She previously worked as a senior research analyst and project researcher for the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General. Her research interests include predictors of recidivism for community correctional populations, risk and need assessment instruments, and gender and crime. She has been active in applied research [Page xix]in Hawaii for both the state correctional agencies and the Federal District of Hawaii Probation Office, in particular in the area of recidivism. She has also been active in the evaluation of the recently formed Girls Court in Hawaii.