Byongook Moon

Byongook Moon is a Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at San Antonio's College for Health, Community and Policy. His research focuses on criminological theory, bullying, policing, and victimization, particularly examining violence against teachers in educational settings.

Education:

• Ph.D., Criminal Justice and Criminology, Michigan State University
• M.S., Criminal Justice and Criminology, Michigan State University
• B.S., Rehabilitation Psychology, Daegu University, South Korea

Research Interests center on teacher victimization, procedural justice, and policy implications for school safety. His work employs group-based trajectory modeling to analyze patterns and predictors of teacher-directed aggression, emphasizing impacts on job satisfaction, mental health, and retention.

His publication trends reveal a focus on school violence, victimization consequences, and policy development. Studies address theft/property damage, physical assault, verbal abuse, and sexual harassment, linking these to teacher well-being and administrative responses.