Maurice St Matthews - Academic CV

Professional Summary

Doctoral student interested in digital deviance, correctional experiences, and organizational behavior within justice systems. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative research logics and frontline reentry case management.

Education

Ph.D., Criminal Justice Current
University of New Haven
M.Sc., Criminology & Criminal Justice 2023
Northeastern University
B.Sc., Sociology 2022
Southern Connecticut State University

Research Focus

Deviant behavior and digital environments
Cyber-sexual behavior and digital deviance
Digital surveillance & mediated experiences
Institutionalized hopelessness in carceral settings
Organizational dynamics in justice systems
Community reentry outcomes
Correctional practices & rehabilitation

Technical Proficiencies

SPSS (Advanced)
R Studio (Intermediate)
NVivo (Qualitative)
Digital Ethnography
Quantitative & Qualitative Design

Certifications

CITI Program: Social & Behavioral Research
Trauma-Informed Practices
Motivational Interviewing Certified
Core Correctional Practices (CCP)
Case Planning & ISCP
First Aid/CPR/AED

Affiliations

American Society of Criminology (ASC)
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)

Research & Academic Experience

Graduate Research Assistant Aug 2024 – Present

University of New Haven, Center for Advanced Policing

Created de-escalation training sessions for law enforcement and non-sworn public safety agencies
Conducted data cleaning, coding & automation scripting

Graduate Research Assistant Sep 2023 – Apr 2024

Northeastern University

Interviewed correctional officers about institutional stressors
Performed NVivo-based qualitative coding
Led weekly methodology meetings

Professional Experience

Case Manager Dec 2023 – Aug 2024

Community Solutions, Inc.

Developed individualized case plans for reentry clients
Monitored BOP/USPO client progress
Presented cases in Peer Review Team meetings

Case Manager Jun 2023 – Sep 2023

Connecticut Renaissance

Developed reentry treatment plans
Coordinated with parole officers
Maintained DOC reporting (PDMS)

Peer-Reviewed Publication

St Matthews, M., & Bleakley, P. (2025). ‘Hey There Beautiful’: Online Disinhibition in Comments on OnlyFans Promotional Posts on Instagram and X. Sexuality & Culture.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12119-025-10431-3

Non–Peer-Reviewed Article

St Matthews, M. (2025). Racially Disparate Revocation Outcomes in Community Corrections Systems. Evidence-Based Practice Hub.

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Conference Presentations

ASC Annual Meeting (2025)
St. Matthews, M., Garcia-Hallett, J., Inzana, V., Huebner, B.M., Canada, K.E., & Givens, A. (2025, Nov 12–15). Seeking a Therapeutic Prison: Residents' Desires, Staff Interactions, and Nuances in Treatment [Paper presentation]. ASC, Washington, D.C.

MCJA Annual Meeting (2025)
St. Matthews, M., & Bleakley, P. (2025, Sept 25–27). 'Hey There Beautiful’: Online Disinhibition in Comments on OnlyFans Promotional Posts [Paper presentation]. MCJA, Chicago, IL.