What does a criminologist do?

Susan Magestro supports youth, parents, and those working directly with young people. She teaches professionals a range of strategies to address high-risk situations, including:

• Rage and Anger

• Trauma and Truncated Grief

• Parents Afraid of Their Children

• Children of All Ages with an Incarcerated Parent

• Social Media Issues and Victims of Online Bullying

• School and Community Violence Perpetrated by Teens

Susan provides consultations and interventions with families, helping them navigate the education, medical, legal, and mental health systems. She specializes in stabilizing rage and anger in high-risk scenarios, always working toward safety and a positive trajectory for youth and families. Her expertise includes "the other domestic violence," where youth are the abusers and parents are the victims—the most frequent reason parents reach out for help.

“Parents believe they are the only family living with the nightmare of youth violence in the home. It is more common than many fathom, but it is a secret kept behind the door. Reaching out to me is one of the hardest calls a parent makes. It is rewarding and an honor to be part of their positive change.”

“By learning how to understand and address anger and rage, we can be ladders of hope and conduits of change.”