School of Social Sciences and International Studies

Melanie Simpson, A.A., B.A., '18 M.A. Applied Behavioral Science

Master's Thesis: Female-Specific Risk Assessment in Juvenile Court

Melanie Simpson graduated from Sinclair Community College in 2000 with an A.A. in Criminal Justice, and from Wright State in 2006 with a B.A. in Psychology. As a probation officer with
Montgomery County Juvenile Court, she decided to advance her career in juvenile justice and returned to Wright State in 2016 to obtain her master’s degree. Working with a youthful population, the specific challenges of working with female offenders became a personal passion. Using the current assessment system, the responses of males and females were compared in hopes to improve the system and ensure that the individual needs of each youth are being met. Melanie is overwhelmingly grateful for the unending and unwavering support of her family and friends throughout this process.

 


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