Michael Pittaro Ph.D.

About

Dr. Michael Pittaro is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at American Military University. Before pursuing a career in higher education, Dr. Pittaro worked in corrections administration; served as the executive director of an outpatient drug and alcohol facility; and as the executive director of a crime prevention agency. He has 35 years of experience and education in criminal justice and continues to serve internationally as a sought-after author, presenter, and subject matter expert.

Dr. Pittaro holds a Ph.D. in criminal justice; an MPA in public administration, and a BS in criminal justice. Among his nearly 200 publications, including five book publications, he is the author of the 2024 highly-rated book, Contemporary Corrections, and is currently the author of Special Populations in Corrections (anticipated date of publication: March 2025). His areas of expertise are in corrections, namely correctional leadership, and in providing education and awareness of suicide among criminal justice professionals. He is a QPR-certified suicide prevention facilitator and has a master’s certification in emotional intelligence.

He resides in Lower Saucon Township, Pennsylvania with his wife and their 5 children.

Books by Michael Pittaro Ph.D.

Recent Posts

From Homeless Addict to University Graduate With Honors

There is no greater power and support you can give someone than to say, "Your life matters."

Understanding the Men Who Die by Suicide

A psychological autopsy is often the most effective tool for providing answers in the wake of a suicide.

Coercive Control: Entrapped by Fear

Coercive control is a calculated form of psychological abuse used by perpetrators in which subjugation, intimidation, and fear are used as weapons to dominate their victims.

Criminal Justice Change Agent: Friend or Foe?

Criminal justice "change agents" want to address racial, class, and gender disparities at every stage of the criminal justice system, from policing to corrections. Here's how they can get started.

Why COVID-19 Has Led to a Rise in Intimate Partner Violence

Hidden within the shadows, victims of intimate partner violence suffer in isolated silence during the lockdown.

The Harmful Consequences of Labeling Police Officers

Police officers are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty.

Integrating Racial Concerns into Criminal Justice Curricula

Reforming the criminal justice system through higher education.

Crisis Fatigue and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, and exhausted adjusting to our "new normal"?

Reducing Crime by Addressing Criminogenic Risk Factors

We must redirect our attention, resources, and efforts toward community-based crime prevention strategies.

Correctional Officers and Compassion Fatigue

Will the COVID-19 pandemic place correctional officers at an increased risk of compassion fatigue?