“Never Had a Friend”

Dr. Micah E. Johnson is a sociologist trained in criminology and substance misuse epidemiology. He serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy at the University of South Florida. Dr. Johnson’s research centers around childhood trauma, behavioral health, and juvenile justice. His research is funded by the National Institutes of Health and has been cited by the New York Times, Senator Bernie Sanders and others. He has been an advocate for social justice for the past 14 years. Dr. Johnson trains, speaks, and teaches internationally on topics related to trauma, poverty, antiracism, and sustainable peace. He serves in the state and federal court system as an expert witness and facilitator where he leverages the science of trauma, disadvantage and substance misuse to empower the justice system to make more informed decisions. His interest in these areas are fueled by his childhood experiences. Dr. Johnson recently published a children’s book entitled “Never Had a Friend.” It describes his experiences with living in homeless shelters as a child. The book debuted at #1 New Release on Amazon in the Poverty category. Dr. Johnson also leverages his artistry, as a poet, monologist, and speaker, to share his peacebuilding efforts with a broader audience. For information on his research, talks or forensic services, contact DoctorMicahJohnson@gmail.com or www.DoctorMicahJohnson.com. Micah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy at the University of South Florida and author of the children’s book entitled “Never Had a Friend that debuted #1 New Release on Amazon in the Poverty category. He fuses art and science to promote social justice and sustainable peace. View all posts by Dr. Micah E. Johnson