Maurice St Matthews
Ph.D. Student in Criminal Justice at University of New Haven
📧 mstma1@unh.newhaven.edu
📍 West Haven, CT
Education
- Ph.D. Criminal Justice
University of New Haven (current) - M.Sc. Criminology & Criminal Justice
Northeastern University - B.Sc. Sociology
Southern Connecticut State University
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:
- 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
Professional Experience
Case Manager | Community Solutions, Inc
Dec 2023 - Aug 2024
- Administer risk assessments to identify and target criminogenic needs
- Conduct weekly case management sessions with BOP and USPO clients
- Participate in peer review team (PRT) meetings
Research Assistant | Northeastern University
Sep 2023 - Apr 2024
- Conducted interviews with correctional officers
- Performed qualitative analysis using NVivo
- Coordinated team meetings on project progress
Case Manager | Connecticut Renaissance
Jun 2023 - Sep 2023
- Managed individualized case plans for clients
- Coordinated with parole officers for compliance monitoring
- Completed data-driven reporting for 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