Kimberly Collica-Cox, Ph.D.

A HUGE thank you to the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services for hosting our Pace students in the Criminal Justice Society! It was a fantastic experience to learn about their fire services, fire investigations, EMS, and dispatch. @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege

We are looking for a new therapy team for the awarding winning and nationally recognized Parenting, Prison and Pups Program!!! If you are interested, please email our Director - Dr Kimberly Collica-Cox - kcolllicacox@pace.edu @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege

Anna did a great job presenting for Pace University’s Criminal Justice Society today! The students learned all about Parenting, Prison & Pups, Puppies on the Block, Inside-Out and the benefits of AAT. @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege

Join Anna and I tomorrow when we talk about animal-assisted therapy in the correctional setting! @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege

I am deeply honored to share that I have been awarded the title of Distinguished Professor at Pace University. This recognition reflects my lifelong commitment to the field of CJ through active engagement in our correctional institutions. @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege

Representing Pace University, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences’ Criminal Justice Department with my CRJ Society President, Natasha Depaoli, and Anna! @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege

I am always excited to present on our award winning and nationally recognized Parenting, Prison & Pups program!! This was the second paper for this year’s annual Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ (ACJS) Conference. @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege

First presentation down for the Annual Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ conference! Presenting on Short-Term MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Impact on Post-Release Expectations with Dr. George Day in Philly! First of two papers. @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege

Pace University - Winter 2026: 10 Things to Inspire pace.edu/news/winter-20… Professor Collica-Cox Recognized for Transformative ‘Puppies on the Block’ Partnership @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege @westchestergov @Pawscrossedny

Check out our new article in the Health Promotion Practice Journal-A Westchester County Department of Health, Mercy University & Pace University Collaboration with the Westchester County Department of Correction! @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege ://doi.org/10.1177/15248399251411324

Earlier this week, First Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Correction Nory Padilla attended the Parenting, Prison & Pups: Inside Out graduation. This course gives criminal justice students the opportunity to connect theory to real-world practice. For the residents, the program serves as a pet-therapy–assisted parenting class that helps strengthen parenting skills—an essential component of a successful return to the community. The combination of education, compassion and rehabilitation makes this program truly impactful. Westchester County remains committed to supporting initiatives that benefit both students and residents by promoting understanding, rehabilitation and successful reintegration into the community.

@westchestergov Thank you for your partnership!

.@News12 featured #PaceU’s Parenting, Prison, and Pups program at @DysonCollege, led by Dr. Kimberly Collica-Cox, showcasing the impact of animal-assisted therapy. Watch: iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIframe…

Guess what?! - Parenting, Prison & Pups, our students and of course, Anna, were featured on News 12 today! Our Pace students are able to obtain real world experience at the Westchester Jail in this unique program that no other university offers! @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege

Congratulations to our Pace University students who completed their experiential service hours with the Parenting, Prison & Pups Program! Thank you to 1st DC Padilla & News 12 for visiting our class @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege @westchestergov @HVPaws4Cause

🎉 Congratulations to Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Kimberly Collica-Cox, PhD, on receiving the Edward J. Latessa Practitioner Research Award presented during the American Society of Criminology meeting—highlighting her leadership and impact in the field.

@DysonCollege Thank you!!

Anna makes the Pace News Again! @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege pacechronicle.com/showcase/2025/…

From the field to the classroom: Anna and I are sharing our work with our Pace students and our research from the Westchester County Department of Correction at the Pace University Residential Life Retreat tomorrow. Learning starts now! @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege

Thank you to the American Society of Criminology’s Division on Corrections & Sentencing for this great honor. I am so appreciative ☺️ @PaceUniversity @DysonCollege