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Amanda Trent serves as Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Liberty University's Helms School of Government. A retired Major with 16+ years of operational experience in corrections and law enforcement, she holds leadership roles across academic and correctional systems with office location Green Hall 1661M.
Her educational credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Walden University
- M.A. in Criminal Justice, Radford University
- B.A. in Criminal Justice, Roanoke College
Dr. Trent's research centers on correctional healthcare systems with emphasis on medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction in jails, informed by her doctoral thesis on opioid antagonists. Her expertise extends to women's issues in criminal justice, media violence impacts, comparative corrections frameworks, and law enforcement accreditation standards. Professional certifications include defensive tactics instruction, use-of-force training, and American Jail Association Certified Jail Manager status.
She maintains active professional engagement through the American Jail Association, Virginia Association of Regional Jails, and Roanoke Valley opioid response initiatives while teaching core criminal justice curriculum.
