College of Arts and Sciences

Criminal Justice Program

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Kyle Bares



Assistant Professor 

 

Academic Credits

• Ph.D., Sociology, Bowling Green State University, 2021
•  M.A., Sociology, Bow;ing Green State University, 2018
•  B.A. Criminal Justice/Psychology, University of Wyoming, 2016

 

Classes Taught at UW

• Criminal Courts and Processes
• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Correctional Theory and Practice
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Research Methods
• Sociology of Law

 

Research Interests

• Criminal Desistance
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Prison Reentry
• Parole Officer Relationship

 

Research Experience

Dr. Bares joined the faculty at UW in the fall of 2022 after completing his Ph.D. at Bowling Green State University. Dr. Bares’ research focuses on juvenile offending and desistance from crime, prison reentry, and the types and influence of support given by a parole officer. His research has been published in journals such as Crime and Delinquency, Criminal Justice Studies, and Youth Violence & Juvenile Justice.