Morris Jenkins 

Dr. Morris Jenkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice. Dr. Jenkins received his B.A. from Claflin College, his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law, and his Ph.D. from Northeastern University. He is and has been involved in and with many community-based organizations. Dr. Jenkins has taught and trained students at every level, including elementary school and law and graduate students. Dr. Jenkins has trained thousands of young people and adults in law-related education (LRE), conflict resolution, and mediation. In addition, he has provided multicultural/diversity training to many police departments, probation departments, and corrections staff across the nation. Dr. Jenkins has taught a number of graduate courses in law and education, mediation and classroom management for teachers, administrators, and corrections personnel. His publishing and research interests include, civic education as a means to violence prevention in communities, restorative justice, gangs, and juvenile justice policy. He has testified at a number of state legislative hearings on the topics of restorative justice, the constitutionality of highway safety initiatives, and gangs. Dr. Jenkins is and has been involved on various academic committees and community boards. Dr. Jenkins is still active in the community and is currently involved with programs that deal with homelessness, juvenile crime, and race relations.