About the Author

Elizabeth B. Perkins, Ph.D. is a professor of criminology and criminal justice in the Department of Sociology, Social Work & Criminology at Morehead State University. She earned a Ph.D. in sociology and criminology from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Perkins' has peer-reviewed publications in Criminology and Public Policy, Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, Police Forum, and Journal of Addiction Medicine, in addition to several book chapters. Her current research examines the availability of psychological services for police officers who have suffered work-related trauma.