News: Department of Criminal Justice

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People |

Alexis Kennedy wins 2018 Community-Based Research Award for a study that includes the views of survivors.

Max Ornelas throws a left uppercut
Athletics |

Criminal justice student Max Ornelas juggles hitting the books and hitting the heavy bag as a pro boxer.

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Campus News |

Awards recognize those on campus who demonstrate a commitment to community partnership

Portrait of Yuri Graves, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó's first emergency manager, stands by a call box.
People |

The university's emergency manager comes by his experience with crisis planning courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Melissa Rorie at a gaming table.
Research |

Criminal justice professor Melissa Rorie digs into the relationship between Nevada's casinos and its gaming regulators.

Portrait of Amanda Gordon, Alumni Board and Volunteer Relations Coordinator
People |

So married to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó that she had her wedding reception on campus, this alum says working at her alma mater is a natural progression.

Tamara Madensen outside T-Mobile Arena.
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó professor uses crime science to head off chaos in public spaces.

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Campus News |

Some inspirational words from Rebels who've made it through another fall semester.

Body camera on police officer.
Research |

Study conducted for U.S. Dept. of Justice by 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Center for Crime and Justice Policy, non-profit research organization CNA, and 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp Metro Police.

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Business and Community |

College of Urban Affairs partners with community groups to stop Southern Nevada crisis.

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Research |

Meet three 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó graduate students pursuing their passions through research and making a big impact in their fields.

Three students pore over notes at a mock trial.
Business and Community |

Mentored by practicing legal professionals, undergraduate students in the mock trial team are already learning what it takes to become a trial lawyer.