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Maurice St Matthews

Ph.D. Student in Criminal Justice at University of New Haven

📧 mstma1@unh.newhaven.edu

📍 West Haven, CT

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Education

Research Focus

My research encompasses correctional practices and offender rehabilitation, with an expanded focus on cyber-sexual deviance and the applied use of criminological theory in both traditional and digital contexts:

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  • Application of criminological theory to cyberbehavior and digital deviance.
  • Racial disparities in community supervision.
  • Post-incarceration long-term outcomes.
  • Intersection of sexual crimes and public perception.

Selected Publications

‘Hey there beautiful’: Online Disinhibition in Comments on OnlyFans Promotional Posts on Instagram and X
Journal of Sexuality & Culture (Under Review)

Professional Experience

Case Manager | Community Solutions, Inc

Dec 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Administer risk assessments to identify and target formerly incarcerated clients' criminogenic needs and develop individualized case plans.
  • Conduct weekly case management sessions with BOP and USPO clients to review their progress within the reentry center and community.
  • Participate in peer review team (PRT) meetings by presenting new clients' assessments and ISP, updates on clients nearing discharge, provide and eliciting peer support for client issues.
Research Assistant | Northeastern University

Sep 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Conducted multiple semi-structured interviews with correctional officers.
  • Performed qualitative analysis using NVivo identifying key stress patterns.
  • Attend weekly meetings with the research team to coordinate and discuss progress in interviews.
Case Manager | Connecticut Renaissance

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

  • Managed individualized case plans for multple formerly incarcerated clients.
  • Coordinated with parole officers to maintain compliance monitoring.
  • Completed data-driven reporting system for client progress tracking.

Technical Proficiencies

Research Methods

  • Digital Ethnography
  • Quantitative Design

Data Analysis

  • SPSS (Advanced)
  • R Studio (Intermediate)
  • NVivo (Qualitative)

Certifications

  • CITI Program: SBE Research
  • Trauma-Informed Care Specialist
  • Motivational Interviewing Certified