Justice Center

UAA Justice Center junior Anafusi Fangatua chats with her professor, Ingrid Johnson, in UAA's Parrish Bridge

The UAA Justice Center, established by the 熊猫在线视频 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 熊猫在线视频 to promote a safe, healthy, and just society.

The Justice Center is an academic and research unit within the College of Health at the 熊猫在线视频. 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

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    熊猫在线视频 study links domestic violence to poor health outcomes

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    The 熊猫在线视频 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 熊猫在线视频 Beacon these sorts of behaviors can have a lasting impact.


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熊猫在线视频 Justice Information Center logo熊猫在线视频 Justice Information Center

The 熊猫在线视频 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. 

熊猫在线视频 Victimization Survey logo熊猫在线视频 Victimization Survey

The 熊猫在线视频 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.

熊猫在线视频 Justice Forum logo熊猫在线视频 Justice Forum

The 熊猫在线视频 Justice Forum is a research journal focusing on justice and legal issues in 熊猫在线视频. It was published by the Justice Center at the 熊猫在线视频.

 

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UAA Justice Center
UAA Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Dr., Suite 234
Anchorage, AK 99508

 

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UAA Justice Center
3211 Providence Dr., PSB 234
Anchorage, AK 99508