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Dr. Kris Henning is a Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice at Portland State University. Dr. Henning earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont in 1995, leading to his early work counseling prison inmates and conducting forensic assessments. His current research and community service focus on helping criminal justice agencies improve decision-making through data analysis and implementation of evidence-based practices. Major accomplishments in this regard include partnering with the Portland Police Bureau to develop an automated risk assessment system, conducting community surveys, and evaluating different policing strategies. Dr. Henning’s research has been supported by grants from the National Institute of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. He consults regularly with a broad range of criminal justice organizations including law enforcement (e.g., Portland, Bend, Springfield), District Attorneys (e.g., Multnomah, Deschutes), and state agencies (Oregon’s Criminal Justice Commission & Department of Corrections).
Students in Dr. Henning’s prior classes note the following about his teaching:
“Professor Henning was very responsive to inquiries and requests. He was also fair in his responses. I enjoy that he provides every type of access to the material depending on what kind of learner you are (Audio, Visual).”
“Kris has been one of my favorite instructors at PSU. He is very kind, knowledgeable + engaging. I would certainly take another course with him in the future.”
“Our instructor Kris Henning was super helpful and patient. He was willing to answer any question and seemed extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the topics presented.”