Tusty ten Bensel Data-verified

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Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-22

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11 h-index 48 pubs 323 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Tusty ten Bensel's research focuses on understanding the experiences and perceptions of individuals within correctional and community settings, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable populations. Their work investigates the challenges faced by older offenders during the reentry process, examining parole officers' perspectives on guiding this demographic. Ten Bensel also studies sentencing practices for females convicted of sex offenses, exploring factors that influence decisions regarding incarceration and perceptions of dangerousness.

Further research extends to the provision of end-of-life care within correctional institutions, documenting the experiences of professionals involved in this sensitive area. A significant portion of ten Bensel's work has explored communication competency and personal transformation among women in Bihar, India, through a pilot study and case studies examining the impact of community development efforts. Additionally, their research addresses the experiences of individuals convicted of sex crimes, specifically the influence of interactions with law enforcement on stigma and self-identity.

Ten Bensel is a principal investigator on a National Science Foundation (NSF) REU Site grant totaling $324,987, focused on the scope and consequences of hate crime victimization in the South. With an h-index of 11 and 316 total citations across 46 publications, ten Bensel leads a research group and collaborates with faculty at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, including Julien C. Mirivel and Avinash Thombre.

Metrics

  • h-index: 11
  • Publications: 48
  • Citations: 323

Selected Publications

  • Working for the Greater Good – A Qualitative Study in Uganda to Evaluate Civic and Community Engagement (2025)
  • Special Considerations: Female Sexual Offenders (2025)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Civic and Community Engagement among Poor Rural Women in Bihar: A Pilot Study (2024)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Communication Competency and Positive Communication Among Women in Bihar, India: A Case Study of Heifer International’s Community Development Efforts (2023)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Qualitative Changes in Communication Competency Among Women in Bihar, India: Heifer International’s Impact on Personal Transformation (2023)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Sentencing Females Convicted of Sex Offenses: Examining Measures of Perceived Dangerousness and the Decision to Incarcerate (2021)
    9 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • “We Are All Humans and Deserve a Decent Way to Go”: Examining Professional’s Experiences With Providing End-of-Life Care in Correctional Institutions (2021)
    6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Forced Interactions with Sheriff Deputies Over Time and Their Influence on Stigma and Self Identities among Individuals Convicted of Sex Crimes (2021)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • “Stuck in their Ways”: Examining Parole Officers’ Perceptions on Guiding Older Offenders through the Reentry Process (2021)
    10 citations DOI OpenAlex

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Federal Grants 1 $324,987 total

NSF PI Aug 2021 - Apr 2025

REU Site: The Scope and Consequences of Hate Crime Victimization in the South

RSCH EXPER FOR UNDERGRAD SITES $324,987

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