MOLLY BUCHANAN Doctoral Candidate University of Florida Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law CURRICULUM VITAE

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1 MOLLY BUCHANAN Doctoral Candidate University of Florida Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law mollyeileenbuchanan.wordpress.com CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION 2016 Ph.D., Criminology, Law and Society (exp.) University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Dissertation: The interplay of fathers histories of criminal justice system involvement on social and human capital, parenting capacities and offspring s outcomes: An intergenerational, structural equation approach Committee: Professors Marvin D. Krohn (chair), Travis Gerke, Chris L. Gibson, Lonn Lanza-Kaduce Exams: Area: Crime and Justice; Tool: Criminological Theory and Methods 2012 M.S., Criminal Justice Northeastern University, Boston, MA Thesis: Just how far does the apple fall? The effects of parental incarceration of offspring s criminal justice outcomes Committee: Professors Natasha Frost (chair), Simon Singer Exams: Criminal Justice 2008 B.A. magna cum laude, Psychology Framingham State University, Framingham, MA Thesis: Effects of parental divorce on offspring s future relationships and well-being Committee: Professor Pamela Ludemann (chair) AWARDS & HONORS 2015 Invited Speaker, UF Criminology & Law Honor Society Speaker Series: Professional Development of Criminology and Criminal Justice Undergraduates 2015 Outstanding Colleague, UF Gator Criminology Syndicate 2015 Most Service to the Department, UF Gator Criminology Syndicate 2015 Selected Department Representative, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Doctoral Student Summit 2014 Ronald L. Akers Graduate Student Paper Award, University of Florida 2014 Most Service to the Department, UF Gator Criminology Syndicate 2012 Outstanding Undergraduate Mentorship, UF Gator Criminology Syndicate 2009 Graduate Dean s Scholarship ( ), Northeastern University, Boston, MA 2008 Academic Excellence Award, Framingham State University Psychology & Philosophy Department 2003 Staff of the Year, Robert F. Kennedy Children s Action Corps, Lancaster, MA

2 RESEARCH Research Interests: Developmental & Life-course Criminology; Evidence-based Prevention and Intervention; Corrections and Juvenile Justice Issues; Cross-cultural Comparative Analyses Fellowships: 2015 Pre-doctoral Fellowship. Summer Research Fellowship, University of Florida College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, $3300 Grants: 2013 Co-Investigator. The effectiveness of sociological theories of deviance in explaining deviant behavior among college students. U.S.-Japan Research Grant with Professor Marvin D. Krohn (University of Florida) and Professor Emiko Kobayashi (Kanazawa University, Japan), $ Grant Writer and Team Leader. Using the death penalty: Should we flip the switch? Bob Graham Center Civil Debate Wall Research Grant, University of Florida with Professor Megan Kienzle (SUNY- Brockport) and Kathy Zambrana, M.A. (University of Florida), $1500 Research Positions: *denotes ongoing position 2014* Research Team Member: Evaluation of Gainesville Police Department Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program implementation Faculty Advisor: Professor Marvin D. Krohn Highlights: Developed survey instrument and sampling strategy for elementary aged participants; Prepared and revised Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents; Facilitate communication among law enforcement officers, school officials, University of Florida IRB and research team; Supervise undergraduate research assistants 2014 Research Assistant to Professor Abigail Fagan Highlights: Contributed to development of undergraduate crime prevention textbook; Edited chapter content; Drafted PowerPoint, exams, and graphic representations of data 2012* Data Analyst: Rochester Youth Development Study; Rochester Intergenerational Study Faculty Advisor: Professor Marvin D. Krohn Highlights: Secondary data analysis of restricted-access, longitudinal datasets; Develop research questions and appropriate methodological approaches; Prepare and co-author manuscripts; Prepare and present findings at academic conferences Junior Research Associate: Crime & Justice Institute, Boston, MA 2012 Supervisor: Leonard W. Engel, Esq., Managing Associate for Policy Highlights: Assisted drafting Containing Corrections Costs, Improving Public Safety: Policy Recommendations culminating in Arkansas Public Safety Improvement Act 570; Prepared pretrial diversion proposal promoting use of evidence-based practices and validated risk assessments in MA criminal courts; Assisted online draft of Coming Home: A Resource Directory for Ex-Offenders Returning to Massachusetts Communities Updated May of 7

3 Professional Development - Research: 2013 Seminar in Advanced Research Techniques in Social Personality Psychology, University of Florida 2013 Analyzing Developmental Trajectories, ICPSR Summer Program, Amherst, MA 2013 Project to Proposals: An Intensive Graduate Fellowship-Writing Workshop, Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere, University of Florida 2012 Seminar in Quasi-experimental Design and Analysis, University of Florida Publications (Peer-Reviewed): Thornberry, T. P., Krohn, M. D., Bears-Augustyn, M., Buchanan, M., & Greenman, S. (2015). The impact of adolescent risk behavior on partner relationships. Advances in Life Course Research, Special Issue on Offending and Families, doi: /j.alcr Buchanan, M. (2007). Effects of parental divorce on offspring s future relationships and wellbeing. FSU Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 13, Publications (Forthcoming): Krohn, M. D., Buchanan, M., Davis, A. (In press). Life-course criminology. In J. Wright (Ed.) International Encyclopedia of Social and Behavioral Sciences (2nd ed.). Oxford, U.K.: Elsevier. Eassey, J. M., & Buchanan, M. (In press). Fleas and feathers: The role of peers in the study of juvenile delinquency. In M. Krohn & J. Lane (Eds.) Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice Handbook. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell Publishers. Publications (In Preparation): Buchanan, M., & Krohn, M. D. (Manuscript in progress). The interrelationships of individuals self-esteem, criminal pathways, and formal system contacts. Kobayashi, E., & Buchanan, M. (Manuscript in progress). Gender differences in the effects of deviant peers: A comparison of college students in Japan and the United States. Buchanan, M. & Antle, K. A. (Manuscript in progress). Parental incarceration experiences in a college student sample: Implications for academic professionals. Baldwin, J. M., Brown, T., Buchanan, M., & Krohn, M. D. (Book In Progress). Trapped in a cage: An examination of rural gangs in the American South. Buchanan, M., & Eassey, J. M. (Manuscript in progress). The effects of parental incarceration over the life course: A propensity score approach. Buchanan, M., & Baldwin, J. M. (Manuscript in progress). Teach that kid a lesson: The evolution of the juvenile justice system and theory-based missteps A research note. Lee, M., Park, H., Buchanan, M., & Kim, J. (Manuscript in progress). Task segregation by sex: Alienation of Korean female police officers. Buchanan, M., & Costa, E. (Manuscript in progress). Elaborating and applying interactional theory to gang involvement. Buchanan, M., & Fagan, A. (Manuscript in progress; order of authorship currently alphabetical). Best-practices: A critical review of delinquency prevention and intervention best-practices lists. Buchanan, M., Fagan, A., & Gibson, C. L. (Book Chapter in progress; order of authorship currently alphabetical). Life-course development and crime: Prenatal and early Updated May of 7

4 childhood. In B. Teasdale and M. S. Bradley (Eds.) Preventing Crime and Violence. In I. Sloboda & H. Petras (Series Eds.) Advances in Prevention Science. New York, NY: Springer Press. Conference Presentations: *denotes active presenter Buchanan, M.* (Forthcoming). Intergenerational effects of formal system responses across parents criminal trajectories on offspring s outcomes. American Society of Criminology, Washington D.C. Costa, E. T.*., Buchanan, M., & Krohn, M. D. (March 2015). Elaborating and applying interactional theory to gang involvement. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Orlando, FL Krohn, M. D.*, Buchanan, M., & Dong, B. (November 2014). Assessing the effects of Head Start participation on youths antisocial outcomes. American Society of Criminology, San Francisco, CA Buchanan, M.*, & Krohn, M. D. (September 2014). Parental incarceration experiences in a college student sample: Implications for academic professionals. Southern Criminal Justice Association, Clearwater, FL Buchanan, M.* (August 2014). Teach that kid a lesson: A critical examination of the social construction, theoretical misinterpretations and legal fictions spurring punitive juvenile justice sanctions. Society for the Study of Social Problems, San Francisco, CA Buchanan, M.*, & Eassey, J. M. (August 2014). The effects of parental incarceration over the life course: A propensity score approach. American Sociological Association, San Francisco, CA Buchanan, M.*, Krohn, M. D., Kobayashi, E., Pujols, B., & Lee, Y. (June 2014). Assessing General Strain Theory: Preliminary analyses of a comprehensive model. Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences, Portsmouth, RI Matsuda, M.*, Buchanan, M., & Krohn, M. D. (November 2013). Incarceration, reintegration, and parent, partner and peer relationships. American Society of Criminology, Atlanta, GA Buchanan, M.*, Kim, J., & Krohn, M. D. (September 2013). Significant life events and desistance from crime: Do mediation or moderation effects of self-control transcend culture? Southern Criminal Justice Association, Virginia Beach, VA Buchanan, M.*, Krohn, M. D., Matsuda, M., Thornberry, T. P., & Lizotte, A. J. (March 2013). An examination of whether post-incarceration protective factors diminish the problematic impact of incarceration on reentry. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Dallas, TX Thornberry, T. P.*, Krohn, M. D.*, Bears-Augustyn, M., Buchanan, M., & Greenman, S. (December 2012). The interplay of family formation and criminal behavior. Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement. Amsterdam, Netherlands Buchanan, M.* (November 2012). Effects of parental incarceration on offspring s criminal justice and mental health outcomes. American Society of Criminology, Chicago, IL Buchanan, M.*, Krohn, M. D., Matsuda, M., & Thornberry, T. P., & Newland, S. E. (September 2012). Protection against the problematic effects of incarceration for reentering society: An examination of pre-incarceration protective factors. Association, Jacksonville, FL Southern Criminal Justice Updated May of 7

5 Buchanan, M.* (May 2008). Effects of parental divorce on offspring s future relationships. 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA TEACHING Areas of Interest: Research Methods Data analysis Academic writing; Research Processes; Professional applications Criminal Justice Systems & Processes Corrections; Juvenile Justice; Juvenile Delinquency Criminological Theory Applications of theory in prevention and interventions; Professional applications Instructor Experience: # of Semesters: Research Methods in Criminal Justice 2 (traditional) Applied Criminology 2 (traditional) Criminological Theory 3 (traditional and online) Advanced Principles of Criminal Justice 5 (traditional) Security Management and Supervision 1 (traditional) Course Development Experience: Research Methods with lecture and SPSS laboratory components Professional Development for undergraduates Criminological Theory traditional and online Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Corrections Professional Development - Teaching: 2015 The Flipped/Hybrid Classroom, Teaching Center, University of Florida 2013 Faculty Institute Online Course Development, Center for Instructional Technology and Training (CITT), University of Florida 2012 College and University Teaching, University of Florida 2012 Strategies for Creating an Effective Undergraduate Methods Course hosted by Florida Society for the Social Sciences with Dr. Rob White, University of Florida NON-ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Crime Scene Services Assistant 2010 Agency: Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab, Sudbury, MA Supervisor: Detective Lieutenant Kenneth Martin (retired) Duties: Work alongside sworn personnel; Assured quality gathering, recording, and maintenance of digital and material evidence; Fulfilled officials requests for statistical reports, digital evidence, cold case files, and other case-based requests Victim Services Coordinator 2008 Agency: LUK, Inc. - Strengthening, Transitioning, Empowering Program, Worcester, MA Supervisor: Melissa Murphy, M.A. Updated May of 7

6 Duties: Coordinated free crisis intervention and advocacy to OUI/DUI victims across 72 MA cities and towns funded by Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA); Drafted successful, grant proposals; Developed and delivered public awareness campaigns Highlights: Assisted in multi-agency grant application awarded to Worcester Department of Health & Human Services (2008) - Environmental Approaches to Preventing Youth Alcohol, Prescription Drug, and other Substance Abuse Youth Support Case Manager 2007 Agency: LUK, Inc. - Family-Adolescent Assessment & Resiliency Program, Worcester, MA Supervisor: Melissa Murphy, M.A. Duties: Provided intensive intervention, advocacy, and support for at-risk youths and their families; Assessed risk and protective factors using quantitative and qualitative tools; Coordinated with schools, courts, Department of Youth Services and Department of Children and Families to aid on-going success Residential Supervisor and Youth Caseworker 2005 Agency: Robert F. Kennedy Children s Action Corps: Lancaster Campus, MA Supervisor: Cindy Schofield, M.A. Duties: Structured and maintained milieu for behaviorally and emotionally disturbed residents; Implemented daily strength-based, therapeutic activities; Effectively managed staff during shift crises; Collected and disseminated observational data on clients progress, behaviors, and outcomes PROFESSIONAL SERVICE & MEMBERSHIPS Student Advising: *denotes ongoing position 2015 Thesis Chair; University of Florida Undergraduate Honors Thesis 2013* Graduate Student Mentor, University of Florida 2012* Undergraduate Research Mentor, University of Florida Department Involvement: Workshop Coordinator, UF Gator Criminology Syndicate Communications Liaison, UF Gator Criminology Syndicate President, UF Gator Criminology Syndicate Graduate Student Representative, Graduate Student Advisory Council, Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, University of Florida Secretary, UF Gator Criminology Syndicate Executive Board Member, Criminology-Criminal Justice Graduate Student Association, Northeastern University Affiliations & Memberships: *denotes currently active 2014 American Sociological Association (ASA) 2014 Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) 2014* Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences (NEACJS) 2012* Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) 2012* ASC Division of Life-course & Developmental Criminology 2012* Southern Criminal Justice Association (SCJA) 2009* American Society of Criminology (ASC) 2007 Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Partners in Prevention Updated May of 7

7 Central Massachusetts Adolescent Substance Abuse Coalition (CMASAC) National Youth Project Using Minibikes (NYPUM), Certified Instructor Molly Buchanan SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY Microsoft Excel; R; SAS (unix); SPSS; STATA NVivo; Qualtrics Blackboard; Canvas; Sakai REFERENCES Dr. Ronald L. Akers Dr. Abigail A. Fagan Dr. Marvin D. Krohn Phone: (352) Phone: (352) Phone: (352) Mailing Address: Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, University of Florida P.O. Box , Gainesville, FL Updated May of 7