I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of criminal justice with specific knowledge in the areas of adult corrections, academic teaching and research. I have published on such topics as prison in rural areas, community corrections and ethic and professional responsibility in criminal justice. I have testified 20 times on topics such as inmate rights, American Correctional Association accreditation standards and conditions of confinement. I am recognized as expert in the field of corrections.