Rate My Professor Stephen Monterosso

Monterosso's academic interests lie at the intersection of business law and criminal justice, with research focusing on youth crime prevention, witness protection programs, outlaw motorcycle gangs, restorative justice, and punitive criminal policies. His key publications include 'Risk and protective factors of youth crime: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses' (2024), 'Protective factors, risk factors, and intervention strategies in the prevention and reduction of crime among adolescents and young adults aged 12–24 years: A scoping review protocol' (2024), 'Shortcomings in the Operation and Coordination of Witness Protection in Australia. Where to from Here?' published in International Criminology (2022), 'From bikers to savvy criminals. Outlaw motorcycle gangs in Australia: implications for legislators and law enforcement' (2018), and 'Punitive criminal justice and policy in contemporary society' (2009). He co-authored 'A Therapeutic Approach to Workers Compensation' with Robert Guthrie. His research outputs have received over 65 citations. In teaching, he leads the Business Law discipline and instructs courses like Introduction to Safety & Environmental Health Law.

Monterosso contributes to public discourse through presentations, such as at the 'Positive Pathways for Indigenous At-Risk Youth' event in 2023, and media interviews on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. His scholarship bridges practical business law education with impactful criminal justice research.