Andrew Martinez

Andrew Martinez M.S.W. Ph.D., is a Principal Research Associate at the Center for Justice Innovation. His research examines violence prevention topics in the areas of school and community violence. Additionally, Dr. Martinez engages in research and technical assistance projects across a range of topic areas within the criminal legal system. His recent projects include a state-wide evaluation of firearm violence prevention programs in Maryland, a randomized controlled trial of restorative justice practices in New York City schools, and a mixed-methods study of young illegal gun carriers across three New York City neighborhoods. 

He recently served as the lead methodologist on three technical assistance projects: Moving Justice Forward, which developed a blueprint for prosecutorial reform in Connecticut, person-centered justice courts in Kosovo and Kyrgyzstan, and a review of juvenile detention policies and data collection practices in Kentucky. He is a member of the American Psychological Association Task Force on Violence Directed Against Teachers and School Personnel. Dr. Martinez holds a Master of Social Work Degree and a Ph.D. in Community Psychology.