Julie Baldwin
Dr. Julie Marie Baldwin is a Research Professor in the Department of Justice, Law & Criminology at American University and an expert in translational and evaluation research on courts, substance use, and justice-involved subcultures. She is internationally recognized for her work on veterans treatment courts (VTCs), having visited over 60 and actively working with 24. Dr. Baldwin co-founded the Veterans Treatment Court Research Consortium and has published widely across journals, books, and reports. She serves as President of the Southern Criminal Justice Association and on editorial boards for leading journals. A recipient of the 2020 ACJS New Scholar Award, she earned her Ph.D. from the University of Florida and has held academic and research leadership roles at multiple institutions. Her work focuses on evidence-based justice reform, VTC fidelity, and interagency collaboration.