J.C. Barnes

Dr. J.C. Barnes is Professor and Director of the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. With a PhD from Florida State University, he researches biosocial criminology, genetic-environmental interactions, and offender decision-making using advanced statistical and virtual reality methods.

Research Focus: Barnes examines genetic-environmental interplay in criminal behavior, offender decision processes, and criminal justice system impacts across the life course. His work applies genomics to criminological outcomes and develops VR training for law enforcement.

Publications: Recent articles explore genetic architecture of antisocial behavior, incarceration's health consequences, perceptual deterrence, and prostitution offending patterns. Methodological innovations include VR-based investigative training and algorithmic risk assessment systems.

Grants and Leadership: Barnes directs multiple federal grants including Bureau of Justice Assistance projects on virtual reality de-escalation training and school violence prevention. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Criminal Justice and on Ohio's School Safety Working Group.