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Erin Comartin




Assistant Professor of Social Work
526 Varner Hall
(248) 370-2425
comartin@oakland.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Research Interests

Public attitudes of sanctions for sex offenders, juvenile/young adult sex offenders, public policy


Selected Publications

Comartin, E., Kernsmith, R., & Kernsmith, P. (2013) 'Sexting' & sex offender registration: Does age and gender of the offender or sexual orientation of the relationship matter? Deviant Behavior, 34(1), 38-52.

Comartin, E., & Gonzalez-Prendes, A. (2011). Dissonance between personal and professional values: Resolution of an ethical dilemma. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 8(2).

Comartin, E., Kernsmith, P., & Miles, B. (2010). Family experiences of young adult sex offender registration. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 19(2), 204-225.

Comartin, E., Kernsmith, P., & Kernsmith, R. (2009). Sanctions for sex offenders: Fear and public policy. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 48(7), 605-619.


Courses Taught


SW 310: Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
SW 311: Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
SW 318: Foundations of Multicultural Practice



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