Tim Goddard

Dr. Tim Goddard is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida International University (FIU). He holds a Ph.D. in Criminology, Law & Society (2012), an M.A. in Social Ecology (2008), and a B.A. in Philosophy (2001) from the University of California system. His work critically examines the intersection of crime policy, social justice, and community-led interventions, particularly for marginalized youth of color.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, Criminology, Law & Society, 2012
  • M.A., University of California, Irvine, Social Ecology, 2008
  • B.A., University of California, Berkeley, Philosophy, 2001

Dr. Goddard’s research focuses on neoliberal carceralism, risk assessment bias in legal decision-making, and community-based alternatives to punitive systems. He co-authored Youth, Community and the Struggle for Social Justice (2018), which explores social justice organizations’ roles in challenging carceral systems, and is currently writing a solo-authored book on risk assessment instruments’ flaws in legal contexts during his Spring 2023 sabbatical. His work appears in journals like Theoretical Criminology and British Journal of Criminology, emphasizing qualitative analysis of policy impacts.

Key trends in Dr. Goddard’s publications include:

• Challenging risk-based frameworks in youth justice
• Linking poverty, racism, and carceral systems
• Advocating for community-led social justice initiatives
• Critiquing evidence-based practices that perpetuate oppression

Scientific awards include two Writing Across the Curriculum grants to enhance student writing in capstone courses. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on criminal justice policy, race, and punishment, and collaborates with scholars like Amy M. Magnus on activist criminology projects. His work bridges grassroots activism and academic research to address systemic inequality in criminal justice systems.