James R. Jones

James R. Jones is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology at Becton College, Fairleigh Dickinson University.

• Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
• Master's in Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
• Ph.D. in Public Safety specializing in Criminal Justice
• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Behavioral Sciences, Nova Southeastern University

Dr. Jones has approximately seven years of experience in Juvenile Justice, holding roles such as Resident Advisor (Juvenile Corrections Officer), Case Management Specialist III (Juvenile Probation Officer), Deputy Director, Director of Operations, and Director of Administration of a juvenile detention center in Maryland and New York City. He also served as a Seasonal Police Officer in Ocean City, Maryland. His research focuses on criminal justice issues related to social justice, police-community relations, and criminology. Dr. Jones has authored three criminology textbooks and seven peer-reviewed research articles, bridging academic scholarship with practical experience in the field.