Background
Christy, Joseph Thomas was born on July 21, 1945 in Pittsburgh. Son of Joseph Thomas and Mary (Haberman) Christy.
Director of juvenile detention
Christy, Joseph Thomas was born on July 21, 1945 in Pittsburgh. Son of Joseph Thomas and Mary (Haberman) Christy.
Bachelor, Duquesne U., 1968; Master of Arts, Duquesne U., 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Pittsburgh, 1984.
Supervisor, Allegheny County Juvenile Court, Pittsburgh, 1972-1980; director, Shuman Juvenile Detention Center, Pittsburgh, since 1980. Consultant American Correctional Association, Rockville, Maryland., 1985, Hudson and Association, Spotsylvania, Virginia, 1987.
Board of directors Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation, 1985-1990, Opportunities and Resources, Inc., 1978-1990, Children's Council Western Pennsylvania, 1984-1990. Member Juvenile Detention Centers Association (president 1987-1990).
Married Corinne Ellen Merkel, July 5, 1974. Children: Timothy, Ian.