Eric Grommon

Eric Grommon is the Paul H. O'Neill Professor at the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Indianapolis. He joined the institution in 2012 and was honored as a Paul H. O'Neill Professor in 2023 for his contributions to criminal justice. His research focuses on corrections, offender reentry, and rigorous evaluations of justice system programs, particularly integrating risk assessment tools and co-response teams for crisis management. His work has been funded by the National Institute of Justice and featured in CrimeSolutions.gov.

Education: Ph.D. (Criminal Justice, Michigan State, 2010), M.S. (Criminal Justice, Michigan State, 2005), B.A. (Criminal/Social Justice, Lewis University, 2002).

Research interests emphasize policy evaluation, probation revocation dynamics, and gun violence intervention strategies. Recent projects include analyzing racial disparities in prosecutorial decisions and co-response police-mental health team effectiveness. His work bridges academic research with practitioner needs, addressing issues like pretrial risk assessments and housing mobility for sex offenders.

Key awards include the Indiana University Trustees’ Teaching Award (2017) and the SPEA Favorite Criminal Justice Professor Undergraduate Award (2016). He has advised multiple studies, including evaluations of reentry initiatives and firearm violence interventions. Collaborations include partnerships with the Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety, the Indiana Judicial Center, and the National Institute of Justice.

His research on firearm violence and probation revocations highlights trends in urban crime, with ongoing projects tracking monthly shooting incidents in Indianapolis. He leads teams examining how policy reforms can reduce recidivism and improve justice system fairness, emphasizing evidence-based practices.