Danielle Rousseau

Danielle Rousseau is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Boston University's Metropolitan College. Her research and practice focus on the intersections of mental health, trauma, gender, and social justice, with a particular emphasis on integrating mindfulness and yoga into criminal justice interventions. She holds a PhD in Criminology and Justice Policy from Northeastern University, an MA in Clinical Forensic Psychology from the University of Denver, and a BA from the University of Vermont.

• PhD: Northeastern University, Criminology and Justice Policy
• MA: University of Denver, Clinical Forensic Psychology
• BA: University of Vermont

Rousseau's research explores trauma-informed approaches to justice, opioid addiction treatment, and sexual violence recovery. She advocates for holistic self-care practices and has developed yoga and mindfulness curricula for marginalized populations, including incarcerated individuals and veterans. Her work emphasizes systemic inequities in sentencing and the need for trauma-aware criminal justice policies.

In 2010, she won the Young Scholar Paper Competition for her presentation on criminal labeling of DUI offenders. She has also secured grants from the Florida Blue Foundation and the Chartrand Family Fund to advance trauma-informed interventions.

Her teaching includes courses like Trauma and Crisis Intervention and Criminology, where she integrates real-world applications of justice advocacy and self-care. She collaborates with organizations like Yoga 4 Change to bridge academic research and community service.