Justice & Corrections

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Social workers who work in justice and corrections can be found in courts, rape crisis centers, police departments, and correctional facilities. Here are our experts. To arrange interviews or speaking engagements email media@socialworkers.org

Name State Specific Expertise
Dr. Judith G Balcerzak California
David C Barry South Carolina
Deirdre Drohan Forbes, LCSW, SIFI New York
Tahni Kalina Washington
Lee King New Mexico
Theresa A. Lyons, Esq., MSW New Jersey
Gus Marks-Hamilton Connecticut
Karen Perez Florida
Frederic G. Reamer Rhode Island
Alexandra Solomon Connecticut
Katherine Stuart van Wormer, MSSW, Ph.D. Wisconsin
Marya Wright, DSW(c) MSW California




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