The Institute for the Study of Crime & Justice

• Provide opportunities for students, faculty, and practitioners to collaborate in a variety of professional settings;
• Utilize faculty and staff expertise to train criminal justice personnel, perform applied research and evaluate criminal justice initiatives for governmental clients.
• Promote awareness of criminal justice issues by sponsoring conferences and workshops for the public and criminal justice community;
• Promote evidence-based practices within criminal justice and social service agencies through the dissemination of scientific research on criminal justice issues and initiatives;
• Seek local, state, and federal external funding sources for research and training.