Janine’s publications as a sociologist center on environmental and contemplative studies. Disappearing Desert and her upcoming book titled Conservation is Not Enough: Rethinking Relationships with Water in the Arid Southwest focus on how our cultural perceptions impact the way we live with and relate to the more-than-human world. Teaching with Compassion serves as a practical guide for educators seeking strategies to support their students and cultivate an environment of care and compassion.

In Disappearing Desert, Janine explores the cultural forces driving suburban sprawl in the United States, using Phoenix, Arizona, as a case study. She examines the environmental and social impacts of rapid expansion and advocates for policy shifts and a renewed relationship with the land to address the pervasive issue of unsustainable development.

Teaching with Compassion provides practical tools and strategies for educators to foster a culture of care and compassion amidst the challenges of modern education. Organized around an eight-point "Teaching with Compassion Oath," it uses real-life examples and exercises to demonstrate the transformative power of heartfelt teaching, offering inspiration for both seasoned and novice teachers.