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Criminologist, Professor, Scholar, & Consultant
Jeffrey Ian Ross, Ph.D., is a criminologist at the University of Baltimore and co-founder of Convict Criminology. He brings an insider’s perspective to his analyses, shaped by his experience as a former courier, taxi driver, corrections worker, and union shop steward. This approach has also benefited from numerous visits to correctional facilities across North America, Europe, and South America, and firsthand research on street culture, and graffiti and street art internationally. Ross has published 30+ books and shares his expertise on corrections, policing, political crime, street culture, and graffiti and street art through scholarship, public writing, speaking, media commentary, and consulting.
Oh Brother, Where Art the Air Conditioners?
/by Jeffrey Ian RossSummer has ended, and the exceedingly hot and inhospitable temperatures that accompanied it this year in many places in the United States and elsewhere are slowly dissipating. While climate scientists and activists debate skeptics about the reality of climate change, one undeniable fact remains: the relentless heat has taken a toll on our environment and […]
Looking for quiet in all the wrong places
/by Jeffrey Ian RossNeighborhoods like Le Marais in Paris, the French Quarter in New Orleans, and the East Village in New York City are frequently celebrated for their historical significance, cultural diversity, architectural charm, artistic and bohemian vibes, lively street culture, and tourist attractions. The decision to not simply visit, but to temporarily stay or live in an […]
Trump, his alleged co-conspirators, and our fascination with Mugshots
/by Jeffrey Ian RossOver the past few weeks many people and entities seemed to obsess over the release of former president Donald Trump’s mugshot in connection with his indictment and forthcoming arrest, in connection with charges that the engaged in election fraud, by the Fulton County District Attorney’s (DA) office. The focus on the highly anticipated mugshot, unleashed […]