of Corrections- Adult Probation, 7th Circuit, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, (via Zoom, 130+ attendees), March 4, 2022.
Organized and moderated, the Florida Crime and Intelligence Analyst Association, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, (via Zoom, 130+ attendees), February 25, 2022.
Co-organized and moderated (with Dr. Randy Nelson), Tampa Bay Rays Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Stephen Thomas Sr., Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, (via Zoom, 120+ attendees), February 18, 2022.
Co-organized and co-moderated (with Dr. Randy Nelson), civil rights Attorney Benjamin Crump and Attorney Chris O’Neal, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, (via Zoom, 150+ attendees), February 11, 2022.
Organized and moderated, Joseph Nixon, Vice President, Florida Operations Youth Opportunity, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, (via Zoom, 100+ attendees), January 28th, 2022.
Organized and moderated, US Marshals, Agent Cleveland Jenkins, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, (via Zoom, 100+ attendees), November 19, 2021.
Organized and moderated, 1st African American women appointed to FBI SWAT team, Captain Tai Donald, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, October 8, 2021 (via Zoom, 100+ attendees).
Organized and moderated, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Jacksonville Office with special guest Special Agent in Charge Rachel Rojas, the first Latina to hold this position along with Mr. Joshua Chancey, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, September 17, 2021 (via Zoom, 150+ attendees).
Organized and moderated, Florida Student Power Network Statewide Membership Coordinator, Michidael Ceard, Justice and Political Studies Professional Seminar, August 27, 2021 (via Zoom, 160+ attendees).
Organized and facilitated, “Justice & Political Studies Fall 2021”, Justice and Political Studies Professional Seminar, with special guest Bronze Olympian Ms. Raevyn Rogers (facilitated by Dr. Devonte White), August 25, 2021 (via Zoom, 150+ attendees).
Co-Organized and moderated, Orlando Magic Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Esu Maat, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, April 30th, 2021 (via Zoom, 170+ attendees).
Co-Organized and moderated, Dedication 2 Community CEO & Founder, Attorney Quentin Williams, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, April 23rd, 2021 (via Zoom, 140+ attendees).
Organized and led, “Wildcat Ready: Preparing for the FBI Headquarters Visit.” This event introduced selected students to the dos and don’ts of professional networking, attire, and behavior in preparation of inaugural trip to FBI Headquarters in Miami, where students will participate in their collegiate academy. This initiative is designed to increase the number of students of color interning and securing employment within the FBI and reflects an intentional collaboration between FBI Miami Office, the Department of Justice and Political Studies, Center for Law & Social Justice, Student Leadership & Engagement, Office of Career Services, and B-CU Student Conduct, April 14, 2021.
Organized and facilitated, “Political Change and Social Justice”, Justice and Political Science Professional Seminar, January 22, 2021 (via Zoom, 140+ attendees).
Organized and moderated, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Research and Data Integrity, Dr. Sherry Jackson, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, February 20, 2021 (via Zoom, 120 + attendees).
Yusef, K., Hollar, D., & Ramos, V. "Let's Talk A- Ballot", Gerontology Student Association, October 21, 2020 (via Zoom).
Co-Organized and moderated, Orlando Police Department, Chief Orlando Rolon, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, October 2, 2020 (via Zoom, 140+ attendees).
Organized and moderated, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Rick Staly, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, September 18, 2020 (via Zoom, 140+ attendees).
Organized and Moderated, Justice and Political Studies Overview and Alumni Highlights, Justice and Political Science Professional Seminar, September 11, 2020 (via Zoom, 120+ attendees).
Organized and moderated, Virgil Hawkins Florida Bar Association, Attorney Kevin Allen-Nash, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, October 4, 2019.
Organized and moderated, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, Agents Lance Hubert and Erik Cansino, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, September 13, 2019.
Organized and moderated, Forensic Scientist, Dr. Miron Gilbert, Criminal Justice Professional Seminar, April 5, 2019.
Organized and moderated, African American History Professor and Daughter of Incarcerated Mother, Dr. Da’ Tarvia Parrish, Justice and Political Science Professional Seminar, March 29, 2019.
Organized and moderated, Foreign Affairs, National Security Advisor, Johanna LeBlanc J.D., Justice and Political Science Professional Seminar, February 8, 2019.
Yusef, K. Flynt, L. *Weaver, D., & *Johnson, B. “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the Master’s in Criminal Justice Administration but Were Too Afraid to Ask.” College of Liberal Arts Conference, April 2018.
*Johnson, D., & Yusef, K. “Interning with Campus Safety.” College of Liberal Arts Conference, April 2018.
*McGee, A., & Yusef, K. “Behind the Scenes of Campus Safety.” College of Liberal Arts Conference, April 2018.
*Munisar, M. & Yusef, K. “My Life as an Intern with Daytona Beach Police Department.” College of Liberal Arts Conference, April 2018.
*Reeds, C., Yusef, K. Police Shooting Victims by Threat Level, Race, and Gender.” College of Liberal Arts Conference, April 2018.
*Reeds, C., Yusef, K., & Nelson, R.B. An examination of the relationship between family structure, family income, and juvenile risk of recidivism. Academic Showcase Poster Session, April 2018.
*Sanders, J. & Yusef, K. “Perceptions of Gun Control in Florida.” College of Liberal Arts Conference, April 2018.
*Thomas, C. & Yusef, K. “Correctional Officers’ Perceptions of Solitary Confinement.” College of Liberal Arts Conference, April 2018.
Organized and moderated Dr. Helen Taylor-Greene’s talk “Exploring the Role of Race & Ethnicity in the Criminal Justice System”, sponsored by the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice and The College of Liberal Arts, March 2, 2018.
Yusef, K. & Nelson, R. B. “Results-Based Accountability 101.” Class Presentation for Dr. Rahim- Williams, Oral Communication, Bethune- Cookman University, March 2018.
Assisted in the organization and moderation of Attorney David Honig, Justice and Political Science Professional Seminar, February 16, 2018.
Assisted in the organization and moderation of Sheriff Michael Chitwood, Justice and Political Science/ College of Liberal Arts Professional Seminar, January 19, 2018.
Nelson, R. B., Yusef, K., & Cooper, A. (Summer, 2019). Expanding minds through research: Juvenile justice
and big data. Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research Journal, 2 (4), 1-7.
Yusef, K., Dix-Richardson, F., & Nelson, R.B. (2019). Florida historically Black colleges and universities address racial disparities within the criminal justice system using results-based accountability. Race and Justice, 9 (1) 22- 45.
Wilder-Bonner, K. (2014). Race, space, and being policed: A qualitative analysis of residents’ experiences
with southern patrols. Race and Justice Scholar, 4, (2): 124-151.
Gabbidon, S.L., Higgins, G., & Wilder Bonner, K. (2013). Black supporters of racial profiling: A Demographic Profile. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 24 (4): 422-440.
Gabbidon, S.L., Greene, H.T., & Wilder, K. (2004). Still excluded: An update on the status of African American scholars in the discipline of criminology and criminal justice. The Journal of Research, in Crime and Delinquency 41, (4): 384-406.
Nelson, R., Yusef, K., & Dix-Richardson, F. (Forthcoming, 2023). System’s failure: Black children left behind. In Small, C.S. (Ed.), Anti-Blackness: White privilege, allyship, and psychology (pp. TBA). Oxford University Press.
West-White, C., Mathis, R., Boulware, J., & Yusef, K. (2023). Mamas, martyrs, and jezebels: Myths, legends, and other lies you've been told about Black women. Black Lawrence Press.
Yusef, K. & Yusef, T. (2017) Criminalizing race, racializing crime. The Wiley Handbook of the History and Philosophy of Criminology. John Wiley & Sons, Ruth Triplett (Ed.)
Johnson, M.B., Wilder, K. & Lars, M. (2008). African Americans families, child maltreatment, & parental rights termination litigation. In Parks, G.S., Jones, S.E., & Cardi, W.J. (Eds.). Critical realism: Intersections of psychology, race and law. New York: The New Press.
Wilder Bonner, K. (2009). Community policing. In Encyclopedia of race and crime. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Wilder Bonner, K. (2009). Center on Race, Crime and Justice, John Jay College. In Encyclopedia of race and crime. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Nelson, R. and Yusef, K. (September 2023). Jacksonville Zone 3 Community Safety and Engagement Action Plan.
Bethune-Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Yusef, K. (September 2023). Phase Two “I Fear for My Life” Final Report and Recommendations. Submitted to the 400 Years of African American History Commission and its affiliated partners.
Nelson, R., Dix-Richardson, F. & Yusef, K., (December 2022). Orange County Community and Family Services Department, Follow-Up Review and Analysis of Population-Level Risk Factor Data Orange County Department of Community and Family Services, submitted to Forefront for Orange County Government.
Yusef, K. (July 2022). Elementary School Empowerment Series Final Evaluation Report. Submitted to Principal Investigator Dr. Randy Nelson, Volusia County School Board, and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
Yusef, K. (June 2022). Operation Save Our Sons, Bridging the Gap Final Evaluation and Recommendations, Cohort Three. Submitted to Bishop John Guns of St. Pauls Church of Jacksonville, Program Founder and Assistant Chief Paul Restivo, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Yusef, K. (June 2022). Bowie State University Academic Program Review, Criminal Justice Program, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Human Services, Bowie State University.
Nelson, R. and Yusef, K. (May 2022). Seminole County Community Safety and Engagement Action Plan. Bethune- Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
Nelson, R. and Yusef, K. (May 2022). St. Petersburg Community Safety and Engagement Action Plan. Bethune- Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to St. Petersburg Police Department.
Nelson, R. and Yusef, K. (December 2021). Pasco County Community Safety and Engagement Action Plan. Bethune- Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to Pasco Sheriff’s Office.
Nelson, R. and Yusef, K. (September 2021). Jacksonville Zone 2 Community Safety and Engagement Action Plan.Bethune-Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Nelson, R. and Yusef, K. (August 2021). DeLand Spring Hill Community Safety and Engagement Action Plan. Bethune-Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Yusef, K. (July 2021). Operation Save Our Sons, Bridging the Gap Final Evaluation and Recommendations, Cohort Two. Submitted to Bishop John Guns of St. Pauls Church of Jacksonville, Program Founder and Assistant Chief Derrick Mitchell, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Nelson, R. and Yusef, K. (June 2021). Mercy Drive Community Safety and Engagement Action Plan. Bethune- Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to The City of Orlando and the Orlando Police Department.
Nelson, R., Yusef, K., Scheuch, K., Love, R. (May 2021). Review of Pasco Sheriff’s Office Intelligence-Led Policing Manual. Bethune-Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to Pasco Sheriff’s Office.
Nelson, R. and Yusef, K. (April 2021). Washington Shores Community Safety and Engagement Action Plan. Bethune- Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to The City of Orlando and the Orlando Police Department.
Nelson, R. and Yusef, K. (February 2021). Parramore Community Safety and Engagement Action Plan. Bethune- Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to The City of Orlando and the Orlando Police Department.
Yusef, K. (December 2020). Operation Save Our Sons, Bridging the Gap Final Evaluation and Recommendations. Submitted to Bishop John Guns of St. Pauls Church of Jacksonville, Program Founder and Assistant Chief Derrick Mitchell, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, 38 pages.
Nelson, R.B., Yusef, K., Gonzalez, D., & Boyd, K. (October 2000). Mercy Drive Community Solutions Summit. Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to Orange County Commissioner Rod Love.
Nelson, R.B., Yusef, K., Gonzalez, D., & Boyd, K. (October 2000). Comprehensive Solutions to the Violence in the Pine Hills Community. Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to Orange County Commissioner Rod Love.
Nelson, R.B. and Yusef, K. (March 2020). Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Community Engagement and Action Plan: Zone 4.Bethune-Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Nelson, R.B. and Yusef, K. (July 2019). Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Community Engagement and Action Plan: Zone 1.Bethune-Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Nelson, R.B. and Yusef, K. (July 2019). Groveland Four Summary and Recommendations. Submitted to Central Florida Urban League, Board of Directors.
Nelson, R.B. and Yusef, K. (September 2018). Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Community Engagement and Action Plan: Zone 5. Bethune-Cookman University Center for Law and Social Justice. Submitted to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Nelson, R. B., Yusef, K., & Allen-Kelsey, J. G. (February 2021). It’s about accountability: Police & community engagement. Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association Hawkins Herald Newsletter.
Nelson, R. B., Yusef, K., & Allen-Kelsey, J. G. (2020, Fall/Winter). Responding to the call: Police accountability and community engagement. NABCJ Justice Commentary, 3 (1), 17-18.
Nelson, R.B., Yusef, K. (2017). Florida’s historically Black colleges and universities and Florida’s Sheriff Association led the way: Law enforcement recruitment and community engagement. Florida Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs AllPoints Bulletin, 27 (4), 18-19.
Wilder Bonner, K. (2008, Summer). Policing the use of deadly force: Black & brown victims, blue innocence. NABCJ Justice Commentary, 43-46.
Yusef, K. (July 2021). Connecting Community-Based Undergraduate Research with Housing Justice and Racial Justice in Boulder, Colorado". Dr. Sabrina Sideris. Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research Journal. Guest Reviewer.
Yusef, K. (July 2019). Race, law, & American society, 1607-present, 2e. Gloria Browne-Marshall, Taylor and Francis Publishing. Guest Reviewer.
Yusef, K. (May 2019). Impacts of undergraduate research programs focused on under-represented minorities: Twenty years of gradual process and the practices that contributed to it. Julie Foertsch. Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research Journal. Guest Reviewer.
Black Voters Matter Civic Engagement Grant, $7,500 on behalf of The Center for Law & Social Justice (PIs: Dr. Frank Wood and Dr. Kideste Yusef).
Ready, Set, Vote, Florida HBCUs Civic Engagement Initiative on behalf of The Center for Law & Social Justice, $2,500 total for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 (PIs: Dr. Frank Wood and Dr. Kideste Yusef).
Fair Elections Center 2022 Legacy Initiative Action Plan Support Grant, Campus Vote Project 2022 Voter Friendly Campus on behalf of Bethune-Cookman University, $5,000 (PIs: Dr. Kideste Yusef and Dr. Frank Wood), October 2022.
“Teens and Police Service Academy (TAPS)”, Multistate Mentoring Initiative for Youth & Police, $66,000 over 2-years, Office Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. June, 2022. PI: Dr. Kideste Yusef (unable to fulfil grant obligations based on police agency pull out).
“Florida Humanities Council for an Antiracism Project”, the Volusia County Public Library, $500/$150 per collaborator. With this grant, the library system intends to create “Community Conversation Kits,” which would be circulated to residents of Volusia County, enabling them to begin discussions on racism and how to overcome racism in our community. PI: Dr. Clarissa West-White. Collaborators: Dr. Matilda Johnson, Dr. Headley White, & Dr. Kideste Yusef, July 2021.
“Be the Change Scholarship Fund”, Bethune-Cookman University Justice 4 All Initiative, Tampa Bay Rays Racial Equity Grant Program, $25,000 renewable up to four years. This initiative seeks to develop the next generation of law enforcement professionals and improve police-community relations. Co-PI: Dr. Randy Nelson and Dr. Kideste Yusef, 2021-2022.
TSU-Hewlett-B-CU OER grant. Initial $500 per ten faculty members, with additional $5,176 per course for the development of supplemental resources. The grant provides funds for departments or individual faculty members to convert courses to OER, beginning with graduate faculty. PI: Dr. Clarissa West-White, June 2021.
“Examination of the Communities that Care Model Toward Understanding Juvenile Risk of Recidivism”, Center for Undergraduate Research Excellence (CURE), Summer 2017-2018, $5,000. This program seeks to enhance undergraduate students’ undergraduate experience by engaging in research opportunities with a faculty mentor.
“An Interdisciplinary Exploratory Examination of Variables Impacting Juvenile Delinquency and the Risk of Recidivism”, Center for Undergraduate Research Excellence (CURE) Summer 2016-2017, $7,500. This program seeks to enhance undergraduate students’ undergraduate experience by engaging in research opportunities with a faculty mentor.
“Policing Race withing Public Spaces”, Magnet Dissertation Fellowship Award, $20,000, The Graduate School, CUNY (2008-2009). The highest award granted to one doctoral student per year to support exemplary dissertation research. PI: Dr. Kideste Yusef
Recipient, Dean K. Harrison Graduate Award, The Graduate School, $8,000, 2004-2008
Recipient, Scholarly Achievement Award for Productivity, $4,500, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2004-2007
Recipient, Magnet Dissertation Fellowship Award, $20,000, The Graduate School, 2008-2009
Recipient, Provost’s Graduate Teaching Fellowship, The Graduate School, 2004-2009
Bethune-Cookman University Center for Law & Social Justice, “Be the Change Initiative” proposal submitted to NBA Foundation Grants for $250,000 (PIs: Dr. Randy Nelson and Dr. Kideste Yusef), June 2021 (Not funded).
“Research and Advocacy: Assessing Strategies to Reduce the Criminalization on Black Girls in Florida” proposal submitted to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Interdisciplinary Research Leaders, for $75,000 per PI and $125,000 for research project grant over three years (PIs: Dr. Vanessa Patino Lydia, Dr. Vicky Basra, and Dr. Kideste Yusef), May 2021. (Not Funded)
“Building Police Legitimacy and Community Trust: The Road to Safer Communities” proposal submitted to Center for Advancing Opportunity, HBCU Faculty Research Grant, for $492,000 (PIs: Dr. Randy Nelson and Dr. Kideste Yusef), August 2020. (Not Funded)
Council of Independent Colleges, Legacies of American Slavery, Regional Collaboration Partner, Bethune-Cookman University (2020, Co-authored proposal with PIs- Dr. Randy Nelson, Dean Janice Allen-Kelsey, and Dean Randolph Bracy), April 2020. (Not Funded)
Law Enforcement & Community Engagement/ B-CU Center for Law & Social Justice, Charles Koch Institute, for $5.9 million (Co-authored proposal with PI- Dr. Randy Nelson), September 2019. (Not Funded).
“Suicidal Ideation” proposal submitted to the National Institute of Health for $450,000 (Fall 2017, Co- authored proposal with PI- Dr. Randy Nelson). (Not Funded)