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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.
Distinguishing between vacations and adventures
/by Jeffrey Ian RossThis summer many people took breaks from their regular routines, hoping to spend their time on a range of activities from relaxing vacations to thrilling adventures. But for many individuals, their experiences did not match what they expected and they ended up frustrated and disappointed. More than likely, part of the reason why this occurs […]
My top recommended nonfiction books in the field of corrections in the United States
/by Jeffrey Ian RossAmong authors, publishers, purchasers, and readers, books serve different purposes. Moreover, the opinions about the goals of this important means of communication has changed over time. But in my opinion a good nonfiction book should be timeless. In other words, the information that a monograph that fits this category provides should be as relevant when […]
Decoding the Urban Visual Landscape
/by Jeffrey Ian RossCities worldwide vary in numerous, important, and significant ways. For example, some urban environments like Delhi, India have large populations, while others don’t. Some cities, such as Los Angeles have large surface areas while others are more contained in size. One aspect of urban locations that is rarely acknowledged, however, is the notion of the […]