Danielle C. Kuhl

Danielle C. Kuhl is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), within the College of Arts and Sciences. She joined BGSU in 2007 and holds a PhD in Sociology from The Ohio State University, along with an MA from the same institution and a BA from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Her research focuses on neighborhood effects on crime and delinquency, consequences of community social (dis)organization, and criminological theory. Key areas include adolescent violence and suicidality, as well as the developmental contexts of crime and substance use in emerging adulthood. Her work examines life-course turning points like college attendance and marriage, analyzing how these influence criminal behavior and substance abuse.

Kuhl’s publications explore topics such as victimization pathways, opioid overdose trends, neighborhood cohesion, and the intersection of family dynamics with criminal behavior. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges criminology, sociology, and public health, addressing structural disadvantage and individual-level risk factors.