Cashen Boccio

Cashen Boccio, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) within the College for Health, Community and Policy.

• Education: Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Florida State University), M.S. in Criminology (California State University, Fresno), B.S. in Biology and B.A. in Sociology (University of Washington).

Research Focus: Boccio investigates trait-based theories of crime, with emphasis on self-control theory, psychopathy, and life-course criminology. Their work explores intersections between virtual socialization, unstructured socializing, and adolescent delinquency/victimization, including substance use patterns and firearm-related behaviors.

Recent publications examine nonlinear relationships in digital media use, vaping correlates, and strain theory applications. Their work has been presented at leading conferences including the American Society of Criminology and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

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Labs & Teams: The College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) at UTSA develops solutions for social issues through education and community partnerships, aligning with Boccio's applied research focus.