Naomi Goldstein

Naomi E. Goldstein is a clinical psychologist known for her research on juvenile justice reform. She is a Professor of Psychology, Co-Director of the JD/PhD Program in Law and Psychology, and the Director of the Juvenile Justice Research and Reform Lab (JJR&R) at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the last 20 years, her research has focused on racial and ethnic disparities among youth in the justice system, the school-to-prison pipeline, reform of juvenile probation systems, and adolescent development in making legal decisions in the justice system. She then received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 1995 from Wesleyan University. This research study used the Miranda Rights Comprehension Instruments (MRCI) Manual, which is a revised assessment tool Goldstein, Thomas Grisso, and Heather Zelle established that is used to evaluate individuals' comprehension of Miranda Rights. Goldstein’s Miranda Rights research has found that a developmental skill, such that youth cannot fully comprehend how waiving these rights can increase their risk of falsely confessing and being charged with a crime. The research regarding academic interest and success reveals that if students receive behavioral support and have a continued interest in academics they will be less likely to engage in delinquent behavior.

Editorial and reviewer work Goldstein has served on several academic journal editorial boards such as Behavioral Science and the Law; Psychology, Public Policy, and Law; Law and Human Behavior; and Criminal Justice and Behavior.

Naomi Goldstein has also been a grant reviewer for several institutions across the United States, including the American Psychology-Law Society, Stoneleigh Foundation, the National Institute of Mental Health, the City University of New York’s Faculty Grants Program, and other departments in Pennsylvania.

Awards Naomi Goldstein won the Holzberg Fellowship for Outstanding Commitment to Psychological Research and Treatment at Wesleyan University in 1995 during her undergraduate degree in psychology. The fellowship is awarded to a senior who intends to pursue clinical or community psychology graduate study to apply future research to resolve societal issues.

Goldstein was also a nominee for the Outstanding Teaching Award at Drexel University in 2004. Goldstein, N. E. (2022-2025). Expungement Clinic Initiative Evaluation in Philadelphia. The Promise/United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Total Costs: $1,800,000. NeyMoyer, A., & Goldstein, N. E. (2023-2025). Examining key factors in the prison-to-school pipeline: What promotes students’ successful return to school after juvenile justice confinement? Spencer Foundation, Total Costs: $49,976.

Books

Goldstein, N. E. S., Serico, J. M., Haney-Caron, E., Giallella, C. L., Kalbeitzer, R., Zelechoski, A. D., Riggs Romaine, C. L., & Kemp, K. (2023). The juvenile justice anger management (JJAM) treatment for girls. Oxford University Press. Heilbrun, K., DeMatteo, D., & Goldstein, N. E. S. (Eds.) (2016). APA handbook of psychology and juvenile justice. American Psychological Association. Goldstein, A. M. & Goldstein, N. E. S. (2010). Evaluating capacity to waive Miranda rights. Oxford University Press. Heilbrun, K. S., Goldstein, N. E. S., & Redding, R. E. (Eds.) (2005). Juvenile delinquency: Prevention, assessment, and intervention. Oxford University Press.

Forensic Assessment Tools Goldstein, N. E., Zelle, H. & Grisso, T. (2011). Miranda rights comprehension instruments (MRCI) manual. Professional Resource Press. Goldstein, N. E. S., Zelle, H., & Grisso, T. (2014). The miranda rights comprehension instruments: Manual for juvenile and adult evaluations. Professional Resource Press.

Intervention Manuals Goldstein, N. E. S., Serico, J. M., Haney-Caron, E., Giallella, C. L., Kalbeitzer, R., Zelechoski, A. D., Riggs Romaine, C. L., & Kemp, K. (2023). The juvenile justice anger management (JJAM) treatment for girls: Facilitator guide and participant materials. Oxford University Press. Goldstein, N. E. S., Serico, J., Riggs Romaine, C., Zelechoski, A. D., Kalbeitzer, R., & Kemp, K. (2007). The juvenile justice anger management (JJAM) treatment for girls. Drexel University. Parker, L. E, Gardella, J. H., Kreimer, R., Pollard, A., Anjaria, N., Rudd, B., Le, T., Bethel, K., Gray, A., Rufe, S., Fink, R., & Goldstein, N. E. S. (2022). Positive school safety program for school climate staff: Coaching manual (high school ed.). Drexel University. Parker, L. E, Gardella, J. H., Kreimer, R., Pollard, A., Anjaria, N., Rudd, B., Le, T., Bethel, K., Gray, A., Rufe, S., Fink, R., & Goldstein, N. E. S. (2022). Positive school safety program for school climate staff: Coaching manual (K-8 ed.). Drexel University.