John Halushka

John Halushka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Justice Studies at San Jose State University's College of Social Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of mass incarceration, racial inequality, and poverty in the United States, utilizing ethnographic methods to examine the lived experiences of system-impacted communities.

• Specializes in Sociology of Punishment, Prisoner Reentry, and Social Welfare Policy
• Current project investigates food inequality among incarcerated and formerly incarcerated populations
• Uses qualitative interviews and participant-observation for empirical analysis

His recent research on food insecurity highlights systemic failures in prison nutrition and community reentry support, linking policy gaps to broader racial disparities. Halushka's work aligns with contemporary sociological critiques of carceral systems and social institutions.