She graduated with her Ph.D in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine in 2016, after receiving her B.A. with honors and highest distinction in Clinical and Social Psychology from the University of Rochester in 2011. Her program of research seeks to produce developmentally sound research that can improve how the juvenile justice system interfaces with youth and their families. Caitlin can be contacted at: cavana81@msu.edu.