His courses flow from the theoretical perspectives on the nature of deviance and crime, but also include their more pragmatic aspects. In his delinquency and corrections classes, Bernie makes sure that classroom learning is augmented by real life experiences. Students in these classes enter courts, prisons, police agencies, social agencies, as well as participate in internships in these same areas.
Research projects focus on recidivism rates among delinquents and victims of sexual assault.
Bernie continues to be active in the community and on campus. He serves on the board of Youth Farm, Inc. where he is the chair of the Program Committee overseeing the clinical and developmental activities of the institution. He now chairs the board of directors at St. Francis Community Clinic. On campus, he sits on both the Intellectual and Cultural Affairs committee, as well as the Co-op Faculty Advisory Board. He also advises students in several academic areas including the Individualized Major Program and Admin. of Criminal Justice Program.