P. Elizabeth Taylor

P. Elizabeth Taylor is a National Programs Advisor with the National Institute of Corrections, having served as Project Manager for the Correctional Industries, Evidence-Based Workforce Series and the Jail to Community Reentry Initiatives (TJC) — co-authoring curriculum specific to workforce development and correctional industries. In addition, two of Ms. Taylor’s articles were published in Corrections Today – “The National Institute of Corrections and Correctional Industries – A Partnership that Makes a Difference” and “Employment Retention – A Question of Public Safety.” Currently, Ms. Taylor is focusing on effective case management strategies when working with female offenders, motivational interviewing techniques, and cognitive behavioral intervention.

As a former employee of Montgomery County, Maryland, Ms. Taylor dedicated 20 years to public service working for both the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Corrections. Throughout her career, Ms. Taylor has actively challenged the myths, misconceptions, and fears associated with individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Ms. Taylor received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from American University in Washington, DC, a Master’s in Human Services from Lincoln University located in Oxford, PA, and she is a member of Pi Gamma Mu – International Honor Society for Social Sciences.