Matthew Barry Johnson

Matthew Barry Johnson is a Professor at the Psychology Department of John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY). His work bridges psychology and criminal justice, focusing on wrongful conviction, interrogation practices, and racial/social justice. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University (1984).
He authored a seminal 2021 Oxford University Press book on wrongful sexual assault convictions, earning an 'Outstanding Academic Title' award. His research includes developing the 'Interrogation Expectations' instrument to assess Miranda rights comprehension biases.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Adelphi University (1984, Clinical Psychology)
  • M.A., Montclair State College (1980, Educational Psychology)
  • B.A., Rutgers University (1976, American Studies)
• Affiliations:
  • Editorial Boards: Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice, Wrongful Conviction Law Review
  • Advisory Board: Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty

His research highlights racial biases in sexual assault prosecution and the role of serial rapists in wrongful convictions. He has testified in high-profile cases, with his work cited in New Jersey Supreme Court rulings. Awards include the Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award (2020) and Bobby Wright Community Service Award (2019).

Teaching spans undergraduate to doctoral levels, covering courses like Psychology and Law, Family Court, and Forensic Psychology. Active in professional organizations including the American Psychology-Law Society and Association of Black Psychologists.