Kristina P. Brant

Brant’s research interests focus broadly on the structural and cultural factors which condition transition to adulthood. Specifically; she is interested in how criminal justice and education policies and programs affect young people’s social-cognitive processes; including self-awareness; information processing; and decision making. In her research; she hopes to combine in-depth fieldwork and quantitative analysis to study these effects. Currently; Brant also works as a Research Assistant for the National UnDACAmented Research Project; studying the effects of Obama’s Deferred Action program on undocumented young adults.