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John MacDonald is a Professor of Criminology and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, serving as Graduate Director for the Department of Criminology. He holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Maryland (1999). His research focuses on interpersonal violence, racial disparities in criminal justice, and policy impacts on crime reduction. Notable work includes studies on fatal police shootings, body-worn cameras, urban development, and abandoned housing interventions. He regularly teaches advanced sociology courses (Sociology 200, 600, 601).
His research spans experimental evaluations of policing strategies, policy reforms, and built-environment influences on crime. Recent studies highlight the role of land use, housing remediation, and technology in reducing violence and improving community safety. He collaborates with institutions like the NYPD and New York City Housing Authority on projects addressing systemic inequities in policing and public safety.
Publications since 2023 explore defunding police debates, gang violence reduction, and the Ferguson effect’s impact on policing strategies. His work bridges criminological theory with practical policy solutions, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to justice reform and urban challenges.
