Dr. James R. Jones was born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in Irvington, New Jersey. He has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, a master's of science degree in criminology and criminal just...view moreDr. James R. Jones was born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in Irvington, New Jersey. He has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, a master's of science degree in criminology and criminal justice, and a PhD in criminal justice. He has worked extensively in the criminal justice field as a police officer, juvenile corrections officer, juvenile probation officer, director of a juvenile jail, and currently as a college professor. He is married with a son, and during his spare time, enjoys traveling and attending sporting events.view less