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Jennifer L. Skeem is a psychologist and professor specializing in Social Welfare and Public Policy. Her research focuses on the intersection of behavioral science and criminal justice, aiming to inform initiatives that prevent violence, enhance decision-making for individuals in the justice system, and contribute to effective and equitable justice reform. Currently, she leads projects that evaluate innovative correctional services for people with mental illness, study environmental factors that promote violence in institutions, and foster prosocial behavior among at-risk juveniles. Skeem's significant contribution to the field includes a robust publication record of 150 articles and the editorship of two books, including 'Applying Social Science to Reduce Violent Offending.' As a past president of the American Psychology-Law Society and member of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Mandated Community Treatment, she has been influential in shaping contemporary discussions around prevention and reform in criminal justice. Skeem has presented her work in congressional briefings and collaborates with local and federal agencies on issues pertaining to prevention of mass violence, community corrections, and jury sentencing reforms.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Professor of Social Welfare and Public Policy, focusing on behavioral science and criminal justice.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.