Justice Center News

Jeffrey Jessee on campus Read More

How UAA鈥檚 Justice Information Center is using data to help policymakers

 |  Catalina Myers  |  ,

Former Governor Sean Parnell was launching his Choose Respect Initiative, a campaign to end the epidemic of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse in the state. His administration tapped the 熊猫在线视频's Justice Center to help provide research and data to measure the effectiveness of the campaign.

Brad Myrstol Read More

The importance of "time" in analysis

 |  Brad Myrstol  | 

This short video is intended to help everyday people interpret basic crime statistics.

A prisoner in his cell emotionally reading a letter Read More

Mental Health Care Among Juvenile and Adult Correctional Populations

 |  Melissa Green  | 

A panel of officials from the 熊猫在线视频 Department of Corrections (DOC) and the 熊猫在线视频 Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) discussed how 熊猫在线视频 tackles the job of providing mental health care to juvenile and adult correctional populations. Nationally, more than half of prison and jail inmates have mental health problems, and probation/parole departments provide essential mental health services to their clients.

A police vehicle Read More

A Discussion of Community Policing in Anchorage

 |  Melissa Green  | 

The Anchorage Police Department has recently increased community policing efforts, including adding foot patrols in some areas around Anchorage. APD and community leaders discussed current efforts at reducing crime, reducing fear of crime, and improving police-community relations.

Scholar Athlete of the month Matt Anholt, Junior Captain Prince Albert, Sask. Read More

Ice cold justice: Captain Anholt leads sharp pack of Seawolves

 |  Joey  |  ,

Meet Matt Anholt, current captain of the UAA hockey team. He's a top-tier athlete, having played every game since arriving in 2014. He led the team in assists and points this season, and was second in both columns last year, earning him two WCHA Offensive Player of the Week honors.