By Dr. Michael Pittaro
The stigma associated with ex-prisoners often prevents these individuals from reintegrating into society. Find out how difficulty finding safe housing and stable work is contributing to high recidivism rates.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
The stigma associated with ex-prisoners often prevents these individuals from reintegrating into society. Find out how difficulty finding safe housing and stable work is contributing to high recidivism rates.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Are you interested in getting involved with community service? Volunteering has many personal and professional rewards, but more importantly and if approached with some thought, can make a true impact in the lives of others.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Last year, Andrew Holland died in prison after being subjected to 46 hours in a restraint chair. Learn why prisons are unable, unprepared and unfit for caring for the mentally ill who so often end up in the criminal justice system.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Nikolas Cruz is the latest culprit in a string of deadly school shootings, so what do these adolescent shooters have in common? Learn how a lack of belonging, guidance and resilience contribute to an individual’s likelihood to disregard society’s norms and laws.
By. Dr Michael Pittaro
Leaders in criminal justice can enhance their personal and professional successes by embracing emotional intelligence. Learn why transformational leadership and emotional intelligence go hand in hand.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
For students of criminal justice, learning from their professor’s real-world experience is just as important as what they can learn from a textbook. Read about one professor’s take on the scholar-practitioner approach to teaching.
By Leischen Stelter
Air travel is a surprisingly common way for human traffickers to transport victims. Learn about the federal government’s new initiative to train aviation personnel to identify and report trafficking. Is the government covering all its bases when it comes to monitoring the transportation networks of traffickers or can more be done?
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
The recent suicide of Chester Bennington draws much-needed attention to the widely overlooked issue of childhood sexual abuse among boys. The lack of awareness and resources available to male victims like Bennington must be addressed. Find out more about the issue and what needs to be done.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Mandatory minimum sentencing has proved ineffective at curbing crime, especially drug-related crimes. Learn more about why mandatory minimums have been unsuccessful and why a focus on rehabilitation is needed to reform the criminal justice system.