John T. Monahan

John T. Monahan is a distinguished Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, specializing in psychology and law. He is a member of both the National Academy of Medicine and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and has received notable awards including the Manfred Guttmacher Award for outstanding research in law and psychiatry. Monahan has authored or edited 17 books and over 300 articles, with work cited over 40,000 times, including by the U.S. Supreme Court. His career includes founding the American Psychological Association’s Division of Psychology and Law and directing two MacArthur Foundation research networks.

• Current Affiliation: University of Virginia School of Law
• Visiting Roles: Harvard/NYU Law Schools, American Academy in Rome, All Souls College Oxford

Research Focus: Violence risk assessment, mental disorder-crime links, legal admissibility of psychological evidence, and forensic psychiatry. His work bridges clinical practice with actuarial methods, examining racial bias, age factors, and neuroscientific contributions to risk models.

Scientific Awards:

• Manfred Guttmacher Award (2 books)
• Guggenheim Fellowship
• Stanford Center for Advanced Study Fellowship
• National Academy of Medicine Membership
• American Academy of Arts and Sciences Membership

Monahan’s publications include systematic reviews of risk assessment tools, longitudinal studies of attorney careers, and analyses of pretrial decision-making. His MacArthur studies on violence risk assessment remain foundational in forensic psychiatry and criminal justice reform.