Alexis Carl
Alexis Carl
Biography
Alexis Carl, PhD, LMSW teaches part-time in the SSW. She received her PhD from Wayne State University and her MSW from Michigan State University. Carl has direct practice experience providing clinical services in the criminal justice system and has extensive clinical expertise in the areas of trauma and addiction. Carl is interested in criminal justice reform and policy. Of particular interest is addressing the disparities, stigma, and discriminatory practices persons with serious mental illness (SMI) face in the criminal justice system across the sequential intercept model.
Degrees and Certifications
DEGREES
- Doctor of Social Work - Granted December 2023 from Wayne State University
- Master of Social Work – Granted May 2016 from Michigan State University
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work w/ an Additional Major in Criminal Justice – Granted May 2015 from Michigan State University
- Addictions Studies - Received from Michigan State University
CERTIFICATES
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy - Received from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Allegheny Health Network, and Rowan University CARES Institute
LICENSES
- License Master Social Worker
Research Interests
- Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Systems
- Trauma-informed Care in Corrections
- Jail and Prison Diversion Interventions
- Co-occurring disorders
- Drugs, Crime, and Policy