Alaska property crimes decline over long term, but violent crime rates remains ‘exceptionally’ high
UAA Justice Center Chair Brad Myrstol shares data from the UAA Alaska Justice Information Center with the House Judiciary Committee.
College of Health News
Walking the beat
Collin Hurd, a former UAA Justice Center student, athlete and resident advisor, now serves as a University Police Department officer.
Student Spotlight: Martina Weddel - UAA Justice Center honors graduate
UAA Justice Center graduate Martina Weddel receives honors and shares her involvement in campus clubs and extracurricular programs while at UAA's College of Health.
Alumni Spotlight: Alaska Justice Information Center Research Professional
Briana Moffat, an alumna of UAA’s School of Justice and Human Services and a new employee at the Alaska Justice Information Center, shares her passion for both justice and emergency medicine.
Alaska adds millions to address domestic violence and sexual assault; advocates say more is needed
The Alaska 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 Alaska allocating millions of dollars to combat these issues, the funding is still not enough to meet demand or address the root causes.
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