Ph.D. Student Bio & Interests
Brendan Dooley,
Brendan began his Ph.D. studies in the UMSL CCJ Ph.D. program in 2004. He arrived in St. Louis from Loyola University–Chicago where he completed an M.A. in criminal justice. His thesis examined recidivism rates among gang and non-gang probationers. This line of research was extended during a stint as a research analyst for the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. While working on a grant provided by the National Youth Gang Center a cohort of Illinois prison releasees were followed for a period of time in an attempt to verify the gang/non-gang recidivism differential found in the probation sample. Immediately prior to enrolling at UMSL he worked as a research assistant at Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago on a variety of projects.
Brendan is currently involved in two major projects. The first is an evaluation of reintegration initiatives being implemented in the states of Kansas and Michigan. The work is funded by the JEHT Foundation and directed by Dr. Andres Rengifo. The second is his dissertation which focuses on the question of theoretical convergence/divergence within criminology and criminal justice. Members of the committee include Drs. Richard Rosenfeld (chairman), David Klinger, Richard Wright, and Joachim Savelsberg (University of Minnesota, Sociology). This work is being underwritten in part by a fellowship granted by the Institute for Humane Studies .
Brendan's research interests include criminology, youth gangs, and public policy.