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Dr. Nicholas Bakken is a Professor in Sociology & Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, specializing in criminology, reentry programs, and mental health. Research examines offender reintegration, substance use, and suicidology.
Education includes a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Delaware, M.A. in Criminology from the same institution, and B.S. from UW-La Crosse.
Research explores intersections of criminal behavior and mental health, with focus on gender differences in reentry experiences and substance use patterns. Recent work analyzes self-injurious behaviors and suicidality among college populations.
Publications consistently address rehabilitation challenges, with methodological approaches including program evaluation and longitudinal analysis. Research informs treatment court design and mental health interventions in justice settings.
