Karen Koch Roebuck

Karen Koch Roebuck is a Lecturer in the Department of Criminal Justice at the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice, Lamar University. Her professional background combines academic expertise with extensive experience in criminal justice and social work systems.

Education:

• M.A. in Sociology from University of Houston (1995)
• B.S. in Social Work from Lamar University (1986)

Her research interests focus on intersections between criminal justice, sociology, and social work, particularly in areas like juvenile justice systems, forensic social work practices, and legal sociology frameworks. Professional experience includes supervisory roles in United States Probation and child protection services spanning 27 years.