Justice Center News

Interim Chancellor Cheryl Siemers stands at the podium in the Havelock Courtroom and addresses an audience of faculty, staff, and others at the dedication event. Behind her are celebratory balloon pillars. Read More

Courtroom simulator gives UAA law students realistic trial experience

 |  Jamey Bradbury  |  ,

The newly opened Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom provides UAA students and others with hands-on, experiential learning in a setting identical to courts in which they will eventually practice law. The classroom is named after John E. Havelock, founding director of the UAA Justice Center.

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UAA opens new trial simulation courtroom for justice students

 |  Nathan Espindula  |  , ,

The John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom officially opened on the UAA campus, expanding hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing legal careers in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ. University faculty, staff, and students gathered on Feb. 20 to celebrate the classroom's formal dedication an opening.

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ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ property crimes decline over long term, but violent crime rates remains ‘exceptionally’ high

 |  Corinne Smith, ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Beacon  |  , ,

UAA Justice Center Chair Brad Myrstol shares data from the UAA ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Justice Information Center with the House Judiciary Committee.

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Fighting Crime By Design

 |  Vanessa Orr  |  , ,

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

 |  Claire Stremple  |  ,

The ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Victimization Survey, conducted by the UAA’s Justice Center, shows a rise in domestic violence and sexual assault rates, leading advocates to argue that, despite ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ allocating millions of dollars to combat these issues, the funding is still not enough to meet demand or address the root causes.