Julie Gerlinger

Julie Gerlinger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at The University of Oklahoma, part of the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine (2017). Her research focuses on policies and institutions that marginalize populations and perpetuate inequality, with an emphasis on criminology, school discipline, juvenile delinquency, and structural inequality. Dr. Gerlinger’s work bridges policy analysis and social mechanisms, examining how regulations intended for public safety often exacerbate disparities. Her recent studies investigate school discipline practices, neighborhood crime dynamics, and the impacts of adverse childhood experiences on delinquency.

Her publications span topics such as mass shootings, active shooter drills, and the intersection of gender and incarceration. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials, to evaluate policy efficacy. While her work critiques systemic inequities, it also proposes evidence-based solutions for educational and criminal justice reforms.

Notably, Dr. Gerlinger has explored how exclusionary school discipline disproportionately affects marginalized groups and its link to neighborhood crime. Her research also addresses California’s public safety realignment policies and their implications for correctional systems. Despite her prolific output, no specific awards or grants are highlighted in the provided text.

Her advising and grant activities remain unspecified in the current data. She is affiliated with the OU Sociology Department and contributes to interdisciplinary programs in criminology and social policy.