Hidden Cost of Immigration

Stewart J. D’Alessio is a criminology professor at Florida International University (FIU). He earned his B.A. in History from Stetson University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Criminology from Florida State University. His recent research focuses on crime trends, sentencing disparities, and the impact of public policies on crime and justice outcomes. Prior to working in academia, Professor D’Alessio held positions at the Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Florida, the Florida Department of Corrections in Tallahassee, and the Justice Research and Statistics Association in Washington, D.C. Professor D'Alessio also previously served as a Captain in the Military Police, and he participated in "Operation Just Cause" and "Operation Desert Storm". His unit received the "Valorous Unit Award" for extraordinary heroism during military operations in Panama during "Operation Just Cause”.Lisa Stolzenberg is a criminology professor at Florida International University (FIU). She holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Florida and both an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Criminology from Florida State University. Her research focuses on quantitative methods, emphasizing crime analysis, prosecutorial discretion, criminal sentencing, and the impacts of law and policy. Her work has been published in numerous books and journals. Dr. Stolzenberg has held research positions with Westat, Inc., the Justice Research and Statistics Association, the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, and the Florida Department of Corrections. Troy Teresak is a doctoral candidate in International Crime and Justice at Florida International University (FIU). He earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Lock Haven University, now part of the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, an M.S. in Applied Intelligence from Mercyhurst University, and an M.S. in Criminal Justice from FIU. His research focuses on immigration, labor markets, and crime. Mr. Teresak’s work examines how structural factors such as job displacement and economic marginalization influence criminal behavior. He has presented his research at national conferences and received the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Doctoral Summit Scholarship.

• Chapter 1. Revisiting the Immigration–Crime Debate.- Chapter 2. Theoretical Foundations.- Chapter 3. The Racialized Labor Market in Urban America.- Chapter 4. Unemployment and the Rise of Black Crime.- Chapter 5. Empirical Analysis and Findings.- Chapter 6. Discussion and Policy Implications.