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POP Center Biographies Scott Tighe

Scott Tighe

Scott Tighe, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Western Oregon University. His primary research interests center on Native Americans and their cultures. He has recently turned his attention to Native Americans ensnared in the criminal justice system. Dr. Tighe spent considerable time working with Western Community Policing Institute on Native American issues, which include drug use and abuse among Native American tribes.

Author Contact Information:

E-mail: [email protected] 

Guides by this Author:

• Juvenile Runaways, 2nd Edition (2025)