Julie C AbrilDr. Julie C. Abril received her Ph.D. in Criminology, Law and Society at the University of California, Irvine. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Eastern New Mexico University. She has published widely in th areas of Native American Indians, violent victimization, crime, prisoner issues, and identity. Dr. Abril was recently elected to the Executive Board of the Division on People of Color and Crime of the American Society of Criminology (Term 2007 -2009). Her research is basic and empirical in nature. Dr. Abril is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including a National Research Service Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health in 2006. She is also a consultant to the United States Department of Justice on matters related to crime and violence among Native American Indians. Read More Read Less