The Crime and Justice Doctor

Intelligence

Changing the Culture of Corrections

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on January 20, 2020

“It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.” —Roy T. Bennett

“It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.” —Roy T. Bennett

Suicide

The Year 2020: New Year, New Decade, New Approach

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on January 2, 2020

Each year, an average of 10 correctional officers die in the line of duty while nearly 160 take their own lives.

Each year, an average of 10 correctional officers die in the line of duty while nearly 160 take their own lives.

Law and Crime

Criminal Victimization in Today's World

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on October 2, 2019

The random and inexplicable nature of today's crimes requires a new approach to crime prevention.

The random and inexplicable nature of today's crimes requires a new approach to crime prevention.

Media

Social Media and The Bystander Effect

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on September 19, 2019

Are we becoming less empathetic or has social media only revealed the truth about something that has been going on for decades?

Are we becoming less empathetic or has social media only revealed the truth about something that has been going on for decades?

Health

Mental Health Care for First Responders

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on July 3, 2019

We are not doing enough to help those who help us—our first responders.

We are not doing enough to help those who help us—our first responders.

Media

Exposure to Media Violence and Emotional Desensitization

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on May 6, 2019

Are we becoming emotionally desensitized to hatred, intolerance, and violence depicted on social media?

Are we becoming emotionally desensitized to hatred, intolerance, and violence depicted on social media?

Sexual Abuse

Male Sexual Abuse Survivors: Are We Doing Enough?

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on February 23, 2019

We cannot continue to ignore the plight of male victims of sexual abuse.

We cannot continue to ignore the plight of male victims of sexual abuse.

Sex

A Victim-Centered Approach to Sex Trafficking is Critical

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on January 18, 2019

Are we doing enough as a nation to identify and assist victims of sex trafficking—particularly those who commit crimes to escape their situations?

Are we doing enough as a nation to identify and assist victims of sex trafficking—particularly those who commit crimes to escape their situations?

Law and Crime

What is Sextortion and Why Should We Be Concerned?

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on January 8, 2019

Are we doing enough to educate our children of the dangers of online sexual predators?

Are we doing enough to educate our children of the dangers of online sexual predators?

Suicide

Addressing Rising Suicide Rates Among Women Veterans

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on November 27, 2018

Are we doing enough to address the rising suicide rate among American women veterans?

Are we doing enough to address the rising suicide rate among American women veterans?

Marriage

Winging It As a Single Father: How Did I Get Here?

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on November 23, 2018

How the heck did I become a single father?

How the heck did I become a single father?

Bias

Implicit Bias Within the Criminal Justice System

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on November 21, 2018

Can debiasing techniques help in lessening subconscious cultural stereotypes?

Can debiasing techniques help in lessening subconscious cultural stereotypes?

Stress

Mass Shooters: A Unique Criminological Explanation

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on November 10, 2018

We need to delve deeper into the minds of mass shooters and devise evidence-based strategies that can be used to prevent such national tragedies from occurring.

We need to delve deeper into the minds of mass shooters and devise evidence-based strategies that can be used to prevent such national tragedies from occurring.

Depression

Depression Among Men: It's Time to Erase the Stigma

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on October 31, 2018

Why aren't we talking about the spike in depression leading to suicide among men?

Why aren't we talking about the spike in depression leading to suicide among men?

Pregnancy

The Overlooked Victims of the Opioid Crisis

Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on October 25, 2018

Should mothers be criminally charged for delivering opioid-dependent newborns?

Should mothers be criminally charged for delivering opioid-dependent newborns?