Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies
Dr. Betsy Matthews
Current Position: Associate Professor/Coordinator of Undergraduate Online Degree Program
Department: Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies
Email: Betsy.Matthews@eku.edu
Phone: 859-622-8113
Office Location: Stratton 102
Campus Mailing Address:
102 Stratton Building
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
Biographical Sketch:
Dr. Matthews’ primary areas of focus are community corrections and correctional rehabilitation. She has published several articles and book chapters on both of these issues. She also coordinates the cooperative education program and serves as the advisor for the Correctional & Juvenile Justice Studies Student Association. Dr. Betsy Matthews is an Associate Professor in the Department of Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies. Dr. Matthews joined the faculty in 1999 and received her Ph.D. in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati in 2003. Dr. Matthews has a blend of practical and academic experience. She began her career as a child care worker in a residential treatment facility for behaviorally disordered adolescents before moving into an adult probation officer position in Greene County, Ohio. After earning her masters degree, Dr. Matthews accepted a position with the American Probation and Parole Association She teaches a variety of correctional and juvenile justice courses and serves as the advisor for the Correctional & Juvenile Justice Studies Student Association.
