Marcus Galeste

Dr. Marcus Galeste is currently a Faculty Associate with the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and a Senior Researcher with the State of California.  Prior to receiving his Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State, he received his Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Long Beach, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State Unviersity, Sacramento.  Thus far in his academic and professional career, he has worked on evaluation research grants and projects in collaboration with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the California Board of State and Community Corrections, and other local, state, and federal agencies.  

While his research interests can be broadly defined in terms of law and public policy, he seeks to focus these areas around program evaluation, community corrections, and prisoner reentry--particularly around family support.  Most recently, he has delved into the intersection between behavioral health and justice involvement.  Dr. Galeste has authored and co-authored articles and reviews that have appeared in Western Criminology Review, Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice, Criminal Law Bulletin, Justice Policy Journal, and Criminal Justice Review.  Dr. Galeste also serves as an ad hoc reviewer for Justice Quarterly; Criminal Justice Studies; Criminal Justice Review; Criminology, Criminal Justice Law & Society; Sage Publications; Oxford University Press, among others.