Kevin T.

Wolff

Dr. Kevin T. Wolff is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at John Jay College and a recognized expert in juvenile justice, dynamic risk assessment, and the impact of childhood adversity on offending behavior. His research integrates rigorous quantitative methods to examine the development and persistence of antisocial behavior among justice-involved youth, with a focus on identifying modifiable risk and protective factors. Dr. Wolff has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, many exploring the role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), temperament, mental health, and treatment quality in predicting juvenile recidivism and system outcomes. He is frequently engaged in program evaluation, including alternatives to incarceration and violence reduction initiatives, and has received funding from the National Institute of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and multiple state and local agencies. His work emphasizes policy-relevant evidence, often leveraging large administrative datasets to inform best practices in community supervision, risk assessment, and rehabilitative interventions. Dr. Wolff’s contributions have earned numerous awards for scholarly excellence and his research continues to shape national discourse on trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate responses to youth justice. He also serves as a mentor and doctoral research advisor, supporting the next generation of criminological scholars.