In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Jason Williams, Professor of Justice Studies at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Jason is committed to connecting his scholarship in critical criminology with work in local communities, particularly in Passaic County. His projects include promoting harm reduction as an essential part of drug policy, supporting various efforts to reduce violence and working with individuals preparing for re-entry. Jason is also co-chair of the Restorative Justice Hub in Paterson. Our conversation examines the genesis of the hub, the relationship between restorative and transformative justice, and how these concepts are helpful in the struggle to stop the damage caused by carceral spaces, including schools. 

You can access the episode here.

Selected Publications by Jason Williams

Williams, J.M., & Kniffley, S. (Eds.) (2019). Black Males and the Criminal Justice System. Routledge

Saleh-Hanna, V., Williams ,J. & Coyle, M.J. (Eds.) (2023) . Abolish Criminology. Routledge

Cook, K., & Williams, J. (Eds.) (2022). Survivor Criminology.  Rowman and Littlefield