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Charles S. Prigmore
Charles Prigmore is a distinguished author, legislator, and advocate
for social policy and political process. In the School of Social Work, University of
Alabama, Dr. Prigmore taught Social Policy as it relates to probation and parole with
special emphasis on Correctional Program. He was an Exchange Lecturer to Iran, Australia,
and Norway in Administration and Advocacy Role. He was Executive Director Joint Commission
on Correctional Manpower and Training, in Washington, DC.
Dr. Prigmore received his MSW in 1947 from the University of Wisconsin; and his PhD in
Sociology and Social Work in 1961 also from the University of Wisconsin.
Some of the honors and awards he received are: Who’s Who in the World; in
which he was listed in 8 editions; Conservation Award, Woodmen of the World; Alpha,
Distinguished Alumni of University of Chattanooga; 11th Edition of American
Men of Science; Dictionary of International Biography; Who’s Who in the South and
Southwest; Who’s Who in Alabama; Community Leader of America; Fellow, Royal
Society of Health; Fellow, American Sociological Association; International Scholars’
Dictionary; Two Thousand Men of Achievement; and Who’s Who Among Authors and
Journalists.
He was a charter member of NASW.
Social Work Pioneer - 1993 |
