Dr. Danielle T. Cooper

Danielle T. Cooper, PhD, CPP is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and the Director of Research at the Tow Youth Justice Institute at the University of New Haven. Dr. Cooper received her B.S. in Justice Systems in 2009, her M.A. in Criminology from the University of Florida in 2011, and her Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Florida in 2015. She is also a Certified Prevention Professional who works with nonprofits and community organizations as a prevention trainer and evaluation consultant. As a committed Educator, Researcher, and Preventionist, she brings her expertise to various practical discussions on juvenile justice policy reform, the experiences of individuals committing sexual offenses, and police-authority dynamics within fragile and marginalized communities.