jones has edited and authored of a number of books, as well as many academic articles. his most recent book as editor (2009) is "youth violence in latin america: gangs and juvenile justice in perspective" (edited with d. rodgers). his most recent co-authored book (2010) is "bringing youth into development". he also has an advance contract with temple university press for a book tentatively titled "street corners in a global world: everyday life and identities of mexican street youth".