Don Hummer

Don Hummer is a Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Southern California's Bovard College, specializing in corrections, policy analysis, and the impact of technology on justice systems. Holding a PhD from Michigan State University, he has over two decades of experience in education and research, teaching at institutions such as Penn State and the University of Massachusetts. His work focuses on prison violence prevention, criminal justice system reform, and the integration of technology in law enforcement and corrections. Notable publications include The Culture of Prison Violence (2008) and an upcoming book on technology's transformative role in criminal justice.

Education: PhD and MS in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University.

Research Interests: Hummer explores the societal and monetary costs of criminal justice policies, organizational culture in corrections, and evidence-based approaches to reducing recidivism. He emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary skills in modern criminal justice practitioners, citing evolving technological demands and systemic complexities.

Teaching: He instructs CJ 515: Applied Research Methods for Criminal Justice at USC’s Online Master’s program, advocating for data-driven policy decisions over intuitive approaches.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His academic contributions include co-authoring influential books and peer-reviewed research on corrections and policy analysis.