Justice Center News

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Ask a UAA Expert: Sharon Chamard on Policing

 |  University of Alaska Anchorage  | 

Sharon Chamard is an associate professor in UAA's Justice Center. In this episode of "Ask a UAA Expert," she answers questions about the role of police in the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is affecting their operations.

Troy Payne and Rita Augustyn, faculty members at the UAA Justice Center Read More

Justice Center Faculty Awarded Grants for Alaska Research

 |  Henry Randolph  |  ,

The Justice Center's faculty have been awarded several new grants to conduct Alaska-focused research

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Fact Sheet Identifies Trends in Alaska Court Caseloads

 |  Melissa Green  |  , ,

An analysis by the Alaska Justice Information Center of state court system data shows a steady decrease in trial court filings for violent and property crimes, but an increase in weapons case filings.

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Dr. Troy Payne Examines Place Management in Neighborhood Context

 |  Melissa Green  | 

Dr. Troy Payne co-authored an article, titled "Place management in neighborhood context: An analysis of crime at apartments in Cincinnati," that was published in Security Journal.

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Dr. Johnson seeks participants for study to improve sexual assault reporting system

 |  Melissa Green  |  , ,

KTVA Channel 11 News in Anchorage and the Anchorage Press reported this week on the Alaska Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) research study being conducted by Dr. Ingrid Johnson of the UAA Justice Center.