Department of Social Work
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Dr. Gregory Perkins Office: Lauretta Taylor Building, Room 204
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BiographyDoctor of Education (Ed.D.) Master of Social Work (MSW) Dr. Gregory E. Perkins is a Diplomate of the Board, American College of Certified Forensic Counselors and credentialed as a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor and Clinically Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist with a specialty in youthful offender counseling. He is further certified by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as a Certified Forensic Screener and Evaluator. As a Licensed Advance Practice Social Worker, Dr. Perkins has extensive experiences in working with the juvenile justice and court systems; has engaged in direct practice with high and at-risk children and families; has provided parenting education and advocacy on behalf of family systems. He has served in consultation, collaboration and training with local and statewide agencies. Dr. Perkins has presented at a nationally recognized research conference and received recognition by the Executive Director of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission as a “subject-matter expert” and trainer on issues relating to juvenile justice. He has served as a consultant and trainer to the National Resource Center for Children and Youth Services at the University of Okalahoma, Tulsa and visiting lecturer at the North Carolina Justice Academy. He is frequently featured in the local media regarding mental issues and has served as host to “Focus on Mental Health”, a public affairs television program sponsored by the mental health center. Dr. Perkins was selected in 2006 to join the National Association of Social Workers and People to People as a delegate on the US-China Joint Social Work Delegation to Beijing China. |
Teaching Courses
SWRK 510 Social Welfare Policy and Services Research InterestDisproportionate minority contact with the legal system Professional AffiliationsAmerican College of Certified Forensic Counselors |