Dr. Kyle Bares
Criminal Justice
Assistant Professor
Academic Credits
Ph.D., Sociology, Bowling Green State University, 2021
M.A., Sociology, Bowling Green State University, 2018
B.A. Criminal Justice/Psychology, University of Wyoming, 2016
Classes Taught
- 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.
