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 focuses on correctional practices, community reentry, and the application of criminological theory to both offline and online forms of deviance.
- Cyber-sexual behavior and digital deviance.
- Social dynamics of digital platforms facilitating deviant behavior.
- Community reentry and post-incarceration outcomes.
- Correctional practices and offender rehabilitation.
Selected Publications
Unpeer-Reviewed Articles
Professional Experience
Case Manager | Community Solutions, Inc
Dec 2023 – Aug 2024
- Administered risk assessments to identify and target formerly incarcerated clients' criminogenic needs and develop individualized case plans.
- Conducted weekly case management sessions with BOP and USPO clients to review their progress within the reentry center and community.
- Participated in peer review team (PRT) meetings by presenting new clients' assessments and ISP, updates on clients nearing discharge, 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.
- Attended 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 multiple 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