Cathy Buckert

Cathy Buckert is an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at Roberts University. With expertise in corrections and reentry services, she brings 27 years of experience from the United States Probation Office in Rochester, NY, where she worked until retiring in December 2020. Her educational background includes a Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling, a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Drug and Alcohol Counseling from Springfield College, and a B.A. in Psychology from SUNY Fredonia.

• Certifications: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (NCTI), Motivational Interviewing, Moral Reconation Therapy, Trauma-Informed Responses in Criminal Justice (SAMHSA), Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS).
• Courses Taught: CRJ 305 Correctional Services.
• Research Focus: Rehabilitation and redemption in criminal justice, evidence-based correctional programming, trauma-informed approaches, and workforce development for offenders.
• Scientific Awards:
  • Clair Gsell Excellence in Corrections Award (2016).
• Professional Involvement: Consultant on reentry barriers; board member of the Reentry Association of Western New York; member of the Women’s Initiative Supportive Health (WISH) project.