On the Way to Washington To Advocate for Foster Kids
Ivy-Marie Washington grew up in the Texas foster care system, but she is far from a statistic. This summer, she is on her way to Washington, D.C. to tell members of Congress how they can improve the...
View ArticleForensic Botany Uses Plant DNA to Trace Crimes
Sam Houston State University is advancing the field of forensic botany with the publication of two recent studies that use marijuana DNA to link drug supplies and pollen DNA to aid in forensic...
View ArticleGet Ready for the CJ Career Fair on March 2
The annual CJ Career Fair will be held on March 2 to introduce students and alumni to diverse job opportunities in the field and potential employers in federal, state and local agencies; non-profit...
View ArticleBath Salts Difficult to Detect in Biological Samples
Synthetic cathinones or “Bath salts” continue to be popular among recreational drug users and a new study funded by the National Institute of Justice at Sam Houston State University highlights the...
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Linking Practitioners to Education and Research
#story_content {padding-top:20px;} Dr. Randy Garner was appointed as Director of the Division of Professional Justice Studies to link practitioners in various aspects of the criminal justice field...
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Dr. Kelling To Offer Insight on “Broken Windows” Police Practices
#story_content #album{height:350px; background: url(http://www.cjcenter.org/images/blogger/Kelling_header.jpg) no-repeat top center;} One of the fathers of “broken windows” policing will present the...
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Youth Animal Abuse Linked to Serious Offending, Drug Abuse
#story_content #album{height:350px; background: url(http://www.cjcenter.org/images/blogger/Simmons_header.jpg) no-repeat top center;} Abusing animals during youth is a strong predictor for future...
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Campuses Need Safety Planning to Protect Abuse Victims, Study Finds
#story_content #album{height:350px; background: url(http://www.cjcenter.org/images/blogger/Safety.jpg) no-repeat top center;} With up to half of college students experiencing abuse by an intimate...
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Law Enforcement Fitness and Performance
Law Enforcement FitnessGet tips on fitness and performance during a special presentation by Lt. Greg Davis of the Department of Public Safety. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
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Beto Chair Lecture: Dr. John Paul Wright, University of Cincinnati
Beto LectureDr. John Paul Wright of the University of Cincinnati will discuss the role of ideology in crime and criminal justice on March 18. #story_content {padding-top:20px;} Beto Chair Lecture: Dr....
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Making a Positive Step to Assist Juveniles
#story_content {padding-top:20px;} Senior Tonya McClinton took a positive step toward her future career during her internship this spring.McClinton, who originally planned to become a forensic...
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Real Talk w/CJ: Immigration Attorney Emma Cantu
#story_content {padding-top:20px;} Tue, Apr 5, 2016 2:00pm Hazel B. Kerper CourtroomEmma Cantu is an immigration attorney who assists clients facing deportation from the United States.The vast...
View ArticleReal Talk w/CJ: Linsley Rivas, St. Jerome’s Home for Children
#story_content #album{height:350px; background: url(http://www.cjcenter.org/images/blogger/Rivas.jpg) no-repeat top center;} Tue, Apr 19, 2016 2:00pm Hazel B. Kerper CourtroomUnaccompanied refugee...
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National Defense University Provides Insider Post for Washington Politics
#story_content {padding-top:20px;} A lifelong resident of Texas, Krystal Cox is spending her internship in Washington, D.C., getting an insider’s view of politics as a research assistant at the...
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What Would Lady Justice Do?
#story_content {padding-top:20px;} What Would Lady Justice Do? Sat, Apr 23, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lowman Student Center TheatreThe National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice will host a...
View ArticleCollege Launches Homeland Security Minor
A minor in Homeland Security Studies will be available for undergraduate students beginning in the Fall.“The Department continues to evolve and expand with the initiation of new concentrations and...
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SHSU Ranks #1 for CJ Faculty Publications
#1 Faculty PublicationsThe College was the top producer of peer-reviewed faculty publication from 2010-14, according to the Journal of Criminal Justice Education. #story_content #album{height:350px;...
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Report Recommends Ways to Break the Cycle of Domestic Violence
Crime Victims’ InstituteA new study identifies factors that prevent victims of intimate partner violence from leaving or prosecuting their abusers. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
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Managing Security Around the Globe
AlumnusJeff Kernohan provides security planning for corporations across the globe. #story_content #album{height:350px; background: url(http://www.cjcenter.org/images/blogger/Kroll_header.jpg) no-repeat...
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Book Talk: Dr. Nathan Jones on Mexican Drug Cartels
Book TalkDr. Nathan Jones will discuss his new book on drug cartels and government interventions in the Mexican drug trade on April 27th. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
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