Karen Bune

Adjunct Faculty
Administration of Justice Departmetn

Victim Specialist/Legal Assistant, Domestic Violence Unit
State Attorney's Office, Prince George's County, Maryland

Education

B.A. (Cum Laude), American Studies, American University, 1976.
M.S.A.J. (with distinction), Administration of Justice, American University, 1978.

Background

writer for online portal/magazine, officer.com
writer for on-line law enforcement magazine, http://www.nycop.com/.
worked in criminal justice system 29 years, 14 years in victim services
frequently and consistently writes numerous articles concerning victimization and public safety that have appeared in local newspapers in Virginia and Maryland.
has performed numerous public speaking engagements for various organizations and community groups.
has conducted training on victim issues for local police and statewide victim service providers.
has handled high profile cases including the victim in the nationally famous Marv Albert trial held in Arlington, Virginia.
serves as a consultant for the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Dept. of Justice.

Honors and Awards

2007 Notable Alumni Award, American University, Washington, D. C.
Received 2006 STACIE Award for dedicated service to all homicide victims
Kathy Hensley Award, 2005, for distinguished chaper service by the American Society for Public Administrqation, No. Va. chapter
Certificate of Recognition, 2002, from U.S. Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld.
Certificate of Appreciation, 2002, Department of Criminal Justice Services, Commonwealth of Virginia.
Certificate of Appreciation, 2001, 2000, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Office for Victims of Crime.
Honor Award for Public Service, 2001, American Police Hall of Fame.
"Who's Who in the 21st Century", American Biographical Institute, Cambridge, England.
2000 Outstanding Women of the 20th Century.
Carl T. Earl Memorial Community Service Award, 2001, 1999.
Merit Award, 1999, 1986, Arlington County, Virginia.
Woman of the Year, 1990, American Biographical Institute.
Marquis "Who's Who in the World."
Marquis "Who's Who in America."
Phi Kappa Phi.
Phi Delta Gamma.
Pi Alpha Alpha.
Outstanding Achievement Award, Dept. of Navy, 1973.

Professional Organizations and Memberships