She holds a BA in Secondary Education (1994), an MA in Education and Professional Development (1999), and a Ph.D. in Sociology (2002), all from Western Michigan University. She teaches courses on subjects including theories of deviance, critical issues in criminal justice, sociology of violence, elite and organized crime, and perspective consciousness and social justice. She is the author, co-author, or editor of many books and numerous journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Finley is also a syndicated columnist with PeaceVoice. In addition, Dr. Finley is an active member of a number of peace, social justice, and human rights organizations, and serves on several boards of directors, including co-chairing the Board of Directors of the Peace and Justice Studies Association. LEARN MORE