Background
Bassin, Alexander was born on August 4, 1912 in Brooklyn. Son of Morris F. and Bessie (Bukzin) Bassin.
Bassin, Alexander was born on August 4, 1912 in Brooklyn. Son of Morris F. and Bessie (Bukzin) Bassin.
Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1934. Certified, New York School Social Work, 1940. Master of Arts, New York University, 1950.
Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1958.
Social worker, New York City, 1938-1943;
director research probation department, New York Supreme Court, Brooklyn, 1947-1968;
associate professor, fellow Ferkauf Graduate School, Yeshiva U., New York City, 1948-1968;
professor criminology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, since 1968. Regional consultant Institute for Reality Therapy, Tallahassee, 1972-1984, ombudsman, since 1985. Chairman, Board Of Directors DISC Village Drug Treatment Center, Tallahassee, since 1972.
Member governing board Daytop Village Treatment Center, New York City, since 1964.
With United States Army Corp Engineers, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Psychological Association.
Married Ann Rubinstein, December 30, 1938. Children: Barry, Roy.