My research interests surround the impact of criminal justice system involvement on later life outcomes with a particular focus on juvenile justice, sentencing, disparities and the collateral consequences of a criminal record on employment and education.
Dr. Pesta’s research and teaching interests include juvenile justice, delinquency and education, and translational criminology.
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