She received her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, where she also received her MA in Criminal Justice and Criminology and a BS in Criminal Justice. Cassandra’s research interests span both institutional and community corrections with an emphasis on contemporary issues in corrections, including problem-solving courts and the reentry and reintegration of offenders. Much of the research Cassandra has been involved in focuses on evidence-based practices and program evaluations in an effort to identify what works in corrections. Her research has been published in Criminal Justice and Behavior, Journal of Criminal Justice, and Criminal Justice Policy Review. Cassandra currently teaches undergraduate Corrections and Ethics in Criminal Justice courses at FAU.