Aaron Ho

Dr. Aaron Ho is a tenured Professor of Criminal Justice at New Jersey City University whose scholarship focuses on risk prediction algorithms, illicit markets, crime prevention, and evidence-based approaches to public safety. His research critically examines the development and application of actuarial risk assessment tools in criminal justice systems, with particular attention to fairness, predictive validity, and the broader social implications of algorithmic decision-making. His work contributes to ongoing debates surrounding data-driven governance and the ethical implementation of predictive technologies.

 

Dr. Ho has published and presented on issues related to risk classification, offender assessment, and the intersection of statistical modeling and criminal justice policy. His scholarship bridges quantitative analysis and practical reform, exploring how predictive instruments can both inform and potentially distort decision-making processes within courts, corrections, and community supervision.

 

In addition to his academic work, Dr. Ho is the founder of the Jersey City Youth Planning Task Force, an initiative created to mobilize local stakeholders in addressing youth delinquency and community violence. Through partnerships with municipal agencies, educators, and community leaders, the Task Force advances prevention-oriented strategies that integrate research-informed interventions with grassroots engagement. This work reflects Dr. Ho’s commitment to translating criminological theory into measurable community impact.

 

In addition to his academic career, Dr. Ho is a founder and small business operator who builds community-focused spaces that prioritize safety, inclusion, and opportunity for emerging artists and young people. His dual experience as both scholar and entrepreneur informs his teaching philosophy: leadership requires both theory and action.

 

Raised in New York City’s Chinatown, Dr. Ho brings both scholarly rigor and lived urban experience into his teaching and mentorship. He earned his PhD in Criminology from Rutgers University and remains dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles in public service, law enforcement, research, and community advocacy.