Laura Finley

Laura Finley, Ph.D., is a Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Barry University. Her teaching includes courses such as critical issues in criminal justice, juvenile delinquency, international perspectives on crime and criminal justice, sociology of violence, and elite and organized crime. She holds a BA, MA, and Ph.D. from Western Michigan University.

• BA in Secondary Education (1994)
• MA in Education and Professional Development (1999)
• Ph.D. in Sociology (2002)

Dr. Finley focuses on social justice topics, authoring over thirty books and contributing to professional conferences on peace, human rights, and social justice. She is also a syndicated columnist with PeaceVoice and serves on the boards of several non-profits dedicated to domestic violence victim services and human rights advocacy.