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Criminologist, Professor, Scholar, & Consultant
Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D. is a Professor in the School of Criminal Justice, College of Public Affairs, and a Research Fellow in the Center for International and Comparative Law, and the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore. He has been a Visiting Professor at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany, and University of Padua, Italy.
Working the Night Shift
/by Jeffrey Ian RossIn our postindustrial and highly diverse and urbanized world, many people navigate life during unconventional hours. One of the notable often-overlooked group that occupies this space are referred to as “night owls,” “night people,” and “night workers.” In principle, night owls, are people who “come alive” at night. We see them on the street, running, […]
Navigating “Space Invaders” in Public Life
/by Jeffrey Ian RossThe movement of individuals and their frequent encroachment on personal space in public settings (particularly those located in urban environments) poses unique challenges. These encounters consist of numerous types of interactions, norms, and unwritten rules that people follow or engage in or with in a multitude of places. These exchanges also lead to a complex […]
Would my eighth-grade typing teacher be proud of me now?
/by Jeffrey Ian RossWell, that assumes she’s still alive, cares about the quirks of her former students, and, frankly, remembers me at all. Let me take you back a few decades. Grade eight typing class was one of my numerous academic struggles. My thirteen-year-old hands just wouldn’t cooperate with the commands my brain sent them. I can still […]