RESUME

THOMAS M. BATSIS. O. Carm. [email protected]; 310-338-7303

Present Position: Professor in Residence, School of Education, Loyola Marymount University. Executive Director, Center for Catholic Education, Loyola Marymount University.

Education:

1983 Graduate Institute Ph.D. , Ca. Psychology Title of Dissertation: Biofeedback Training: Its Effect on Locus of Control, Anxiety, and Academic Underachievement.

1972 University of Louisville M.Ed. Louisville, Ky. School Administration Title of Thesis: Characteristics of Persons Involved in an Education Council.

1963 Bellarmine College B.A. Louisville, Ky. History Secondary Teaching Credential

Licenses and Credentials:

Licensed Psychologist (clinical), California Pupil Personnel Services Credential - School Counseling, California Single Subject Teaching Credential (Secondary), California, Kentucky

Professional Experience:

2010 – Present Professor in Residence Executive Director, Center for Catholic Education

1982 - 2010 Professor School of Education Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, Ca.

2007 – 2010: Director, Pupil Personnel Services, School Counseling Program

2007 – 2009: Chair, Department of Educational Support Services

2005 – 2007: Counseling Field Work Coordinator.

1990 - 2005: Co-Coordinator, Pupil Personnel Services Credential Program.

Jan - June 1988 Acting Assistant Dean Counseling, Placement, and Health Services

1982 - 1990: Director, Administrative Services Credential Program and Master of Arts in Teaching Program.

1991 - 2003 Private Practice, Clinical Psychologist

1975 - 1982 Crespi Carmelite High School Encino, Ca. Vice-Principal (1976 - 1979) Counselor, Teacher (1975 -1976 & 1979 - 1982)

1972 - 1975 DeSales High School Louisville, Ky. Principal

Publications:

Journal Articles (peer reviewed):

Batsis, T. (2006). Campus safety and youth gangs: Counselors’ perceptions. In J. M. Allen (Ed.). School Counseling – A “world C.L.A.S.S.” profession: Collaboration, Leadership, and student support. School counselor monograph #2 (pp. 36-44). CA: California Association of School Counselors.

Batsis, T., & Koshi, J. (1999). Youth gangs: A counselor=s view. Journal for the Professional Counselor, 14(2), 7-17.

Batsis, T. (1997). Helping schools deal with gang violence. Journal of Gang Research, 4(3), 17-22.

Batsis, T. (1993). Roman Catholic vocation directors' attitudes regarding psychological assessment of seminary and religious order candidates. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research. 45(3), 25-30.

Batsis, T. (1987). Deci's puzzle: More of Thorndike's cats. Teacher Education Quarterly, 14(4), 104-106.

Batsis, T., & Oleson, T. (1987). The application of biofeedback training to high achieving and underachieving high school students. Journal of Adolescent Research, 1, 409-416.

Professional Journal Articles:

Batsis, T. M. (2002, May/June). Personal safety awareness. Today's School, 2(6), 12-13.

Batsis, T. M. (2002, March/April). When students threaten school safety. Today's School, 2(5), 12-13.

Batsis, T. M. (2002, January/February). School security audits. Today's School, 2(4), 12-13.

Batsis, T. M. (2001, November/December). Focusing on teacher safety: Minding the caregivers. Today's School, 2(3), 8-9.

Batsis, T. M. (2001, Fall). Increasing counselor trainee technology competence and resourcefulness. WACES Wire, 40(1), 9.

Batsis, T. M. (2001, September/October). Does technology guard the schoolhouse door? Today's School, 2(2), 10-11.

Batsis, T. M. (2001, July/August). Welcoming visitors, stopping intruders: Increasing perimeter security. Today's School, 2(1), 14-15.

Batsis, T. M. (2001, Spring). The crisis response manual: Stone age answers to star wars problems. Today's School, 1(4), 16-17. Batsis - 3

Batsis, T. M. (2001, Winter). Targeted violence. Today's School, 1(3), 14-15.

Batsis, T. (Winter 2000). Youth Gangs: A 3R Strategy. Today's School, 1(2), 14-15.

Batsis, T. (Fall 2000). Student profiling: Assessing violence risk. Today's School, 1(1), 9-10.

Batsis, T. (April 2000). Safety first: Preparing for school crisis. Today's Catholic Teacher, 33(6), 36-42.

Batsis, T. (1992). How to get the most out of the psychological report. Horizon, 17(4), 11-15.

Batsis, T. (1991). Referring parishioners for counseling. The Priest, 47(3), 29-30.

Batsis, T. (1990). Psychological assessment of seminary and religious order applicants. Horizon, 15(2), 31-36.

Batsis, T. (1989). How principals affect school climate. Today's Catholic Teacher, 22(4), 48-49.

Books:

Batsis, T. (1994). Crisis management in Catholic schools. Washington, D.C.: National Catholic Educational Association.

Book Chapters:

Batsis, T. (1987). Translating the task: Administrators in language minority schools. In A. Lightfoot (Ed.), Sociology, Culture, and Education: Perspectives on the Culturally Different. Boston: Ginn.*

Batsis, T. (1986). Characteristics of effective principals. In A. Lightfoot (Ed.), Schools in Crisis: A Psycho-Sociological Perspective. Boston: Ginn.*

*The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) accepted the articles on effective principals and administrators in language minority schools for publication in Resources in Education.

Published Conference Proceedings:

Batsis, T., & DeSena, P. (2005). Multicultural counselor training through experiential group activities. Proceedings of the 11th International Counseling Conference. Bangkok, Thailand.

Batsis, T., & Lavadenz, M. (2005). Culturally responsive career counseling. Proceedings of the 11th International Counseling Conference. Bangkok, Thailand.

Batsis, T. (1999). Career development for a diverse student population. In K. Sides-Gonzales & T. Irby (Eds.), Interdisciplinary Studies: Society of Educators and Scholars. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, 111-118.

Batsis, T. M., & Crede, C. A. (Speakers). (1994). Putting together a crisis management program (Cassette Batsis - 4

Recording No. 700 - NCEA's 91st Annual Convention and Exposition). Anaheim, CA: National Catholic Educational Association.

Book Reviews:

Batsis, T. (1997). [Review of the book Short-term couples therapy: The imago model in action]. Counseling Today, 40(1), 28-29.

Newspaper Editorials:

Batsis, T. (1995, July 16). Where does student privacy end. San Bernardino Sun, p. A14

Batsis, T. (1995, July 16). Taking on drug use among students. Long Beach Press Sentinel,

Batsis, T. (1990, March 26). The human face of crime statistics. Los Angeles Times, p. B5.

Letters to the Editor:

Batsis, T. M. (1996, September 23). Studies of youth violence [Letter to the editor]. Los Angeles Times, p. B5.

Papers Presented:

Multicultural counselor training through experiential group activities. (with Paul DeSena, Judy Pollick, & Karen Hawkins). Presentation at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference. San Diego, CA. November 2009.

Creating a safe learning space for the school community. Presentation at the National Catholic Educational Association Convention. Anaheim, CA. April 2009.

Multicultural counselor training through experiential group activities. (with Paul DeSena). Presentation at the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (WACES) Conference. Palm Springs, CA. November 2008.

Multicultural counselor training through experiential group activities. (with Paul DeSena). Presentation at the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (WACES) Conference. Las Vegas, NV. November 2006.

Multicultural counselor training through experiential group activities. (with Paul DeSena). Presentation at the Eleventh International Counseling Conference. Bangkok, Thailand. December 2005.

Culturally Responsive Career Counseling. (with Magaly Lavadenz). Presentation at the Eleventh International Counseling Conference. Bangkok, Thailand. December 2005.

Multicultural counselor training through experiential group activities. (with Paul DeSena). Presentation at the Batsis - 5

Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (WACES) conference. Sacramento, CA. October 2004.

Strategies to Reduce Gang Violence on School Campuses. Presentation at the California Association for Counseling and Development Convention. , CA. February 2002.

Culturally Responsive Career Counseling. (with Magaly Lavadenz). Paper presented at the Eighth Annual International Counselling Conference. University of Durham. England. March 2000.

Helping Counselors Address Gang Issues in Schools. (with Chris Haddy and Harris Luu). Presentation at the California Association for Counseling and Development Convention. Sacramento, CA. March 2000.

Meeting the Career Development Needs of Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students. (with Magaly Lavadenz). Paper presented at the International Career Development Conference. Reno, Nevada. November 1998.

Islands of Hope: Successful Inner-city Catholic Schools. Presentation at the National Catholic Educational Association Convention. Los Angeles. April 1998.

The School Counselor and Youth Gangs. Presentation at the California Association for Counseling and Development. Los Angeles. February 1998.

Asian Youth Gangs. Presentation at the Gang, School, and Community Conference. Dallas, Texas. March 1996

Diverse Students, Diverse Needs. Presentation to the California Career Education Association Conference. San Francisco. March 1996.

Designing a Career Development Program for Special Populations. (with Maureen Beck) Presentation to the California Career Conference. Sacramento, California. October 1995

Children in Crisis. Keynote address. Children in Crisis Symposium. Loyola Marymount University. March 1995.

Putting Together a Crisis Management Team. (with Carole Crede) Presentation at the National Catholic Educational Association Convention. Anaheim, CA. April 1994.

The Application of the Crisis Management Model in Dealing with Gang Issues. Presentation with Brian Leung at the California Association for Counseling and Development Convention. Los Angeles. February 1994.

A School Deals with Tragedy - When a Student Dies. Presentation delivered at the National Catholic Educational Association Convention. Boston. April 1991.

Assessment of Roman Catholic Applicants to the Seminary and Religious Life. California State Psychological Association Convention. San Francisco, CA. February 1989.

Effective Principals and School Culture. Presentation at the Carmelite Principals' Conference. Oxnard, CA. February 1988.

Principal Performance and School Climate. Paper presented at the National Catholic Educational Association Convention. New York, N.Y. April 1988

Five Characteristics of Effective Principals. Paper delivered at National Catholic Educational Association Convention. New Orleans, La. April 1987. Batsis - 6

Key Characteristics of Effective School Administrators. Paper delivered at the California Principals Conference. Anaheim. November 1986.

Identifying Excellent School Administrators. Paper presented at the Conference of Educators and Scholars. Louisville, Ky. October 1986.

Workshops, Seminars and Presentations:

Creating a Safe Learning Space for the School Community. Invited presentation: Faculty of Psychology, Chulalongkorn University. Bangkok, Thailand. July 2011.

Pastoral Counseling. Invited presentation: Saengtham College (Lux Mundi Seminary). Bangkok, Thailand. July 2011. Crisis in Catholic education: LMU's response. (with Shane Martin, Victoria Graf, and Kevin Baxter) Presentation at the National Catholic Educational Association Convention. New Orleans, LA. April 2011.

History of Catholic education in the United States. Invited presentation: Training program for immigrant priests. Archdiocese of Los Angeles. January 2011.

Threat assessment of violent and gang involved youth in school settings. Invited presentation: Tenth International Gang Training Conference. Chicago, IL. August 2007.

Art and Play Therapy Techniques with Children and Adolescents. Invited presentation: Faculty of Psychology, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand. March 2005.

Navigating through ethical and legal dilemmas. (with Paul DeSena) Presentation at Los Angeles County Department of Education: School Counseling Forum. Los Angeles, CA. October 2003.

Child abuse: Assessment and reporting. Invited address: Faculty of Psychology, Chulalongkorn University. Bangkok, Thailand. August 2003.

Creating safe schools and insuring school safety. Invited address: Faculty of Psychology, Chulalongkorn University. Bangkok, Thailand. August 2003.

Multicultural Counselor Training through Experiential Group Activities. (with Paul DeSena) Presentation at The American Counseling Association Convention. Anaheim, CA. March 2003.

Navigating Through Ethical and Legal Dilemmas. (with Paul DeSena) Presentation at The School Counselor: Legal and Ethical Summit. American School Counselor Association. Costa Mesa, CA. February 2003.

The Brain and Child Safety. Presentation to parent association. St. Jerome's Elementary School. Los Angeles, CA. January 2003.

Youth Violence in School Settings. Presentation to graduate students and faculty. Faculty of Psychology. Chulalongkorn University. Bangkok, Thailand. November 2002.

Childhood Suicide. Workshop for faculty. St. Anastasia's Elementary School. Los Angeles, CA. August 2001.

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Youth Gangs and School Intervention Strategies. Invited presentation. College of Public Health, Chulalongkorn University. Bangkok, Thailand. July 2001.

The School and Gangs: Effective Intervention Strategies. Invited presentation for the Third International Gang Training Conference. Chicago, IL. August 2000.

Understanding the Dynamics of Youth Gangs. Workshop presentation for Starview Community Services staff. Long Beach, CA. August 2000.

Educational Assessment. Workshops for faculty of Bishop Amat High School. LaPuente, CA. October and December 1999.

Meeting the Needs of Boys. Faculty workshop. St. Anastasia Elementary School. Los Angeles, CA. August 1999.

Youth Gangs and School Response. Presentation to faculty and staff of Visitation Elementary School. Los Angeles, CA. October 1998.

Raising Awareness of Gang Violence on School Campuses. Presentation to Region 18 Elementary School Principals. Archdiocese of Los Angeles. California. February 1998.

Gang Violence in Los Angeles. Presentation at Teen Issues Day. Crespi High School. Encino, CA. November 1997.

Developing Kindness and Compassion in Children. Talk delivered to parents. St. Anastasia Elementary School. Los Angeles. March 1996.

Assertiveness Training for Teachers. Presentation to staff of Visitation Elementary School. Los Angeles, CA. January 1996.

In the Event of Crisis. Presentation at Elementary Principals Conference. Los Angeles, CA. January 1996.

Teen-age Gangs and School Response. Presentation to faculty and staff. St. Genevieve High School. Panorama City, CA. March 1995.

The Counselor and School Crisis. Presentation to high school counselors from Catholic schools from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Diocese of Orange (CA.). February 1995.

Crisis Management in Catholic Schools. Presentation at the Teacher Recognition Day, Loyola Marymount University. October 1993.

Breaking Away: The Process of Becoming Me. Presentation at the Young Adults Conference, Diocese of Orange, Ca. October 1992.

Breaking Away. Talk delivered to parents. Orientation Program. Loyola Marymount University. Los Angeles. August 1992 (also, August 1990, 1989, 1988 and 1987).

Moral Development According to Kohlberg. Workshop for faculty, Visitation Elementary School. February 1992.

Utilizing the Psychological Report in Working with Seminary and Religious Order Applicants. Workshop for the Western Area Vocation Directors. Los Angeles. November 1991.

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Identity and Intimacy in Young Adulthood. Presentation at the Young Adults Conference, Diocese of Orange, Ca. November 1991.

Intimacy issues in young adulthood. Presentation to Young Adults Group, American Martyrs Parish. November 1990.

Teaching at LMU. Presentation as part of new faculty orientation program. Loyola Marymount University. Los Angeles. August 1990 (also, August 1988).

Talking about death with young children. Presentation/discussion with parent group. Visitation Elementary School. Los Angeles. October 1989.

Department Chair Leadership. Workshop for department chairs of San Fernando Valley Catholic High Schools. San Fernando, CA. October 1988.

Assessing Candidates for the Priesthood and Religious Life. Workshop presented at a meeting of the Western Area Vocation Directors. Los Angeles. April 1988.

Motivating the Underachieving Student. Talk delivered at President's Day Conference. Loyola Marymount University. Los Angeles. January 1988.

The Resistant Client. Workshop for tutors. Learning Resources Center. Loyola Marymount University. Los Angeles. August 1987.

Adolescent Suicide. Talk delivered at parent conference. St. Bernard High School. Los Angeles. April 1987.

The Single Young Adult. Talk delivered to Young Adults Group, Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, San Pedro, Ca. December 1986.

Dealing with Changing Roles and Relationships. Talk delivered at Young Adults Conference. Pasadena, Ca. November 1986.

Listening skills workshop for academic tutors. Learning Resources Center, Loyola Marymount University. August 1986.

The Adolescent As Sexual Person. Talk delivered at workshop for youth workers sponsored by Serra Associates. Los Angeles. March 1986.

Assessment of Leadership Style. Carmelite High School Principals Conference. Santa Barbara, CA. February 1986.

Presidential Search Committee. Chaminade Preparatory High School. January 1986.

Time Management Workshop. Elementary School Principals. Archdiocese of Los Angeles. January 1986.

In-Service Program. Workshop for faculty. St. Finbar's School. August 1985.

Evaluation Team Member. Commission on Teacher Credentialing visitation at California State University, Dominguez Hills. April 1985.

Stress Management Workshop. Faculty of St. John Bosco High School. January 1985. Batsis - 9

Stress Management Workshop. Elementary School Principals. Archdiocese of Los Angeles. September 1984.

Stress Management Workshop. Sisters of Notre Dame. August 1984.

Administrative Team Development Workshop. Mount Carmel High School. Houston, Texas. August 1984.

In-Service Workshop for Faculty. Carmel High for Boys. Mundelein, Ill. August 1984.

Evaluation of Administrative Organization. Mount Carmel High School. Houston, Texas. May 1984.

The Impact of National Studies on Excellence in Education for Non-Public Schools. Invited Address. Carmelite High School Principals Conference. Santa Barbara, CA. March 1984.

Administrative Team Development Workshop. Crespi Carmelite High School. February 1984.

Moral Development According to Kohlberg. Workshop presented to faculty of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School. Pacoima, CA. May 1983.

Intimacy and Religious Vows. Presentation at clergy conference sponsored by Thomas Aquinas Psychological Clinic. Los Angeles. December 1982.

Adolescents and the Cult Experience. Address to physicians. Tarzana Medical Center. Tarzana, CA. December 1981.

Human Sexuality and Celibacy. Presentation at clergy conference sponsored by Thomas Aquinas Psychological Clinic. Los Angeles. November 1981.

The School's Response to Students and Parents. Workshop for faculties of St. Charles, St. Francis DeSales, and St. Patrick Elementary Schools. September 1981.

Grants:

Martin, S.P., Huchting, K., Sabatino, A., Dell’Olio, F., Batsis, T. (2011). LMU Center for Catholic Education: Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. $750,000.00.

Batsis, T. (1997). Beacons of Hope: Inner-city Catholic Schools. Funding provided by Office of the Vice-President for University Relations. $5,000.

Batsis, T. (1994). Irvine American Cultures Grant. Course Infusion Grant.

University Service:

University Committees:

2004 - 2009 Committee on Rank and Tenure

1994 - 2002 Sabbatical Review Committee Batsis - 10

1996 - 2002 - Committee Chair 1994 Subcommittee on University Student Alcohol Policy 1990 - 1994 Student Affairs Committee 1988 - 1989 Commission on the Future of Loyola Marymount University Coordinator, Task Force on Community Relations and Service 1986 Interview team for position of Vice-President of University Relations 1985 - 1988 Academic Planning and Review Committee 1985 - 1987 American Association of University Professors 1986-87 - Local chapter president 1985-86 - Local chapter secretary 1983 - 1984 EPIC Advisory Committee

1982 - 1985 Graduate Committee

School of Education Committees/Service:

2005 – present Chair, Curriculum Committee 2005 – present Mentor to junior faculty member (L. Peebles). 2005 – present Mentor to junior faculty member (E. Fisher). 2000 - 2002 Chair, Pupil Personnel and Administrative Services Committee 2000 Member, Diversity Task Force 1999 - 2000 Subcommittee on revision of document: Scholarly Activity in the School of Education 1998 - 2004 Mentor to junior faculty member (E. Litton). 1998 - 1999 Special Master of Arts in Teaching Program (Catholic Schools) Comprehensive Exam Committee 1997 – 2003 Exceptions Admission Committee 1996 Developed classroom observation form and course syllabus check-off form to be used for part-time faculty. 1996 Development of working paper on mentoring and review process for junior faculty advancing to tenure. 1995 Developed first School of Education graduate student orientation program. 1990 - present School Administration Program Comprehensive Examination Team 1990 - 1996 Mentor to junior faculty member (B. Leung). 1986 - 1988 Co-director, Loyola Marymount University-Verbum Dei High School Project 1986 - 1987 Bilingual Special Education Training Program Advisory Committee 1983 Prepared Administrative Services program document for Commission on Batsis - 11

Teacher Credentialing reaccreditation visit 1982 - present Pupil Personnel Services, School Counseling Program: 1990 - present Program Co-Coordinator Candidate Selection Committee Faculty Program Committee Comprehensive Examination Team 1996 - developed simulation cases to be used as part of exam protocol 1982 - present Special Education Program Comprehensive Examination Team 1982 - 1995 Serve as liaison between School of Education and Department of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Los Angeles 1982 - 1990 Director, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program 1982 - 1990 Director, Administrative (School Administration) Services Credential Program 1982 - 1987 Participated in meetings of the Los Angeles Consortium 1982 - 1987 Assisted with supervision of student teachers in Single Subject Credential Program 1982 - 1985 Multiple Subject Credential Program Candidate Selection Committee 1982 - 1989 Represented School of Education at LMU Graduate Program Information Days 1982 - 1983 Directed off-campus (Crespi) masters program

University (Other): 1999 Southern California Conference on Undergraduate Research. Session Chair. 1999 (Summer) President's Faculty Institute on the Catholicity of the University. Participant

Professional Affiliation: American Counseling Association American School Counselors Association Association for Counselor Education and Supervision California Counseling Association California Association for Counselor Education and Supervision California Association of School Counselors Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

Professional Activities: Editorial: Reviewing Editor, Professional School Counseling Reviewing Editor, Journal of Gang Research. Invited contributor, Today's School: Shared Leadership in Education. Editorial Consultant/Reviewer: Batsis - 12

Editorial consultant/reviewer in developmental psychology and counseling: Allyn & Bacon Houghton-Mifflin Publishers Prentice-Hall Sage Publications West Publishers.

Professional Involvement in the Community: 2011 – present Senior Advisor, Council of Advisors, Catholic Schools Consortium

2007 – present Member, Board of Directors, Salpointe Catholic High School

2005 – 2009 Member, Board of Directors, Crespi Carmelite High School.

2003 - 2004 Chair, Safeguard the Children Committee, St. Jerome Parish

2000 - 2005 Advisory Board Member, GANAS Violence Prevention Program, Lennox School District. 2000 Crespi Carmelite High School. Review of Emergency Procedures Manual. Attended faculty meeting to discuss manual. (February 2000) 1999 California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: Accreditation Team Member, City University, Initial application for multiple-subject teacher training program. 1998 - 99 Pastor's Advisory Council on Education (PACE), Board of Education, Archdiocese of Los Angeles: Professional (Educator) Advisor to Public Relations Committee (Concerns about inner-city parish schools).

1997 Satellite teleconference site coordinator: Youth Gangs in America. (March 21, 1997). Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. 1994 Verbum Dei High School. Special advisor on public relations. 1989 - 95 Member, Board of Education, Archdiocese of Los Angeles. 1992 - 94 Volunteer therapist, Pacific Center. Provided free psychological services to AIDS patients. 1992 - 96 Member, Strategic Program Planning Committee, The Education Foundation, Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Media Interviews: 1999 KNBC-TV News Segment. (May 19, 1999). Interviewed for ABully Bosses@ news segment. 1999 Los Angeles Times, Business Section, (May 10, 1999) Interviewed and quoted in article, ABossy is One Thing, but Bullying...@ 1998 Grant the Dream: A Newsletter for Friends of Catholic Schools, (Fall 1998). Featured in article, ALMU Professor Investigates 'Islands of Hope'.@ 1993 Daily Breeze, (August 9, 1993). APaddling: Graffiti vandals' bottom line?@ Interviewed and quoted in article on youth violence/gang issues. Batsis - 13

1993 Gardena Valley News. (June 2, 1993). AStudents are naive about AIDS pandemic, according to survey.@ Interviewed and quoted in article about reporting on research project. 1993 Westchester News. (May 6, 1993). AStill Ignorant About AIDS.@ Interviewed and quoted in article reporting on research project. 1992 San Diego Union/Tribune (December 29, 1992). AUpper classes, too, produce troublesome youth gangs.@ Quoted in article on gang violence. 1992 Santa Monica Evening Outlook (November 2, 1992). APalisades home to look-alike gangs.@ Interviewed and quoted in article on youth gangs. 1992 Santa Monica Evening Outlook (October 28, 1992). AGiving In: Experts say boycotting only increases fears for safety.@ Interviewed and quoted in article on youth violence. 1990 Daily Breeze. ASome Catholics turn to 'traditional' schooling, values.@ Interviewed and quoted in article on privately run Catholic school.

Recognition/Awards: 2000 Frederick Milton Thrasher Award. National Gang Crime Research Center. "...for outstanding contributions to scholarship, service, and innovations in Gang Research Issues." 1996 Department of Catholic Schools. Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Recognition "...for dedicated service as a member of the Catholic School Board, 1990 - 1995."