Judith L. Alexandre

Judy Alexandre

Professor of Sociology
Phone: (805) 565-6788
Email: alexandr@westmont.edu
Office Location: Deane Hall 109

Office Hours
By appointment.

Specialization
Human Services Policy , Child Welfare and the
Theory of Social Work Practice

Classes:

  • Human Services & Social Policy
  • Field Placement
  • Intimate Violence
  • Contemporary Marriage
  • Child Welfare

Education:

  • Social Work; Sociology, University of Denver, 1970;
  • Ph.D. United States International University, 1983

Selected Professional Positions:

  • Associate Professor of Sociology, Westmont College, 1994-present (initial appointment, 1976)
  • Instructor, Cal-Lutheran University, MFI (M.A.) Program 1985-1986
  • Instructor, Azusa Pacific University Graduate School of Marriage and Family Counseling, 1982-1984
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 1977-present
  • Instructor in Human Services, Ventura College, 1974-77
  • Social Work Supervisor II, Protective Services, 1974-76

Areas of Experise:

  • Child Welfare
  • Human Services Policy
  • Death and Dying
  • Theory of Social Work Practice
  • Communication
  • Clinical Social Work
  • Hypnosis
  • Media Violence
  • Intimate Violence

Selected Publications:

  • “Trauma in the Home: Victims of Abuse,” Chapter 2 in “Issues in Focus: Gaining a Clear Biblical Perspective on the Complex Issues of Our time,” Gospel Light Publications, Ventura, CA., 1989.
  • “Primary Health Care: A Comparative Analysis of Publicly Funded Health Services in Santa Barbara County,” Human Services Commission, 1980.
  • “Yes, You Can Help,” Perspective Magazine, 1978.

Professional Awards

  • American Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year: Ventura County 2004
  • Social Worker of the Year: Ventura County 2002

Professional Development

  • National Association of Social Work (NASW)
    • Regional Director 2005
    • Assembly Delegate 2006-2008
    • Legislative Committee 2005-present
    • Local Unit Leadership 1980-present

Community Leadership

  • Project Understanding: Ventura County
    • Board of Directors 2000-2006
    • Board of Directors 1990-1999
  • Member, Board of Education, Ventura Unifited School District
    • 1986-1990
  • Member, Ventura Unified School District Personnel Commission
    • 1990-present
  • Chair, Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness Task Force
    • 1998-2005
    • Advisory Board, 2006