Jack Santiago Monell

Biography

Dr. Jack S. Monell is a Professor of Justice Studies at Winston-Salem State University with over thirty one years working in the fields of criminal justice, social work, sociology, and human services. A scholarly practitioner with a broad range of experiences (both personal and professional), he has worked for nonprofit, local, state and Federal government agencies. He has published extensively exploring black masculinity, violent police and citizen encounters, and popular culture's misrepresentation of the black community in music, film and print media.

Jack received his Ph.D. from Walden University, M.S.W. from Howard University, B.A. from Towson State University, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Sociology from Appalachian State University, respectively. In addition to his academic responsibilities, Dr. Monell had an appointment as the inaugural Faculty in Residence where he served in that capacity for four years working with Student Affairs, specifically Housing and Residence Life, programming for students through co-curricular activities. His research interests focus on Afro Latino youth and their families, black masculinity, pop culture, and delinquency paradigm shifts. Colleagues describe him as a strong proponent of giving young people a second chance at life. A student centered professor, he prides himself in connecting and understanding the needs of students inside and outside of traditional classroom settings.

On a national level, Dr. Monell serves as a consultant for local, state and Federal agencies. He is a member of the American Society of Criminology, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, North Carolina Criminal Justice Association, and National Association of Social Workers.

"The paradox of education is precisely this, that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated." James Baldwin

Educational Background

Sociology Graduate Certificate, 2017, Appalachian State University
PhD, 2005, Walden University
MSW, 1999, Howard University,
BA,1997, Towson State University

Research and Project Interests

School Punishment Correlations to Delinquency
Afro-Latino Male Masculinity, Criminality and Gangs
Community Based Programming (Juvenile/Adults) and Efficacy

Monell, J. & Muhammad, E. (2022). "Black Masculinity, Media Stereotyping and its Influence on Policing in the United States: A Functionalist Perspective." In Baikady R., Sajid S., Przeperski J., Nadesan V., Rezaul I., & Gao J. (eds.) The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems. Palgrave Macmillan.

Muhammad, E. & Monell, J. (2020). " Policing and the Black Community: History, Reality and a Model for Change," In Martin (Ed.). Africana Demography: Brill Publishers.

Monell, J. (2018). "A Preliminary Examination of Hegemonic Masculinity: Definitional Transference of Black Masculinity Effecting Lethal Tactics against Black Males." In Ransaw, Gause, and Majors (Eds.). Handbook of Research on Black Males. Michigan: Michigan State University Press.

Monell, J. (2017). Juvenile Reformatories. In The Encyclopedia of Corrections (Eds.). Kent R. Kerley, Heith Copes, Spencer De Li, Jodi Lane, and Susan F. Sharp. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell.

Monell, J. (2017). Residential Programs for Juveniles. In The Encyclopedia of Corrections. (Eds.). Kent R. Kerley, Heith Copes, Spencer De Li, Jodi Lane, and Susan F. Sharp. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell.

Myers, Stephanie M., & Monell, Jack S. (2016). "Police Handling of Juveniles." Foundations in Criminal Justice, edited by Julie Campbell, Gale, 2016. Gale Researcher.

Nation, D., Henderson, D., & Monell, J. (2016). The Interrelationships of Politicization of School Shootings, Focal Concerns & Racial Disproportionality in School Discipline Policies. In G. Crews (Ed.). Critical Examinations of School Violence and Disturbance in K-12 Education. (pp. 39-61). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

Monell, J. (2016). Justice Administration. Global Encyclopedia of Public Policy and Governance. (Ed.). A. Farazmand. Springer International Publishing.

Monell, J. & Spencer, B. (2015). A Phenomenological Analysis of African American Students, Delinquent Contact and Continued Academic Success. Journal of Knowledge and Best Practices in Juvenile Justice & Psychology. Vol. 9, No.1.

JUS 4344: Corrections

JUS/SOC 3353: Criminology

JUS 3347: Drugs, Crime and Justice

JUS 2301: Introduction to Justice Studies

JUS 3335: Justice Administration

JUS 3310: Police & Community

JUS 2302: Research Methods in Justice Studies

JUS 4330: Social Justice

SOW 3320: Special Topics - Forensic Social Work

JUS 3345: Strategic Approaches to Community Justice

JUS 3350: Victims and Justice

JUS 4302: Writing in Research in Justice Studies

"In interacting with students, I pride myself in being a student’s professor, and being available to further their intellectual growth. It is our responsibility to assist students with developing the necessary critical thinking skills needed not only for Justice related careers, but for the entire academic process. More importantly, it becomes quite prudent in developing a learning environment that promotes intellectual diversity and cultural sensitivity. This component is very significant as we are living in a time where diversity is representative in all elements of society."

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Winston-Salem State professor explains how the 'defund the police' movement could impact officers

WSSU associate professor of justice studies responds to George Floyd's death

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How Kamala Harris' education at a black college shaped her

Triad Professor Speaks on Exonerated Five

Aggressive, Combative, And Relevant As Ever, 'Straight Outta Compton' Turns 30 Years Old

C-Span 2 Interview - Delinquency, Pop Culture and Generation Why