Christie Gabriel

Center for Criminal Justice Research
California State University, San Bernardino


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	Christie Gabriel
	Graduate Research Assistant
	Email: cgabriel@csusb.edu

	Christie has been working, under the direction of Drs. Bichler and Sechrest, on the evaluation of a demonstration project funded by the California Board of Correction's Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction Grant (MIOCRG). The project, entitled PASSAGES, provides dually diagnosed offenders (having both mental illness and substance abuse disorders) with a minimum 90 day in-custody treatment program and an individualized, highly structured aftercare program upon their release. Previously, Christie worked closely with Dr. Bichler to conduct a process evaluation of the SPAN program. Christie’s other research interests include prevention of juvenile delinquency through early family intervention. Her focus is from a developmental perspective that acknowledges how inadequate parenting contributes to the emotional and social dysfunction of an individual. Christie is working on an Interdisciplinary M.A. degree combining Psychology and Criminal Justice. Upon completion of her degree she will pursue a doctorate in juvenile delinquency and crime prevention.

Curriculum Vita
Education
	Degree Expected Fall 2003	M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminal Justice & Psychology) California State University, San Bernardino Thesis: The Effects of Nagative Childhood Experiences on the Severity of Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders and Recidivism. Advisor: Dr. Gisela Bichler
	April 1996	Passed the CBEST Exam
	August 1995	B.A., Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara

Research Experience
	2002-present	Research Assistant Collected, input, and statistically evaluated data for ongoing studies evaluating a state funded grant demonstration project entitled The PASSAGES Project, run by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and Department of Behavior Health. The project was designed to re-integrate dually diagnosed offenders back into the community and reduce recidivism. Principle Investigator: Dr. Dale Sechrest.
	2001-2002	Research Assistant Collected and input data, and along with Dr. Gisela Bichler wrote the process evaluation for the state funded grant demonstration project entitled San Bernardino Aftercare Network (SPAN), designed to reduce recidivism rates of mentally ill offenders. Principle Investigator: Dr. Dale Sechrest.
	1995	Research Assistant Collected, input, and statistically evaluated data to determine the extent to which attribution and ethnic stereotypes affected judgments of guilt and aggression.

Employment History
	2001-present	Graduate Research Associate: The Foundation at California State University, San Bernardino. Collect, input, and analyze data from the Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction Grant (MIOCRG) demonstration projects, SPAN and PASSAGES, and write reports related to these projects.
	1999-present	Substitute Teacher: Etiwanda School District, Etiwanda, CA. Carry out teacher’s lesson plans, implement alternative lessons as needed, and maintain an orderly classroom. Served a long- term assignment (four months) for an 8th grade math/science class.
	1999-2000	Substitute Teacher/Alternative Education: Orange County School District, Costa Mesa, CA. Within community based schools, and juvenile detention centers, carry out teacher’s lesson plans, implement alternative lessons as needed, and maintain an orderly classroom (including close monitoring of any gang affiliated communication), complete written reports of any unacceptable behavior amongst inmates.
	1998-present	Tutor: Professional Tutors of America, Yorba Linda, CA. Privately tutor individuals in a variety of subjects. Provide initial assessment, tutoring, and final evaluation for children and young adults who reside in foster care as mandated by the county courts.
	1996-1997	Program Leader: McKinley Children’s Center, San Dimas, CA. Developed an implemented therapeutic activity programs for severely emotionally disturbed (SED) boys. Organized residents’ participant groups, planned specially earned trips for residents and encouraged them to reach their objectives. Served as counselor, surrogate parent, and teacher.

Conference Presentations
	2003	Gabriel, Christie. "Service Needs of Dually Diagnosed Offenders." Presented at the 30th Annual Conference, Western Society of Criminology (Vancouver, Canada, Feb 20-23).
	2002	Gabriel, Christie, Gisela Bichler, and Dale Sechrest. “Integrating Dually Diagnosed Offenders back into the Community: Assessment of the San Bernardino Partners Aftercare Network (SPAN).” Presented at the 29th Annual Meeting, Western Society of Criminology (San Diego, CA., Feb. 21-24.)

Professional Affiliations
	Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society
	American Society of Criminology
	Western Society of Criminology

Publications and Reports
	Gabriel, Christie, Gisela Bichler, and Dale Sechrest. Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction Grant (MIOCRG) Demonstration Project, San Bernardino Aftercare Network (SPAN), Process Evaluation Report (2002).