Jessica M. Grosholz

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• Doctor of Philosophy
• Associate Professor at University of South Florida

While there has been research on the cultural products of white power groups, this project qualitatively examines one piece of the contemporary far right ecosystem—white power music album covers. More specifically, we examine 99 album covers featuring “Moon Man,” an imaginary character developed by anonymous music artists to better understand the s...

Florida ranks third in the United States for prevalence rates of human trafficking, but there are still clear gaps in the way we address human trafficking in terms of prevention, intervention, and treatment. To better understand the gaps in services for human trafficking survivors from the perspective of the providers who serve them, we conducted i...

Queer criminology is quickly growing but is often not integrated within orthodox theoretical frameworks. Moreover, many studies analyze the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals as a monolithic experience instead of investigating the nuances between sexuality and gender identity. This study bridges these gaps by using a national sample of college stude...

Despite the aging of those in our prisons and the increasing numbers of older incarcerated individuals returning home, much of the research on reentry challenges focuses on the experiences of individuals under the age of 50. Using in-depth interviews with 19 formerly incarcerated individuals who were released after the age of 50, we examined their...

The vast majority of research on the impact of familial incarceration focuses on its effect on children, even though one in eight adults in the United States has had a child in prison. While some studies have examined the lived experiences of mothers with an incarcerated adult son, no research has explored the effect of an adult daughter’s incarcer...

While the Constitution of Panama is remarkably progressive in regard to the treatment of incarcerated persons, the actual conditions faced by these individuals are frequently described as inhumane. We collected data from comments on YouTube videos displaying media on Panamanian prisons to investigate public opinion about their condition. We conduct...

In this study, we draw on theories of opportunity and focal concerns to examine how mental illness and race correspond to correctional staff-involved violence, particularly within the transient and diverse context of jails. Using a sample of 3,936 people incarcerated in jails from the 2011 to 2012 National Inmate Survey (NIS-3), we analyze how an i...

he nonviolent activities of extremists have the capacity to shed important light on how such groups think and frame the world around them. This paper provides a comparative insight into the framing activities of Islamic State and white power (WP) groups through an analysis of the song lyrics that have emerged from these scenes. In doing so, we seek...

In this study, we use generalized estimating equation (GEE) models to analyze how rates of eviction correspond to homicide, robbery, and burglary rates across all residential neighborhoods in Philadelphia from 2006 through 2016. We assess the moderating role of neighborhood poverty accounting for residential mobility, economic disadvantage, and com...

Purpose: Individuals incarcerated in jails across the U.S. suffer from poorer health compared to the general population. This study examines how mental, physical, and disability-related health conditions correspond to theft and assault victimization in jails. Methods: We analyze a cross-sectional sample of 3650 jail inmates from the 2011–2012 Nati...

The period after incarceration and the influence of neighborhood effects are gaining interest among scholars as a small body of evidence is illustrating the difficulties returning citizens have obtaining basic services and needs, employment, stable housing, and other social and behavioral health supports in the areas where they are being released....

White extremism in the U.S. has not received much attention in the literature, despite scholars arguing that it represents the most sustained form of terrorism in the U.S. While much of the research on extremist movements has focused on the groups’ violent acts, there has been significantly less attention on the nonviolent activities, such as music...

This study investigates gendered differences within Latinx experiences using a GST framework. We address four hypotheses: (1) Latinos and Latinas will vary in their degrees of risk for and resilience against criminal behavior; (2) Latinos and Latinas will experience strains to various degrees; (3) Latinos are more likely to respond to strain with v...

Since the initial articulation of general strain theory (GST), Agnew has suggested strains may function differently-in type, response, and impact-for different groups. We build upon Pérez and colleagues' foundational arguments for a Latinx GST by investigating the role of the ethnically specific strains they propose in addition to other strains arg...

Since the initial articulation of general strain theory (GST), Agnew has suggested strains may function differently—in type, response, and impact—for different groups. We build upon Pérez and colleagues’ foundational arguments for a Latinx GST by investigating the role of the ethnically specific strains they propose in addition to other strains arg...

This article draws upon the theories of entrepreneurial cognition, planned behavior, and criminal desistance to understand the role of entrepreneurship education in the behavioral and cognitive transformation of incarcerated individuals. Specifically, this article considers how participation in an entrepreneurship education program should influence...

Teen dating violence (TDV) is a serious form of intimate partner violence (IPV) that occurs between two young people in a close relationship. TDV can include physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional aggression, as well as stalking. Aggression can take place online as well as in person. This chapter first provides a definition of TDV and discus...

Research finds that vicarious strain significantly predicts juvenile delinquency. However, no studies have examined the influence of vicarious health strain on youth behavior despite the fact that when individuals directly experience poor health there is a greater likelihood of crime and delinquency. Using a sample of youth from the Project on Huma...

Parents’ and their children’s perceptions of how much parents know about the child’s activities outside parental presence (parental knowledge) are important for understanding delinquency. Yet, conceptual and methodological deficiencies in prior research may limit this understanding. Reexamining how these perceptions affect delinquency, we find that...

Background: Research has shown that inmate misconduct is related to a range of demographic factors and experiences with the criminal justice system. Poor mental and physical health has also been associated with inmate misconduct, although no research has examined the relationship between co-occurring conditions and misconduct in prison populations...

The goal of this chapter is to broaden the labeling framework by exploring the efficacy of this perspective in accounting for school victimization. Drawing data from a sample of middle school age students, this chapter examines the effects of negative reactions by teachers on the likelihood of a student's experiencing threats of violence. The autho...

Criminologists have long theorized the relationship between race and crime using traditional criminological theories, suggesting that Blacks simply experience more factors conducive to crime than Whites. Race scholars have criticized this “add and stir” approach and, instead, argue for race-based explanations. Racialized General Strain Theory (RGST...

Research reveals inmate misconduct results from various factors including age, gang membership, program participation, and mental illness. However, no research has examined the influence of physical illness on misconduct. Per general strain theory, we argue that poor physical health is a significant strain that may negatively affect behavior. Using...

In recent years, the use of police body-worn cameras (BWCs) has received considerable attention in the media and among police officials. However, to date, there exists only a handful of empirical studies examining the effects of BWC programs on police-public interactions. This research seeks to add to the growing scholarship on BWCs by examining th...

According to a 2014 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report, approximately 14% of the U.S. working age population is involved in entrepreneurial activities, including women and minorities. One group that deserves further attention in the entrepreneurship scholarship is ex-inmates. Since finding employment is one of the biggest challenges facing form...

Mass incarceration, prison overcrowding, and inmate misconduct have long been major topics of interest for criminologists and the general public. A significant amount of research shows that inmate misconduct, or deviations from the formal rules of the prison, is caused by various factors such as, but not limited to, age, self-control, drug use, pri...

In 2017, the Southern Poverty Law Center revealed that nearly 950 hate groups operated in the United States, a 4% increase from the year prior. Similarly, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found a 57% rise in anti-Semitic incidents in the United States in 2017, which represents the largest single year increase by the ADL since 1979. This explosion i...

Research has shown that inmate misconduct is related to a range of demographic factors and experiences with the criminal justice system including prior criminal justice involvement, sentence length, and program involvement. Poor mental and physical health has also been associated with inmate misconduct, though no research has examined the relations...

Beginning in 1996 with Boston’s Operation Ceasefire, the use of focused deterrence, problem-oriented policing initiatives has been increasing among law enforcement agencies throughout the country. Initial strategies were focused on reducing youth, gun, and gang violence and have since been expanded in an attempt to disrupt open air drug markets. Ov...

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2012, close to 640,000 prisoners returned to communities throughout the country. Of those released, over half will be back in prison within five years (Durose, Cooper, and Snyder 2014). Research shows that one of the most consistent predictors of recidivism is the lack of stable, quality employment...

Florida is one of only two US states with system-wide privatization of child welfare services. A gap analysis of a local child welfare system was urgently needed to further understanding of the dynamics of children's services in the local geographic area. As a necessary step towards planning for continuous improvement in the system of care for chil...

Background: Recent studies have suggested that vaccination of nursing home staff members may reduce the incidence of influenza among nursing home residents. Current national estimates of employee vaccination rates (around 50%) indicate that residents may be at an unnecessarily high risk of contracting influenza. This article reports on the influen...

SUMMARY The US Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires nursing homes and long-term-care facilities to document residents' vaccination status on the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI). Vaccinating residents can prevent costly hospital admissions and deaths. CMS and public health officials use RAI data to measure vaccination rates...

This study examines the representation of crime stories in the news. Using 71 matched pairs, we examine the constructed elements in the reporting of crime stories between newspapers and local television to document similarities and differences across the mediums. Although considerable work has been devoted to discerning differences in reporting acr...