Julia Beeman

Dr. Julia Beeman is the Chair and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Belmont Abbey College. She created the Criminal Justice program and co-founded the James Buie Scholarship Program. Her research focuses on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomology among urban patrol officers and its impact on attitudes toward use of force. She holds a Ph.D. from Nova Southeastern University, with previous degrees from University of North Carolina-Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College.

• A.A.S., Central Piedmont Community College
• B.S., University of North Carolina-Charlotte
• M.S., University of North Carolina-Charlotte
• Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

Her teaching spans foundational courses like Criminology, Criminal Justice Ethics, and Juvenile Justice, alongside newer offerings such as Theological Perspectives of Restorative Justice. She emphasizes dignity-centered approaches in criminal justice practice, advocating for societal improvement through ethical engagement with offenders, victims, and practitioners.

Outside the classroom, she actively supports Belmont Abbey College's student-athletes and has been recognized for her contributions with notable awards. While no specific grants or advising records are detailed, her leadership in curriculum development and scholarship initiatives underscores her commitment to student success and institutional growth.