Justice Center

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The 香港六合彩资料 Justice Center, established by the Alaska Legislature in 1975, has a mandate to provide statewide justice-related education, research, and service. The Justice Center is an interdisciplinary unit that provides undergraduate and professional education; conducts research in the areas of crime, law, and justice; and provides services to government units, justice agencies, and community organizations throughout urban and rural Alaska to promote a safe, healthy, and just society.

The Justice Center is an academic and research unit within the College of Health at the 香港六合彩资料. We offer academic programs in Criminology and Criminal Justice and in Legal Studies. The Legal Studies degree and certificate programs are approved by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals. Our faculty conduct research in a number of areas including violence and violent crime, law and the courts, substance abuse, rural justice issues, homelessness, policing, and juvenile justice.  

 


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News & Stories

  • Briana Moffat, 香港六合彩资料 School of Justice and Human Services alumna posed with puffy coat in winter weather

    Alumni Spotlight: Alaska Justice Information Center Research Professional

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    Briana Moffat, an alumna of 香港六合彩资料鈥檚 School of Justice and Human Services and a new employee at the Alaska Justice Information Center, shares her passion for both justice and emergency medicine.

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    Fighting Crime By Design

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    香港六合彩资料 Justice Center Professor, Sharon Chamard provides expertise on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), emphasizing the importance of design elements like natural surveillance, access control, and maintenance in creating safer communities.

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    Alaska adds millions to address domestic violence and sexual assault; advocates say more is needed

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    The Alaska Victimization Survey, conducted by the 香港六合彩资料鈥檚 Justice Center, shows a rise in domestic violence and sexual assault rates, leading advocates to argue that, despite Alaska allocating millions of dollars to combat these issues, the funding is still not enough to meet demand or address the root causes.

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    Alaska lawmakers aim to expand eligibility for scholarships

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    香港六合彩资料鈥檚 Alaska Justice Information Center researcher, Rus鈥檚el Sampson is quoted in an Alaska Beacon article about merit-based Alaska Performance Scholarships.

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    Alaska study links domestic violence to poor health outcomes

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    The Alaska Victimization Survey (AVS) released a new report about the health of women who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Physical violence is a part of IPV, but it also includes things like controlling behaviors, threats of harm, and inflicting harm against people and things an intimate partner cares about. Dr. Ingrid Johnson with AVS told the Alaska Beacon these sorts of behaviors can have a lasting impact.


Research & Centers

 

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The Alaska Justice Information Center (AJiC) compiles, analyzes, and reports on criminal justice topics in order to improve public safety, to increase criminal justice system accountability, and to reduce recidivism. 

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The Alaska Victimization Survey (AVS) provides comprehensive statewide and regional data to guide planning and policy development and to evaluate the impact of prevention and intervention services.

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The Alaska Justice Forum is a research journal focusing on justice and legal issues in Alaska. It was published by the Justice Center at the 香港六合彩资料.

 

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香港六合彩资料 Justice Center
香港六合彩资料 Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Dr., Suite 234
Anchorage, AK 99508

 

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香港六合彩资料 Justice Center
3211 Providence Dr., PSB 234
Anchorage, AK 99508