; ; crimeNjustice@ptd.net + (484) 903-9002 Dr. Michael Pittaro 2760 Valley View Roud, Hellertown, PA 18055 Curriculum Vitae ‘Analytical and visionary educator, inspiring a commitment to academic achievement and promoting focus on ‘continued curriculum development in cime prevention, law enforcement, criminology, corrections, homeland security, and vietimology. Leverage eateer experience in Corrections Administration, Transformational Leadership, and Officer Wellness Strategies to develop acton-plans that present real world scenarios and create 4 well-rounded educational environment that prepared students for successful careers i eritinal justice and ther social science fields Education and Credentials PhD, Criminal Justice (June 2016) School of Publie Safety Leadership | Capella University, Minneapolis, MN GPA 4.040 - Summa Cam Laude Master of Public Administration (MPA) (May 2000) School of Political Scienec | Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA GPA 3.92/4.0~ Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Seience, Criminal Justice (May 1989) School of Criminal Justice | Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA Who's Who Among America's University / College Students - 1989 ‘Teaching Experience ‘American Military University | School of Security and Global Studies July 2011 ~ Present ‘Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Reinforee student-centered learning strategies, aligning instructional models with industry standards and quality metres. Experienced rapid career advancement, being promoted to Associate Professor in December 2018. Develop curriculum and deliver instruction on a vast number of criminal justice courses. East Stroudsburg University | Sociology, Social Work, Cr ‘Adjunet, Criminal Justice Justice August. 2012 — Present Leverage a keen understanding of student growth and development to implement effective instructional strategies. Reflect a commitment to helping students achieve academic success and prepare them for careers ‘within law enforeement, corrections, and the cours. Bethel University | College of Professional Studies (On ‘Adjunct, Criminal Justice July 2011 ~ Present Collaborate with administration to foster a vision of academic suecess and contibute toa learning environment that is engaging and chellenging, Relate knowledge to practice, helping students apply critical thinking skills while exploring criminal justice as a scholar and practitioner. Northampton Community College | Department of Criminol ‘Adjunct Insteutor, Criminal Justice (Online) August 2017 — PresentDeliver core degree program curriculum in erimsnal justice incorporating interactive discussions and presentations to enhance the leaning experience, Engage students, providing positive reinforcement when covering challenging concepts. Lehigh Carbon Community College Jam ‘Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice ry 2010 May 2013, Leveraged the use of appropriate assessment tools including benchmark evaluations fo measure program effectiveness and modify teaching strategies where appropriate. Central Pennsylvania College | Lehigh Valley Campus January 2010 — December 2012 ‘Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pennsylvania August 2006 December 2010 ‘Adjunct Insteuetor ~Criminal Justice Lehigh Valley College, Center Valley, Pennsylvania October 2002 —November-2007 ‘Criminal Justice Department Chair / Assistant Professor Firs experience teaching at a university. Performed exceptionally well leading to being promoted to criminal justice department chai, Professional Experience Community Prevention Resources of Warren County, Ine, Washington, NJ_— May 2010 — February 2011 Executive Director ‘+ Directed daily operations for the community-based non-profit crime prevention ageney. ‘+ Executed budgetary oversight, administrating funds, nd providing full transparency into expenditures. ‘+ Served on the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence forthe New Jersey Legislative Committe. Justice Works Youth Care, Allentown, PA Suly 2009 ~ Fanuary 2010 Assistant Director ‘+ Managed a youth prevention program focused on implementing interventions for at-risk and adjudicated youth to prevent incarceration or placement ‘+ Employed the use of behavioral management and evidence-based clinical practice to address triggers and issies while teaching emplayhilty skills and resolving family issues. Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Allentown, PA. December 2007 — January 2009 Executive Director ‘+ Served in a multi-functional rofe asthe Ageney Director for two county-lcensed outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facilities ‘+ Developed organizational policies and streamlined programs simed at providing treatment, prevention, and youth-telated counseling. Northampton County Department of Corrections, Easton, Pennsylvania ‘Criminal Records Administrator January 1991 ~ March 2003+ Supervised the prson’s criminal records division and served as a member of Federal Bureau of Investigation Gang Task Force. + Distinct recognition of being certified by the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, + Coordinated all inmate transfers and transports. Liaison tothe Court of Common Pleas, All County District Justices, and external stakeholders. Northampton County Departient of Corecions, Easton, Pennsylvania Api 1999 September 1999 Internal Affairs Investigator © Appointed by the County Executive to lead internal affairs investigating and prosecuting all employee and/or inmate violations of departmental rules and/or applicable criminal laws. Conducted criminal background investigations of prospective security and civilian personnel Northampton County Department of Corrections, Easton, Pennsylvania May 1996 ~ January 2002 ‘Trewenent Services Division Coordinator ‘© Created the Prison’s first therapeutic community as well erated and supervised Pennsylvania's frst road crew program in a coordinated effort with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. ‘+ Received First place State Award in recognition of the “Road Crew” program's success. ‘+ Supervised treatment division and contracted prison personnel. Oversaw all rehabilitation services forthe inmate population (education department, the vocational school, the law library, sexual offenders’ program, the drug & alcohol program, and all religious programs. ‘+ Assigned and reviewed all pre-sentence investigation and parole eports, Northampton County Department of Corrections, Easton, Pennsylvania April 1991 ~ May 1996 Field Investigations Officer ‘© Created the prison’s first Inmate handbook in both English and Spanish + Received several commendations for excellence leading to the apprehension of prisoners who escaped from custody. Supervised convicted criminal offenders i the community * Worked closely with local employers in the hiring of conditionally released criminal offenders, Consulting Experience ‘+ Program Committee Chair ~ (May 27-28, 2023). Intemational Conference on interpersonal Crimes, Law, Forensics, and Victimization, Bengalura, Kamataka, India ‘© Toronto Forensic Institute, Toronto, Canada (2020 ~ Present) Served asa subject matter expert / peer reviewer of 7 inal justice cursiculum, Serve as the Lead Criminal Justice Consultant ‘© United World School of Law, Gujarat India (2017) Served as visiting professor (2017) and serve on the academic advisory council, ‘+ American Military University, West Virginia (2014 — Present) Demonstrate multifunctional leadership within the Social Influencer Program, as an Academic Content gram Writer, member ofthe CDE Curriculum Committe, cont ibutor forthe Cuniculunn Improvement Project, member ofthe Faculty Ambassadors Commitee, Boren Committee and Provost Challenge for Student Retention. Bethel University, Tennessee (2014 ~ Present) ‘Advisor on the Curiculum Assessment Committee (Criminal Justice) Certifications Pittaro, M. (2021, July 27). Innovation in men's mental health: Using humor, media, and digital engagement to promote mental health and prevent suicide for high-risk men, [Cemtificae]. Mental Health Academy. Page 3115Pittaro, M. (2021, January 22). Puting frst responders fist through resilience, post-traumatic growth and recover. [Certificate]. New Jersey State Police / Caron Foundation, Pitaro, M, (2020, June 22). QPR Suicide Prevention Trainer (Certification). QPR Institute Pittaro, M. (2020, June 3). Emotional intelligence master course [Certification]. In H. Alberts, Positive Psychology program, ltps://positivepsyehology.com/smotional-intlligence-masterclas! Publications Peer Reviewed 1. Pittaro, M. (Under Contract). Special Populations in Corrections. Cognella Publishing, Sen Diego, CA. 2 Pittaro, M, & Hess-Orthmann, C. (2024). Contemporary corrections, Cognella Publishing. San Diego, CA. 2. Pittaro, M. (2021). Why are some correctional employees corrupt? In G, York (Pa.), The roughest job Correctional officer USA (Chapter 32), Amazon. ISBN — 13: 979-8732296426 The Toughest Job: Corzectional Officers USA. + Fic M. (QL, September, Puring a eviging a caer il unto, and hee Publishing, in Criminal Justice | Hi ion (kendallhunt.com) 4. Pitt, ME (Bd) (00, Clobl prev efoming he criminal ste ten 1G-Clbeshe, Pennsylvania 4 Pita, M. 2019). Combating Human Traficking: Recommendations for Police Leadership in Establishing Transnational Collaboration. In Management Associaton I. (Ed), National Security Breakthroughs in Research and Practice (pp. 880-897), IGI Global. hii 0.401878-1-5225-7012- o.choas 2 Piso, M, (2019). Foreword In Bescovi, M, (El), Globalization and its impact on violence against vulnerable groups (TBA), Hershey, PA: IGL.Global.1GI Global Pittao, M. 2019) Female offenders and solitary confinement. Inthe Eneyelopedia of Women and Crime, (Vol. 1). Hoboken, NI: Wiey-Blackovell 2. ito, M, (2018). Human tafieking and slavery In J. Wyaterdyk (Bd), Ilernational Haebook on Human Trafficking. New York, NY: Palgrave Mecnillan Publishing ws, Pita, M.,& Schmalleger, F. 2018, September). Prison history. In Oxford Biblographies (Oxford University Press), Retrieved fom, Oxford Bibliographies 1, Pita, M, 2018, August 30 Insights on the ways of educating the next-gen leg an ximinologiead researchers, Higher Bducarion Review - Law School Edition, 36-38. 12, Pita, M. 2018). Cyberbullying and adolescence, In G. Crews (Ed), Handbook of Research on Schoo! Violence in American Schools K— 12 (Chapter 12) Hershey, PA: IGI Global Handbook of Research on School Violence in American K-12 1, Pittaro, M2017, Mareh)- Pomography and Gobel Sex Traflicking: A Proposal for Therapeutic Jurisprudence ws Court Invaion inthe Unite States. inD. Haller & K. dusk (Eds), Pherapeue uisprudence and overcoming violence against women (121-134) Hershey, PA: I Global. 14 Pitaro, M. 2017). Pornography's Role in Sex Trafficking. In D. Halder & K. Iaishankar (Eds), Therapeutic wisprudence and Overcoming Violence Against Wome, Uershey, PA: 1G Global 15 Pitaro, M, & Normore, A. (2016, une 8 Intemational efforts by police leadership w combat human waffcking Retrieved June 8, 206, frm the FI Law Enforeement Bul ntemational Effors by Police Leadership to Combat Human Trafficking 1 Pittaro, M. 2016) Cyberbullying vetimizavion and reporting: A coreltional analysis based on ‘he national eine vernization survey of 2012 (Doctoral dissertation. Retieved from ProQuest. (18515) vy, Pitaro, M; 2015, October 15), Stes and Suicide. American Jail Associaton, September / October 2015 Issue), 25-28, ‘x, Pitre, M. 2015), Demystifying female perpetrated sex crimes against children. Sexual Assault Page 4115Report, 191), 1-4 1» Pitlao, M, (August 2015). Combating human trafficking: Recommendations fr police leadership in establishing tansnational collaboration. In A, Normore & N. ibe (Eds), Cross Culural Collaboration and Leadership for Modern Organization. Hershey, PA: IGI Global 22, Pttro, M. 2012) dian Prisons: Towards Reformation, rehabilvation, and resocalizaion {Foreword}, London: Anthem Press 21, Pttaro, M. 2011). Cyber Cros and Digital Disorder. (Foreword). Retieved from, Google Books 22. Pittaro, M. 2011). Cyber Criminology: Bxploring Juernet Crimes and Criminal Behavior [Chapter 16} ‘Taylor and Francis Publishing: Boca Raton, FL. 23. Pittaro, M. (2011). Criminology ~ Academic Reference Guide, BaxChaets, Ine, Boca Raton, Fovia. Retrieved from, BarChars Quick Study Guides > Dempaty, 1 0010). Iacono Private Socuriy. 2™ el) (Copyeito] Cengage, Publishing: Belmont, cA. 2s, Pittaro, M. (2009). Cybercrime: Selected readings from the hfoTvac database for college students. Cengage Publishing: Belmont, CA. 24, Pittaro, M. (2009). International Perspectives on Crime and Justice. (Chapter 18]. Cambridge Scholars Publications: New Castle, U.K. 2, Schmalleger, Fd Pittaro, M. (2008). Crimes of the Internet. Prentice Hall Publishing: Upper Sade River, NJ. 24, Pittaro, M, (2008) Prisoner reintegration challenges of assimilation and erime desistance. Professional Issues in Criminal Justice. 32), 49-66, Retrieved from, PICT 29, Pittaro, M. (2008). School violence and socal contol theory: An evaluation of the Columbine massacre, International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences. 2(1) 1-12, 4a Pittaro, M. January 2008). Police Occupational Stress and Its Impact on Community Relations. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. 17(1). 49-67 41. Pittaro, M. (May 2008), Cybersalking: An analysis of online harassment and intimidation, International Journal of Cyber Criminology, 30). 2. Pittaro, M. (June 2007). The American criminal justice system: An academic reference gulde. Ba Incorporated Boca Raton, Florida, ISBN: 9781423203056 (© Crested the nation’s frst and only criminal justice academie reference guide. 23, Pittaro, M. [Copyeditor} In Dempsey, J. 8. (2007). Jntroduction to Private Security. (1* Ed), Thomson Publishing: Belmont, CA. 1M, Pittaro, M, (September 2004), From Cellblock to Classroom: The Transition from Helpless to Help Retrieved from, Academic Leader Blogs 4. Pitta, M, 2023, August 10). Female inmates: Overlooked and often forgotten. Retrieved from, Female Inmates: Overlooked and Often Forgotten | Psychology Today. 2 Pittaro, M. (2023, February 14). Are black officers always beter for black communities? Retrieved from, ‘Are Black Cops Always Reiter for Black Communities? - Psychology Today 2. Pittaro, M. (2023, January 16). Why aren’t compassionate release laws used more? Retrieved ftom, Why Aren't Compassionate Release Laws Used More? | Psychology Taday 4 Pittaro, M. (2022, September 11) The seience behind trauma-informed yoga in conections. Retrieved from, Psychology Today Pitta, M. (2022, August 16). Retrieved from, Voga asa stress-reducer for corrections professional. Psychology Today 4 Pittaro, M. 2022, May 11). Prisoner corruption: A glimpse into manipulation tactics, Retrieved from, Psychology Today 1 Pittaro, M. (2022, April 26). Ex-prisoners deserve second chance. Retrieved ftom, Psychology Today Pittaro, M. (2022, January 13). Why did violent crime surge in 2021? Rettieved from, Psychology Today. Page 5115Pitaro, M. (2021, October 20), Acknowledging “missing white woman syndrome” isa start. Retrieved from, Acknowledging Missing White Woman Syndrome’ | Psychology Todey Pittaro, M. (2021, October 15). From homeless addict to university graduate with honors. Retrieved from, From Homeless Addict o University Graduate With Honors | Psychology Today Saluren, M. (2021, October 12). [8 criminal justice career for you? [Interview] Retrieved from, Isa Career in Criminal Justice for You? - Noithampton Community College News Center Pittaro, M. (2021, September 28). Book excerpt: Pursuing and navigating career in criminal justice. Retrieved from, PoliceOne Pittro, M. (2021, September 28). Book excerpt: Pursuing and navigating a career ineriminal justice. Retrieved from, ComrectionsOne Pitaro, M. (2021, August 4), The G.L.O.V.B. AMILEdee, Pittaro, M. (2021, August 2). The psychological autopsy of men who die by suicide: An effective tool for understanding “why” inthe absence of prior warning sigs. Retrieved from, Psychology Today Pitaro, M. (2021, July 9). Coereive control: Entrapped by fear. Retieved from, Psychology Today Pittaro, M. (2021, July 2) Criminal justice change agent: Friend or foe? Retrieved from, Psycholony Today Pittaro, M. (2021, April 9), Humility isthe missing leadership attribute in criminal justice reform. Retrieved from, APU Edge Pittaro, M. (2021, Mareh 11). Why COVID-19 has led toa rise in intimate partner violence. Retrieved from, Psychology Today Pittaro, M. (2020, December 2), The harmful consequences of labeling police officers. Retrieved from, Psychology Today Keady, P, & Pittaro, M, (2020, October 5). Specialized training helps chaplains provide eare for first responders. Retrieved from, In Public Safely Sharmin, A. (2020, September 24) U.S correctional staff struggle to cope amid COVID-19 [Interviewed] Retrieved from, hitps/fohench.co.nk/?020/09/24/i-s-correctionalstaf-sruggle-to-cope-amid-cavid-19/ Pittaro, M. (2020, August 28), Integrating racial concerns into eriminal justice curricula, Retrieved from, Psychology Today Pittaro, M. 2020, August 10), Crisis fatigue and the COVID-19 pandemic. Retrieved from, Psychology Today Pittaro, M., & Keady, P. (2020, July 20). Why every fist responder department should have a chaplain, Retrieved from, In Publie Safety Pittaro, M, (2020, July 16). Caught between coronavirus and convictions: Early relesse prisoners face ‘unique chellenges. Interview with Fournaist, Jonas Shladovsky . Retrieved from, Global Student Square Pitaro, M. (2020, June 22). Reducing crime by addressing criminogenic risk factors. Retrieved ffom, Psychology Today Pittaro, M, (2020, June 15). ‘Transforming prisons in transforming prisoners: A global perspective, Retieved from, In Publie Safety Pittaro, M. (2020, March 30). Pandemic presents opportunities for online earning, Retrieved from, In Publi Ss ‘A new “hands-on” technology for officers, Retrieved from, Pittaro, M. (2020, March 24). Comretional officers and compassion fatigue: The CUVID-19 pandemic. Retrieved from, Psychology Today. (© Deemed an "Essential Read” by the Editors Pittaro, M. (2020, March 3). Protecting correctional officers and inmates from coronavirus, Retieved from, lic Sa Pittaro, M. (2020, January 2). The year 2020: New year, new decade, new approach, Retrieved from, Paychology Today Pittaro, M, (2019, October 28), Cognitive behavioral therapy and high-risk offenders. Retrieved from, ‘Corrections.com Pittaro, M. 2019, October 2). Addressing ex Psychology Today. inal victimization in today’s world. Retrieved from,Pittaro, M, (2019, September 19). Purdue Pharma is only one step to curing opioid ersis, Retieved from, InPublic Safety Pittaro, M. (2019, September 19). Social media and the bystander effect. Retrieved from, Psychology Today Pita, M. (2019, September 2) Epstein suicide suggests a breach in prison protocol. Retrieved fr Public Safety Pittaro, M. (2019, July 3). Mentl health care for first responders. Retrieved from, Psychology Today. Pittaro, M. 2019, May 6). Exposure to media violence and emotional desensitization, Retrieved from, Psychology Today Pitaro, M. 2019, Februsry 23). Male sexual abuse survivors: Ate we doing enough? Ret Prychology Today Pittaro, M. 2019, February 14), Roundlable: How to land a job in academia, Retieved from, Police One Pittra, M_O010, Inmsary 18). A vietim-cantered appmnach to sex traficking ie eteal, Retrieved fom, ps 1 omoted fo an Essential R Pittaro, M. (2079, January 8). What is sextorton and why should we be concerned? Reteioved from, Psychology Today Piitaro, M. 2018, December 14). Coping strategies to improve officer wellness, Retrieved from, In Public Safer Pittaro, M. (2018, November 30). Mandatory overtime comes with physical and financial consequences. Retieved from, In Public Safety Pittaro, M. (2018, November 28). Mandatory overtime comes with physical and financial consequences. Retrieved from, Corrections One Pittaro, M. (2018, November 27). Addressing rising suicide 1 Psychology Today (promoted (o an Essential Read) Pittaro, M. (2018, November 23). Winging i asa single father: How did I get here? Rettieved from, Bs ed from, ss among women veterans. Retrieved from, Pittaro, M. (2018, November 21) Implicit bias within the criminal justice system, Retrieved from, Paycholopy Today Pilato, M. (2018, November 10), Mass shooters: A unique criminological explanation, Rettieved from, Psychology Today. Pittaro, M. & O’Connor, S. (2018, November). Infants ae the youngest vietims ofthe opioid exis, 4 Public Heath Perspective on the Opioid Crisis — In Public Safety, 7-9. Retrieved from In Public Safety Pittaro, M, (2018, October 31). Depression among men: It's time to erase the stigma. Rettieved from, Psychology Today. Pittaro, M. & O’Connor, 8. 2018, October 25). The overlooked victims of the opioid criss, Retrieved from, Paycholog Hoffinan, 8. 2018, October 3). Online gaming predators: Take steps to protect your children [Interviewed foratile), Retrieved ftom, In Cyber Defense Pitaro, M. (2018, September 28). The aging prisoner population. Retrieved from, The Protestor Pittaro, M. (2018, September 24). 9 soft skills every criminal justice professional ned, Retrieved from, Corrections One Pluaro, M. (2018, September 21). The import from, In Publie Safety Pittaro, M. (2018). Catholic priest sexual abuse report: Why states need to change statue of limitations Jaws. Retrieved from, In Public Safety Pittaro, M. & O’Connor, 8. 2018, August 16). How infants ae falling vietim tothe opioid ersis. Retrieved from, In Publie Safety Pittaro, M. (2018, July 31). Penalized for being poor: The nation’s flawed bail system, Retrieved from, Conestions One 4c uf volt skills for criminal justice professionals, Retrleved Pittaro, M. (2018, July 25). Penalized for being poor: The nation’s flawed bail system. Retrieved from In Public Safety Pitaro, M. (2018, July 3), How legislation can help ex-prisoners find employment. Retrieved from Conections One Page 7115Pitaro, M. (2018, May 4), Why ex-prisoners struggle to successfully reintegrate into society. Retrieved ‘rom In Publie Safety Pittaro, M. (2018, May 1), How the aging prisoner population chal fiom Comretions One Pitaro, M. (2018, April 20), Community servie provides many personal and professional benefits, Retrieved from In Public Safety Pitaro, M. (2018, April 2). What Andrew Hollands’ death reveals about eating for mentally ill inmates. Retrieved from Conrections One tao, M. (2018, March 29), What Andrew Holland's dent reveals about caring for mentally ill inmates Retieved from In Publie Safety Pittaro, M. 2018, March 28), Is there a valid psychosocial explanation for school shootings? Retsleved from Palice One Pitaro, M. (2018, March 16) A theoretical explanation forthe increase in school shootings. Retieved from. InPublic Safety Pittaro, M. 2018, March 7). Why public safety professionals need to prevent, identify stress, and apply coping strategies. Retrieved from Intemational Public Safety Association Pittaro, M, (2018, February 26). Why transformational leaders should embrace emotional intelligence. In Pablie Safety. Retrieved from In Public Safety Pittare, M. (2018, February 14). ‘Been there, done tha!" The benefits of a teacher whois a scholar- practitioner. Corrections One. Rettieved from Corrections One Pitaro, M. (2018, January 18). The scholar-practtioner approach to teaching: A criminal justice professor's perspective, Jn Public Softy. Retrieved from In Public Safety Pitaro, M. (2017, December 14). How emotional intelligence benefi ‘managing stress corrections officer stress, American Military University, 1-24. In Public Safety Steer, L. (2017, September 27). Fasten seatbelts: Th fight against human trafficking is taking of. [lmterview/. im Public Safety. Retrieved from: In Public Safety Pittaro, M. (2017, July 31). Addressing the Inek of research on male childhood sexual abuse. Jn Public Safety. Retieved from In Public Safety Pittaro, M. (2017, June 12). Why Sessions mendatory minimums directive isa step backwards. Jn Public Safety. Retrieved from In Public Safety Pittaro, M, (2017, June 2) The importance of emotional wellness in criminal justice, Retieved from In Public Safety ‘Wyllie, D. 2017, Aprit 28). How do corrections leaders spot employees susceptible to corruption? [Editorial]. Corrections One. Retrieved from Corrections One Pittaro, M. (2017, Mare). Could Karly Lead Exposure Contribute to Crime and Delinquency? Retrieved from In Public Safety Pittaro, M, (2017, March). Inspiring a New Generation of Leaders, Retrieved from In Public Safety Dittaro, M. (2017, February 6). Why some correctional employees are corrupt. Retrieved from Jn Public Safety Pittaro, M, (2017, January 31). Looking beyond the uniform: How trooper weaver's death shook the law enforeement community. Retfleved from In Public Safety Pittro, M. (2017, January 5). How emotional intelligence benefits comectional officers. Retrieved from In ublie Safety Gangi, A. & Pittaro, M. 2016, Retrieved from Huffington Post Pittro, M. (2016, August 21), Professor gives students 16 secrets to success. Retrieved from Society 19 Pittaro, M. (2016, August 15). Rise in elderly prisoners requires resources and training, Retrieved from In Public Safety Pittaro, M. (2016, July 6), Role of pornography in sex trafficking, Retrieved from Hidden Tears Project Gangi, A. Pittaro, M.,& Stallworth, R. 2016, May 8). Its “cortectionsl officer,” not guard, Retrieved from Huffington Post convetional facilities, Retrieved officers. Understanding and splember 3). Is inmate unity a direct threat to safety and security? Page 8116‘0, Stelter, Ly & Pitaro, M (2016). Correctional leaders must change thei leadership style, Retteved from In Public Safety +, Stele, L., & Pitta, M, (2016, March 17). Transformational leadership can change the culture of comestons. Retrieved from ln Public Safety «0. Pittato, M., & McCabe, H. (2016, March 9), Professor burnout: Implications for university leadership Retrieved from About Leaders ‘1. Pitlaro, M., & Batts, H. 2016, February 26). From conviet to community leader: One man's journey toward personal redemption, Retrieved fom In Public Safety ‘4 Pittaro, M. 2016, January 5). A year in review: The most important topics in corretions (L. Stelter, i). Rettieved fom In Public Safety os, Pitaro, M. 2015, December 8) Corrections system fais female prisoners: One woman's story. Retieved from In Public Safety 9%, Pttaro, M. 2015, December 7). The challenges of inearcerating mentally il inmates. Retrieve from In Publi Safety vn, Pitaro, M. 2015, October 16). Prisons Going Green. Retrieved from, In Public Safety o. Pitaro, M. 2015, August 13) Corrections System Fails Female Prisoners: One Woman's Story. Retrieved from In Public Safety o», Pitaro, M. 2015, June 25), Prisoners! manipulation of correctional workers: Avoiding the psychological trap. Retieved from, In Public Safety tu. Pittaro, M. (2015, May 27). Should Prisoners be Entitled to Pell Grants to Help Pay for College? Retrieved from In Publie Safety 1, Pttaro, M. (2015, May 06). Fighting human trafficking i ajob forall of us. Spirit of Jefferson, p. A7. Retrieved from, Spirit of Jefferson 1m. Pitta, M. (2015, April 9). Improve Your Facility by Changing Your Leadership Style. Retrieved from In Public Safety 1, Pttaro, M, 2015, April 7. Sexual Abuse Survival and Recovery. Retrieved from In Public Safety tot Pitta, M, 2015, March 28). Combatting human taficking: Transnational collaboration in policing the lobe, The Journal News. Retrieved March 30, 2015, from Joumal News sex, Pittaro, M.&e Russ, J. (2015, March 6). Serving our county to serving time: ‘The rise and value of veteran treatment courts, Retrieved from, In Public Safety 1 Pittaro, M. (2015, February 20), States should prioritize edueation over incarceration. Retieved From, In Public Safety for Correctional Officers Retrieved from, In Public Safety ue, Pitta, M. 2015, January), Suicide Among Corrections Officers: I's Time For An Open Discussion. Retrieved from, In Public Safety 1, Pitaro, M. (December 2014). Transformational Leadership and the Impact on Morale, Satisfution in Corrections. Rettieved from, In Public Safety tia Pittro, M. (November 2014). terview with Michael Pittaro (Criminal Justice Expert). Retieved from, Ks Gov 11, Pitaro, M. (Novernber 2014), Surge in Elderly Prisoners Pases Challenges for Nation's Prisons Reteieved from, In Public Safety tia Pitaro, M. (October 20, 2014). National Cyber Security Month: Protecting Children from Online Predators Retrieved ftom, In Public Safety 1. Pittare, M. 2014, July 31). Breaking down barriers: Research about female perpetrated domestic violence ‘against male victims. Retrieved from, In Public Safety 11 Pittaro, M. 2013, September). Sexual Predators: From the Playground to Cyberspace. Retrieved from, In Public Safety nis Pitfaro, M. 2013, June). Because 1 get to mate a diference In my community. Retrieved from, CEO Blog NationPresentations Conferences 1. Pittaro, M. (2024, February 8) Facilitated a 4-houe training (Psychological Self Defense). Corrections Supervisor's Council Hartford, Connecticut. Pittaro, M. (2023, September 14). Facilitated a 3-hour teining (Emotional Intelligence) Ohio Juvenile Detention Director's Association, Me. Sterling, Ohio. 2. Pittaro, M. (2023, April 28), *Keeynote Speaker - One Voice United — National Medal of Honor. Colorado Springs, Colorado. 4 Russo, C. & Pittaro, M. (2023, March 18). From Practitioner to Scholar. Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Conference, National Harbor, Maryland. 4 Pittaro, M. (2022, June 7). Physical and mental health strategies for Probation / Parole Officers. Trining (via Zoom) Sponsored by the County Chief Adult Probation and Parole Officer's Association of Pennsylvania, «Benton, D., Russo, C.,Pitaro, M., & Malone, C. (2021, November 5). Development of a Law Enforcement Behavioral Resources Unit for AtRisk Populations - YouTube. International Criminology Conference, sponsored by Policy Studies Organization (Washington, DC). (Remote due to COVID precautions 2 Pittaro, M. 2019, November 16). Transformational leadership: Changing the organizational and ‘administrative culture of corrections. Speech presented atthe Correctional Officer PTSD Conference, sponsored by the American Correctional Officer Intelligence Network in Boston, Massachusets 4 Pittaro, M. (2019, November 16). Intemational Criminology Conference. Washington, D.C. 9. Pittaro, M. 2019, August 9) Effective physical and mental coping strategies for jail professionals. Specch presented at Tennessee Corrections Institute in Park Vista Conference Center, Gatlinburg, Tennesse. + Keynote Speaker 10, Pitta, M. (2019, February 19). Mentorship. Multicultural Male Initative Leadership Dinner in honor of Black History Mom, East Stooudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 11, Pittaro, M, 2018, April 3). Traficking in our backyard: Valley agains sex tracking. Past Stroudsburg, University, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 1a, Pitta, M. @2018, March 27). Transnational human trafficking: A glimpse into modern-day slavery. East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 1a, Pitta, M. 2017, November 9), Transnational human trafficking. College Diversity Committee at Lehigh. Carbon Community College, Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. LCCC 1 Pitta, M (2017, September 8). Sess and Burnout Among Juvenile Detention Employees. Ohio Juvenile Detention Services Association Conference, Columbus, Ohio. (©. Keynote Speaker 1, Pitta, M. (2017, July 22). Pornography and It’s Link fo Jnternational Sex Traficking in Children. National Conference on Human Rights, Kamavati University / United World School of Law, Gujerat, Inia 16 Pitta, M. 2017, July 20) Prison Administration, Criminology, and Penal Law: A Comparative _presentation between the United States and India, Karnavati University’s United World School of Lav, Gujarat, Indi 17, Pitta, M. 2017, July 18). Inspiring the next generation of global leaders. Karavati University’s United World School of Lav, Gujarat, India, 1. Pitta, M. (2017, July 14) International Human Rights against Child Exploitation. Karmavati University’s United World Schoo! of Law, Gujarat, India 1». Pittaro, M. 2017, May 24). Conference Closing Plenary Speaker. Pennsylvania Association of Probation, Parole, and Corrections. Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania (0. Plenary Speaker 2 Pittaro, M. (2017, May 23) Jmproving our emotional and physical well-being: Efective strategies for criminal justice professionals. Pennsylvania Association of Probation, Parole, and Corrections conference Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania,21, Pittaro, M. (2016, November 17) Transformational Leadership: Improving the Culture of American Corrections. 37 annual North Carolina Correctional Association Trsining Conference, Greensboro, North Carolina, 22. Pittaro, M, (2016, April 1), Transformational leadership can improve the culture of corrections. New Jersey Chapter ofthe American Correctional Association / New Jersey Association of Criminal Justice Fducators. ‘Trenton, New Jersey. ‘©. Plenary Speaker ‘2, Pittaro, M. 2015, September 1), Inside the Criminal Mind: Avoiding Manipulation, Deception, and Trickery and the Role of Prison Chaplain. Pennsylvania Prison Chaplain’s Association Conference, Carlisle, PA. 4 Pittao, M. (2015, July 28). Siress, Burnou, and Suicide Among Correctional Workers: The Silent Killers. Southesn States Correctional Asrosintion Conference, Litle Rock, Askansas 2s, Pitaro, M. 2015, April 22). Human Traicking. Community Law Enforcement Day. East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 26, Pittaro, M. 2015, March 28). Combatting human trafficking: Transnational collaboration in policing the ‘lobe. Human Exploitation and Trafficking (H.B.A.1). American Public University System, Charles tov, West Virginia 29, Pittaro, M. 2014, November 17-20). Combating human trafficking: Recommendations for police leadership Imestablishing ransnational collaboration, Hosted by Amesican Military University and sponsored by the FBI National Academy and International Police Training Institut. Charles Town, West Virginia, 2% Pittaro, M. 2014, February 18-22). Community perception of female perpetrated sex crimes against children, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Sist Annual Conference. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania +9, Pittaro, M, (2012, December 20). Federal Correctional Institution Schuylkill, Pennsylvania GED Graduation Commencement Speaker 1a. Pittaro, M, (2008, December 5). Prisoner reintegration challenges of crime desistance and assimilation. Annual Forensic Rights and Treatment Conference, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 31. Pittaro, M. (2008, October 23). Cyhercrimes, New Jersey Divisions of Mental Health Services annual conference. East Windsor, New Jersey. ©. Keynote Speaker s2, Pittaro, M. 2008, April 8) Lehigh County SAP (Student Assistance Programs) Consortium. Allentown, Pennsylvania Webinars 1. Pittro, M. (2023, December 12) Faculty Burnout. (Brown Bag Lunch Webinar}. American Public University System. 2 Pittaro, M. 2023, June 5). The top 10 challenges for tod Kendall-Hunt Publishing. https//youtu.bel6pSSwx22J4w 4. Pittaro, M. (2022, August 9), Physical and mental wellness coping strategles for law enforcement officers [training webinar). Virtual Academy Advanced Training Solutions, Tennesse. 4 Pitlaro, M. 2022, August 9). How to improve your interpersonal communication sils with family and “friends (esining webinar). Vietual Academy Advanced Training Solutions, Tennessee 4 Pittaro, M. 2020, June 11) Transforming prisoners to transforming prisons: A global perspective. [webinar]. Criminologieal Research and Development Organization, India 4 Pittaro, M. 2019, November 7). Becoming a criminologist. (webinar). Edutainment Learning, 1. Pittao, M, 2019, November 1) Officer Success Training Series, [webinar recordings} Created five webinars pertaining to law enforcement / correotions officer suecess and wellbeing. Global Institue of Forensic Research 4 Pilaro, M, 2019, Febcuary 19), Addressing the challenges of an aging prison population [webinar ording]. In Time Solutions criminal justice professionals (webinar.9. Pittaro, M, (2018, November 13). Criminology: how theories can be used fo explain global crime pattems and trends, [webinar]. Pinecrest Aeademy of Nevada. i. Pittaro, M. (2018, November 1). Physical and mental health coping strategies (o improve officer wellness [webinar]. Global Institue of Forensic Research 1, Pittaro, M, (2018, September 26). Improving our physical and mental well-being: Effective strategies for jail employers [webinar]. American Jail Assoctation a. Pitiaro, M, (2017, December 14). Transformational leadership: Improving the culture of corrections [Webinar]. American Military University ~ Brown Bag Series Session a, Pittaro, M. (2017, Apsil 20). How Humor, Praise, and Inspiration Can Lead to Student Engagement. [Webinar] Center for Teaching amd Learning, 2017 Teaching Excellence Summit 14, Pittaro, M. (2017, January 20). Prison reform [Interview by P. Robbin]. (Retrieved January 20, 2017, from Prison Reform Video Proj Podcasts Pittar, M, (2022, April 26). Taking action to adress the mental helt sis in coretions Interview with Leischen Kranick, Taking Acton to Addres the Mental Health Crisis in Coneaion - Ege (amuedge com Pittaro, M. (2022, Match 9), Educating today’s criminal justice profesional: An interview with Patrick Fitzgibbons - Criminal Justice Evolution, Criminal Justigg Evoltion Podeast Edveaing Future Criminal Justice Professionals» Dr. Mike Piao (podbean com Pittato, M, (2021, October 27), What to know about pursuing a carer in criminal justice. An interview with Dr. Javod Sadulski What to Know about Pursing & Career in Criminal Justice - age amuedge com) Pittar, M. (2021, September 9), Can the correctional sytem change to truly rehabiliale offenders? An interview with Dr, Gary Deel. Can the Cortectonal System Change to Truly Rehabilitate Offenders? = Ege Pitta, M. (2020, November 11). End of Watch with Bootsy and Sal, Interview with Dr. Michael Pitare, End of Watch Pittar M. (2020, September 2), Coretions andthe COVID pandemic [podcast recording) Interview with Dr. Jarrod Sadulski of American Miltary Universi In Public Safety Pittaro, M. (2020, August 11). Human trafficking [podcast recording]. Interview with Shepard Ambellas of the Shepard Amellas show, Human Trafficking Pittar, M. & Oreesh,T. (2020, January 17), Teaching in prisons: The difficulties of prisonet reintegration {podcast recording]. Interview with Dr. Bjom Mercer of American Military University. Teaching in prisons 9. Pita, M. & Amato, R (2020, lanary 11. Behind The Business Scenes without gues profesor and author Micha! Pitaro, Behind ihe Business Scenes 1s Pittaro, M. 2019, Augost 1) Te lnk between pornography and sex tricking [podcast recording) Interview with De, Rod Graham 1s Pitre, M2019, February 22). The international and domestic fight against human taffckng [podcast recording} In Publig Safety ta, Pittaro, M. (2019, January 11). The challenges law enforcement faces in preventing human trafficking. {podcast interview. n Puble Sat 18. Gangi, A. 2018, December 7), The dangers of mandated overtime [podcast interview). Revived fom, ‘Comesions One Pittaro, M. (2016, March 31). Let's Talk Leadership, Retrieved from, Tict Talk Pittaro, M. (2016, February 10). Transformational Leadership and the Culture of Corrections [Podcast]. "Newark, New Jetiey: Retieved fiom, Tier Tak 1« Pita, M, 2015, December 8), Discusion on Police Bridal. Lecture presented to Alpha Phi Sigma / Phi ‘Alpha Delia Joint Chapter Meeting na Join Chapter Meeting, (Podcast 17. Pittaro, M. (Guest Expert). (2015, September 21). Suicide Among Correctional Officers and Leadership [Podeest). Anthony Gang (ost Tier Talk) VLOG Page 12115Pittaro, M. (2019, August 1) The link between pomography and sex trafficking [Vlog], Retrieved from, YouTube Interview with Dr, Red Graham Picaro, M. (2018, August 1). Preventing suicide in corrections, [Vlog]. Retrieve ftom, Corrections One Pitaro, M. 2018, August 9) Addressing corruption in corrections [Vlog]. Retrieved from, In Public Safety Pittaro, M. 2018, August 7) Addressing corruption in corrections [Vlog]. Retieved from, Corrections One Pitaro, M. (2016, June 23) Transforming Corrections [Viog]. Retrieved from Warden Exchange Community Presentations Pittaro, M. (2023, October 19), Pursuing a Successfid Career in Criminal Justice. Notre Dame High School, Bethiehem, Pennsylvania. Pittaro, M. (2023, February 2). Interview for article titled, He paid his debt to society. Now, the family of ‘the Petaluma man he killed doesn't want him living near them. The Press Democrat (Austin Murphy). He paid his debt o society, Now, the family of the Petaluma man he killed doesn’t want him living near them | ‘BD Plus (pressdemocrat com) Pittaro, M. (2022, May 10). Pursuing and navigating a career in criminal justice. Aurora University, llinois [online] Pitre, M. (2022, February 24). Human trafficking: Crime in our Backyards. Lehigh Carbon Community College, Sehinecksville, Pennsylvania Pittaro, M. (2021, October 7). Pursuing and navigating « career in eriminal justice. Noxthampton Community College, Bethlcher, Pennsylvania, Pittaro, M. (2019, January 16). Addressing how criminological theories are used to explain crime, Delaware Valley High School, Milford, Pennsylvania. Pittaro, M. (2018, March 20). Crintinal Justice Career Advice. Pleasant Valley High School, Pennsylvania, Pittaro, M. (2016, June 14). Criminal Justice Reform in Pennsylvania, Lecture presented at League of ‘Women Voters Annual Meeting in Easton, Pennsylvania Pittaro, M, (2016, February 20) Project Success - Publle Service Profession Panel, Lectute presented at Project Suocess in Tannersville, PA, Northampton Community College Television Good Moming America (2022, January 19). Interview about the spike in US violent crime rates, [Television broadeast]. New York City, New York. Good Morning America Evans, M. (Executive Produces). (2019, March 18). Criminal justice reform interview [Television broadcast]. Bethlehem, PA: PBS39, PBS Community Comer Curriculum/is00k Reviews Pitaro, M. "Trends in Organized Crime.” Review of Trends in Organized Crime, by Springer Publications, Journal No. 12117, 24 August 2016, Piitaro, M. “Police in America.” Review of Police in Americe, by Steven Brandl. Sage Publications, § July 2016. Review of Criminal Justice: Realities and Challenges ~ Ruth Masters (2 Ed). Pearson July 2015 Grinning Man Press August 20,2014 ‘Asked by Author fo Review of Serial Killer Quarterly’s “Partners in Pain” — Vol. 1 No.2 Partners in Pain Pearson Publishing ~ Criminology Focus Group July 2014 Page 911610, Pearson Publishing ~ In-Depth Focus Group (Introduction to Criminal Justice) June 2014 1, Served as a Criminal Justice Subject Matter Expert, Columbus, Ohio '2, Pearson Criminal Justice Curiculum Online Focus Groups ~ February 2013 1s. Review of: “What Works in Corrections: Current Trends and Practices,” Elsevier Publishing ~2011 14. Review of: “Exploring Correetions in America,” Elsevier Publishing - 2011 1s, Review of: “Introduction to Criminal Justice: Dispelling Myths and Discovering Truths,” by Ruth Masters etal, MeGraw-1Hll- 2006 1 Review of “Police Field Operations,” by anonymous author, Allyn & Bacon publishing ~ 2006 11. Reviow of “ New Criminology:" by anonymous authors, MeGrav-Hill 2006 1a. Review of: “Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction,” (6 ed), by Frank Schmalleger, Prentice Hall -2005 Editorial Responsibilities [Named Full Professor (Honorary) for the Intemational Institue of Justice and Police Sciences (April 2023) Intemational Joural of Cyber Criminology | Associate Managing Journal Editor (2018 ~ 2021) United World School of Law, India | Academic Advisory Couneil 2017 - 2021) Jury of Awards, Professor Stanley Yeldell New Researcher Excellence Award | South As Criminology and Vietimology (2016) National Institute of Justice | Peer Reviewer of Federal Grants for FY2015 2016) US Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention | Peer Reviewer for Federal Grant Applications ~ Anti-Gang Strategies and Initiatives (2014 ~ Present) South Asian Society on Criminology end Vietimology | Program Committee Member (2012, 2015) Cyber Crime and Digital Disorder (Authored the Foreword), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (2011) Criminal Investigation (Lyman), PowerPoint Text Development, Pearson Publishing 2011) Criminal ustce (Fagin) 2011, PowerPoint Text Development, Pearson Publishing 2011) No Offence! ~ Intemational Sexual Offender Group Moderator 2011) Policing Today, Line Ar, Graphics Eitor, Prentice Hall Publishing (2011) Juvenile Delinquency, Line Art, Graphs Editor, Prentice Hall Publishing (2011) ‘Comparative Criminal Justice Book Review, Cengage Publishing Copyeditor~ Private Security, Cengage Pubishing (2" and 3* Ftion) (2009 ~ 2010) National Criminal Justice Editor's Group ~ NCJRS (2008 ~ Present) Intemational Editorial Advisory Board |Jnternational Journal of Criminal Justice Siences (up! jcis.co.ne?) 2007-2021) Society of Professional Associations Middle Atlantic States Correctional Association (2017- Present) ‘* Appointed to Board of Trustees (2023) Pennsylvania Association of Probation, Parole, and Corrections (2017 ~ Present) ‘American Jail Association (2015- Present) International Association of Forensic Criminologists/ Academy of Behavioral Profiling (2014 ~ Present) Alpha Phi Sigma (National Criminal Justice Honor Society) (2013 — Present) ‘Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (2006 ~ Present) ‘American Correstions Association (2006 ~ Present) ‘American Society of Criminology (2004 ~ Present) Honors Featured Author/Editor ~ IGL-Publshing -IGL Global (msileism)Recognition by Alpha Phi Sigma —Nationel Criminal Justice Honor Society ~ announcing the publication of “Pursuing and Navigating a Career in Criminal Justice.” - March 10, 2022. 2020 SSGS Faculty Mentorship Award (Nomination). American Military University, December 2020 Warrior Academie Impact Award. Fast Stroudsburg University, April 2019 Promotion —Rank Advancement from Assistant to Associate Professor — December 2018 Oustanding Faculty Member ofthe Year Award, American Military University — June 2018 Top Employee Curator Award, Social Influencer Program, American Military University ~ February 2018 Warrior Academie Impact Award. Fast Stroudsburg University ~ April 30, 2017 Faculty Spolight. American Military University -2017 Eacaior ofthe Year. North Star Award presented a the June 2015 American Public University gradustion in Charles Town, West Virginia. [Nominee for the 2014 UPCEA Excellence in Teaching Award — American Public University — 2014 ‘Outstanding Faculty / Excellence in Teaching Award ~ American Public University ~ June 2013 Program Committee Member ~ South Asian Conference on Criminology and Vietimology January 2013. Leadership Lehigh Valley ~ Class of 2013 * One of 30 selected to represent the entire Lehigh Valley region inthe Leadership Lehigh Valley Class of 2013 Featured Community Sufety Advocate ~ Lehigh Valley Style Magazine ~ September 2012 — Guard A Kid of the Lehigh Valley, LLC Progeam Committee Member ~ South Asian Conference on Criminology and Vietimology— January 2011 Doctorate Ambassador ~ Capella University Volunteer Evaluator - The Middle States Commission on Higher Education Alpha Phi Sigma ~The National Criminal Justice Honor Society ~ 4.0 GPA Doctoral Student Criminal Justice Degree program ranked number 16 in the country -Community College Week's “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” 2047) htip:/wrw.coweek.con/news/artilefiles/53-CCW061807-All-Pes-FINAL pat ‘Wadsworth's National Career Education Criminal Justice Advisory Board Member ~ Thomson Publishing (2006) "National Criminal Justice Advisory Board Member — Career Education Corporation (2006) Career Education Corporation's Edveator ofthe Year (nomination) 2006) ‘Who's Who Among Teachers in America (nomination) (2005 & 2006) VIP Award for “Excellence in the Classroom.” (2005) Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society (2005) Recipient of State Award forthe creation of “Prison Road Crew" Program in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (2000) Peatured Guest on local Television show, "County Lines” (1999) Express-Times Newspaper Feature Article, “Faces in the Community” Several Commendations for Excelence in the Workforce (1996) Guest Lecturer to Various Middle Schools, High Schools, and Universities on “Life Behind Bars.” Recipient of Several “Perfect Aitendance” Awards Above-Average Employee Performance Evaluations