Patricia Griffin, PhD is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Holy Family University and Senior International Research Consultant for the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime, Region of East Africa.  Prior to joining HFU, she held administrative appointments and lecturer positions at Saint Joseph’s University, Boston College, and Cabrini University.

Dr. Griffin is a member of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee. Pat is a past Board Member of the Good Shepherd Mediation Program. Her areas of research expertise include carrying out applied mixed-methods evaluation in the areas of applied psychology, leadership, public safety, and behavioral health.