Dewey Cornell

Dewey G. Cornell is a forensic clinical psychologist and Professor of Education at the University of Virginia.12 He holds the Virgil Ward Chair in Education and is the director of the Virginia Youth Violence Project.24 With over 40 years of experience, Cornell has extensively worked on evaluating and treating violent offenders, as well as conducting research on school safety programs.5

Key aspects of Cornell's career and contributions include:

1. Education: He received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 1981.2

2. Research focus: His main areas of expertise include forensic clinical psychology, psychological assessment, juvenile violence prevention, and school safety.14

3. Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG): Cornell is the principal author of this widely-used model for threat assessment in schools across the United States and Canada.12

4. Publications: He has authored more than 300 publications in psychology and education, including studies on juvenile homicide, school safety, and bullying.4

5. Expert testimony: Cornell has testified in criminal proceedings, legislative hearings, and consulted on violence prevention efforts.14

6. Current work: He is directing a national study of school threat assessment with funding from the U.S. Department of Justice.4

Cornell's work emphasizes achieving equity and fairness in school discipline and educational outcomes.4 His LinkedIn profile (username: dewey-cornell-80764a8) indicates that he has been a Professor at the University of Virginia since September 1986.3