50 Years Working In Criminal Justice

05/14/2026

Is it true that incarceration automatically guarantees someone will remain a lifelong criminal? Whippany, NJ residents found out the truth amongst the myths at John Paitakes' presentation on Tuesday night at the Whippanong Library. Click here to learn more.

Dr. John Paitakes debunks criminal justice myths at Whippanong Library, revealing truth behind prison education and sentencing. Click to learn more.

02/07/2024

Tune in to the podcast below to hear John Paitakes as he explores the peculiar case of a convicted cop killer vehemently opposed to parole, shedding light on the deep-seated effects of institutionalization on those ensnared within the system.

Cop Killer Paroled, The Hearing for Them and Others. https://www.letradio.com/cop-killer-paroled-the-hearing-for-them-and-others/?utm_source=Facebook

03/21/2022

Join John Paitakes next Tuesday, March 29th to learn and discuss the Facts and Fictions in Criminal Justice at the Hunterdon County Library. Register now and save your seat! https://bit.ly/3qmOBxp

03/16/2022

Join John Paitakes next Wednesday, March 23rd for a discussion on Facts and Fictions in the Criminal Justice System at the Hillsborough Library. Register here: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/5663183

02/11/2022

Gave a presentation on " Facts &Fictions" in Criminal Justice to members of the Somerville Rotary Club on February 10. Well received by its members.

12/07/2021

Great read for those thinking about a career in criminal justice,

Treat a colleague, friend, or family member this holiday season with a helpful book for anyone interested in a career in Criminal Justice! Purchase "50 Years In Criminal Justice" today on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Happy Holidays!

04/12/2021

John Paitakes discusses the criminogenic characteristics of repeat offenders in the Hellenic News of America:

John M. Paitakes, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Seton Hall University Special to the Hellenic News of America The following represent a qualitative review of the criminogenic characteristics of 7,000 male inmates based upon personal interviews with those incarcerated in the New Jersey Adult Correctiona...

11/05/2020

John Paitakes shares his suggestions for initiating positive changes in social and criminal justice agencies here:

By John M. Paitakes, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor, Rider University In the past several months we have seen numerous protests by a significant number of citizens representing various groups and ages. Protesters have been demanding changes in social and criminal justice issues. The use of force by police...

10/25/2020

John Paitakes' opinion piece entitled "The criminal justice system is not broken" has also been featured on NJ.com here:

However, law enforcement, like any other profession, can be improved.

09/30/2020

It is well known that law enforcement has come under a lot of scrutiny recently. However, the justice system is not broken, but it can improve. See the attached article featured in the Courier News on Sept. 26th for my recommendations on how the system can improve.