Jessica A RitterJessica A. Ritter is a professor of social work at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she teaches undergraduate- and graduate-level social work courses. Dr. Ritter earned her doctoral and master's degrees in social work from the Universit of Texas at Austin. Since becoming a social worker, she has been committed to improving and protecting children's rights in the United States and around the world. She has a special passion for preparing students for social work policy practice. Dr. Ritter is a Fulbright scholar and has authored and coauthored numerous books, book chapters, and articles within the field. Read More Read Less