Jennifer Cox

Dr. Jennifer Cox is an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at the University of Alabama, specializing in Psychology and Law. She serves as Director of the Southern Behavioral Health and Law Initiative and Co-Director of the Alabama Forensic Assessment and Research Evaluation project. Her research examines factors influencing decision-making within criminal legal systems, particularly how individual differences and demographic factors impact legal judgments.

Research focuses on forensic psychology, psychopathy assessment, intimate partner violence, prosecutorial decision-making, and gender/sexual orientation impacts on legal outcomes. Work emphasizes high-stakes criminal cases and mental health considerations in legal contexts.

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on forensic evaluation practices, intimate partner violence interventions, bias in legal decision-making, and psychopathy's legal implications. Research employs diverse methodologies including systematic reviews, experimental mock-jury studies, and large-scale data analysis.

Maintains private practice conducting psycholegal evaluations including competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and sentencing mitigation cases. Supervises graduate students in forensic assessment for law enforcement and clinical settings. Education includes BS from University of Mary Washington (2007), MS from Drexel University (2009), and PhD from Texas A&M University (2014). Clinical internship completed at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, D.C.

No scientific awards or specific grant information mentioned.