Matthew Makarios

Dr. Matthew Makarios is an Assistant Professor in the Criminal Justice Department at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati, specializing in criminological theory and corrections, with additional degrees from Washington State University (M.S.) and University of Minnesota Duluth (B.A.).

His research investigates:

• Developmental impacts of childhood abuse on criminal behavior
• Social consequences of adolescent delinquency
• Risk assessment system development
• Evidence-based correctional practices

Dr. Makarios teaches courses in Introduction to Criminal Justice and Correctional Intervention methodologies.