About the Author

David W. Springer (PhD, LCSW), is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Graduate Advisor, and a University Distinguished Teaching Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin, where he also holds a joint appointment with the Department of Psychology.

Albert R. Roberts, PhD, BCETS, DACFE, is Professor of Criminal Justice and Social Work, School of Arts and Sciences, Livingston College Campus at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in Piscataway. Dr. Roberts has over 21 years administrative experience as department chairperson, program director, project director, and director of social work field placements. He has over 250 publications to his credit including numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and 37 books.