LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rixie Albright, LCSW, CFRC, a Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) candidate at the University of Kentucky, will present her research on Tuesday, April 29, at 4:00 p.m. ET as part of the 2025 Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars.
Her presentation, “What is the Impact of Being Raised in a Law Enforcement Family?” will focus on the often-overlooked emotional and developmental effects of law enforcement careers on the children of officers. While extensive research has examined trauma exposure and hypervigilance in officers themselves, Albright’s work emphasizes the need to understand the secondary trauma and family system disruptions that can accompany a law enforcement lifestyle.
Through her capstone, Albright proposes early and continuous wellness education for both officers and their families—starting in the academy and extending throughout the career—to better equip families to manage stressors, maintain healthy relationships, and foster resilience in children.
With over 24 years of clinical experience, Albright currently serves as Director of First Responder Wellness and Resiliency at Premier Psychiatric Services in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is also a Certified First Responder Counselor and a contract support service member for Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), in addition to serving as Clinical Director for Louisiana’s Post Critical Incident Seminar.
The Virtual Showcase is free and open to the public. Select sessions offer CE credit.
