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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

AHAINA Student of Excellence and legal studies senior Amanda Magnusen. (Photo by James Evans / University of Alaska Anchorage) Read More

Scholarship recipient hopes to start a domino effect by paying it forward

 |  Matt Jardin  | 

Legal studies senior Amanda Magnusen knows a thing or two about scholarship application anxiety. As a lead coach for the UAA eWolf ePortfolio program stationed in the UAA Multicultural Center, she helps students navigate what can be a complicated and time-consuming process.

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The Road Less Taken: Mark Heinrichs on Forging a New Career

 |  Henry Randolph  | 

Have you ever contemplated a career change? It’s a big move forPortrait of Legal studies student Mark Heinrichs anybody—particularly if you’re more than a few years into your current career. It can be risky, intimidating and hard to even know where to start.

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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.