Jason Williams

Jason Williams is a Professor of Justice Studies at Montclair State University, part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Administration of Justice from Texas Southern University, an M.A. and B.A. in Criminal Justice from New Jersey City University. His research focuses on critical criminology, race, gender, and justice, with particular emphasis on restorative justice, drug policy, and community engagement. Dr. Williams has co-edited influential books like Black Males and the Criminal Justice System and Abolish Criminology. He actively serves on state and national committees addressing justice reform, including the New Jersey Coordinating Council on Restorative Justice. His work bridges academia and activism, emphasizing qualitative methods to center marginalized voices.

Key projects include mobilizing community support for NJ's Restorative Justice Pilot Program and overseeing drug policy education initiatives. He has contributed op-eds to outlets like Truthout and been quoted in major media. Williams previously taught at Fairleigh Dickinson University and others. His research explores systemic racism, incarceration impacts, and policy alternatives, with recent publications addressing Black women's resilience and carceral terrains.

Professional roles include service on the American Society of Criminology and guest lectures at institutions like Yale. He co-founded initiatives like the Passaic County Restorative Justice Hub. His teaching spans criminal justice ethics, race, and policing, reflected in books like Contemporary Ethical Issues in the Criminal Justice System.