Charles A. Williams III

Charles A. Williams III
Born (1973-08-13) August 13, 1973
United States
Occupation Writer

Charles A. Williams III, or "Dr. Chuck" (born, August 13, 1973) is an American writer, lecturer, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the former co-host of The Grimaldi and Williams Show on CBS Radio's Big Talker, in Philadelphia. The call-in show pitted the often left leaning Democrat Williams against Republican lawyer Rick Grimaldi.[1][2] The two also co-hosted a special live radio series on CBS Radio about race in America entitled Moving Forward: Obama, Race & Politics, which was hosted by Drexel University.[3] Williams has also written editorials for the Philadelphia Daily News and the Philadelphia Inquirer.

In his early college years Williams worked as a community activist and as a campaign worker for various political candidates. Williams has a PhD in educational psychology from Temple University, a dual master's degree in group counselling and organizational dynamics from MCP Hahnemann University, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Temple University. For several years, as a mental health professional, Williams treated children who had been diagnosed with emotional and learning disorders. He has also lectured at several academic institutions, including Penn State University and Temple University. Williams is an assistant clinical professor in Drexel University's School of Education and director of their Center for the Prevention of School-Aged Violence.[4]

Williams has been involved in mentoring children at-risk[5] and those placed in the child welfare system.[6]

Williams has spoken out about support to ensure better outcomes for youth in placement.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Grimaldi and Williams 2-19-09 | play.it". Multimedia.play.it. February 26, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Grimaldi and Williams 5-28-09 | play.it". Multimedia.play.it. June 3, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
  3. ↑ "WPHT – Philadelphia – Moving Forward". Thebigtalker1210.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Charles Williams – Richard C. Goodwin College of Professional Studies – Drexel University". Drexel.edu. Archived from the original on August 24, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
  5. ↑ "6abc.com and Action News: Steering children away from violence - 3/17/09 - Philadelphia News - 6abc.com". Abclocal.go.com. March 17, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
  6. ↑ Polaneczky, Ronnie. "Beneficiary and victim of the system: Sick child, no support ... but hope | Philadelphia Daily News | 01/26/2010". Philly.com. Archived from the original on January 30, 2010. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
  7. ↑ Polaneczky, Ronnie (December 16, 2009). "DHS says adoptions, reunifications up in Phila. | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/16/2009". Philly.com. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
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