James Ray V

James Ray V is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida (UCF), within the College of Community Innovation and Education. His research focuses on juvenile justice, delinquency prevention, and the psychological factors influencing offending behavior. Key areas of interest include callous-unemotional traits, psychopathy in adolescents, and the role of procedural justice in correctional systems.

Research interests emphasize the interplay between personality development and contextual factors in criminal behavior. He investigates how traits like low self-control, impulsivity, and callousness interact with environmental influences such as peer groups and neighborhood disadvantage. Recent work explores the predictive validity of callous-unemotional traits for adult antisocial outcomes and the impact of procedural justice perceptions among incarcerated populations.

James' publications from 2023–2025 highlight trends in examining developmental trajectories of psychopathic traits, the mediating roles of parenting and peers, and the implications of procedural justice for recidivism reduction. His work bridges criminological theory with practical applications in juvenile justice policy and offender rehabilitation strategies.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His advising and mentoring activities remain unspecified, though his research collaborations likely involve graduate students in criminal justice programs.

His work contributes to understanding institutional dynamics through studies on correctional officer interactions and the design of assessment tools for probation/parole officers.