Naomi E. Goldstein

Dr. Naomi E. Goldstein is Professor of Psychology and Co-Director of the JD/PhD Program at Drexel University, where she directs the Juvenile Justice Research and Reform Lab. Her research translates social science into juvenile justice reforms, focusing on developmental psychology's role in legal outcomes.

Goldstein collaborates with justice agencies on system-level changes addressing the school-to-prison pipeline, probation reforms, police practices, and racial inequities. With over $20M in grants and 100+ publications, her work includes forensic assessment tools, treatment manuals, and policy contributions such as Supreme Court amicus briefs.

Her implementation science expertise supports nationwide training and technical assistance for juvenile justice systems seeking evidence-based improvements.