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John Paul Wright is an Associate Professor in the Division of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. He is the first graduate of UC’s Criminal Justice Program and has been a faculty member there since 2000, serving as Graduate Director since 2007. His research integrates behavioral genetics, psychology, and biology to explore the biosocial underpinnings of criminal behavior, self-control, and juvenile delinquency. He has published over 200 articles and co-edited influential works like Criminals in the Making and Crimes of Privilege.
- Ph.D., University of Cincinnati (1996) in Criminal Justice
- M.A., Indiana State University (1992) in Criminology
- B.S., Indiana State University (1991) in Criminology
His research focuses on gene-environment interactions, lead exposure effects, self-control stability, and developmental criminology. Key keywords include Biosocial Criminology, Behavioral Genetics, and Life-Course Theory. His work has redefined understanding of biological influences on criminal behavior and parenting effects.
Scientific contributions include grants from the National Institute of Justice, National Institute of Health, and University of Cincinnati. Awards include Mentor of the Year (1995–1997) and the Gavin Distinguished Dissertation Award (1996).
