Jeff Mellow

Jeff Mellow is a Professor of Criminal Justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Deputy Director of the Corrections Lab, and affiliated with the Criminal Justice Doctoral Program at the CUNY Graduate Center. He holds a Ph.D. (2001) and M.A. (1994) in Criminal Justice from the University at Albany, SUNY, and a B.A. (1989) in International Studies from American University.

His research focuses on correctional policy, reentry planning, program evaluation, and corrections in Latin America. Notable projects include reducing overcrowding in Salvadoran prisons, assessing due process in Central American prisons, and developing the Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) model. He collaborates with agencies like the U.S. Department of State, DOJ, and the National Institute of Corrections.

Dr. Mellow has secured over $12 million in external funding, emphasizing practical solutions for corrections systems. His work bridges academic research and real-world applications, addressing issues like recidivism, prison overcrowding, and international corrections reform.