Jemour Maddux

Dr. Maddux’s research surrounds the convergence of trauma and justice. He is a postdoctoral instructor in forensic psychology and core faculty in the Doctor of Psychology Program at The William Paterson University. He is the past president of the New York State Psychological Association’s Forensic Division and he served two terms on APSAC’s Board of Directors – initiating its Commission for Racial Justice in Child Maltreatment. Dr. Maddux has consulted for the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice. He co-edited the text Assessing Trauma in Forensic Contexts and has provided editorial leadership for Springer’s Psychological Injury and Law, Oxford’s Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessments, and the American Psychology – Law Society’s interdisciplinary book series through APA Books.

Maddux was an elected member and 2023 Chair of the American Psychological Association (APA)’s Committee on Professional Practice and Standards. He has contributed to the development of various policy statements, amicus briefs, and practice guidelines for the APA and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). He chaired the Task Force that developed APSAC’s Practice Guidelines for Forensic Mental Health Evaluations When Child Maltreatment Is at Issue. He was appointed to the 6-member work group that revised APA’s Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Family Law Proceedings. He was also appointed to the 7-member work group revising APA’s Guidelines for Psychological Evaluations in Child Protection Matters.

Dr. Maddux is a licensed psychologist in Michigan, New York, and New Jersey, in addition to practicing under PSYPACT. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology and serves on its Practice Documents Committee. He is American Board of Forensic Psychology faculty. He is also board certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). At the time of this writing, only three psychologists with offices in New Jersey have earned this credential – the only board certification in forensic psychology recognized by APA.

Maddux has worked as a therapist within three prison facilities, and as a forensic evaluator within the Bronx County Family Court and the Audrey Hepburn Children’s House Regional Child Abuse and Diagnostic Center. He specializes in forensic assessment of ability, risk, and psychological injury in family, civil, sentencing, and law enforcement cases. Dr. Maddux also trains psychologists evaluating minors in personal injury cases and develops resources for their practice community. Dr. Maddux is currently under contract with APA Publishing to write Psychological Evaluation of Children in Personal Injury Lawsuits – a pioneering book on this subject.

Professional Interests

Trauma and justice
Judicial decision-making
Assessment methods and professional practice issues in forensic psychology
Teaching and professional training in forensic assessment and trauma

Other Interests

As an advocate, Dr. Maddux’s interests include raising awareness of policies that weaken disadvantaged youth and families. He enjoys the outdoors, working on boulder problems, and jogging. He continues to rank in the top-10 Rutgers University outdoor pole vaulters of all-time and he maintains high school records in the outdoor high jump, triple jump, and pole vault.