Scholarship Dedicated in Service to Others
Sgt. 1st Class Todd Gibbs continues to give back to his alma mater and country long after a roadside bomb took his life in Iraq in Dec. 7, 2004.The Todd Gibbs Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually...
View ArticleStudy Assesses Elder Abuse Training in Texas
Law enforcement officers are often the first to respond to and investigate suspected cases of elder abuse, but nine out of 10 officers receive no training on how to handle these cases, according to a...
View ArticleDr. Tasca Earns Prestigious National Institute of Justice Award
Dr. Melinda Tasca received the prestigious W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship from the National Institute of Justice to investigate racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in the use of restrictive housing in...
View ArticleBe a Voice for Victims
Victim Studies Career Fair Thu, Nov 3 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CJ Lobby Learn more about how to become a voice for victims in the criminal justice system at the Victim Studies Career Fair.Whether you are an...
View ArticleDr. Buzzini Pinpoints Investigative Tool for Counterfeit Bills
Dr. Patrick Buzzini of the Department of Forensic Science received a National Institute of Justice grant to develop chemical signatures for counterfeit currency or questioned documents produced with...
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Stop Violence Against Women During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Victim Studies Join us in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month for the Clothesline Project Oct. 20 and 27 and for “Telling Amy’s Story” on Oct. 25. #story_content #album{height:350px;...
View ArticleAlumna Finds Niche at Child Protective Services
Melissa Brod (’92) originally wanted to be a probation officer after graduating from Sam Houston State University, but she discovered a more rewarding way to practice criminal justice.“All I saw was...
View Article“President” De La Garza Returns to Washington
Sophomore Jordan De La Garza already served once as President in Washington, D.C., and in January he hopes to return for a second term.De La Garza was nominated to participate in Envision’s 2017...
View ArticleRecent Publications -- Fall 2016
Here is a list of publications recently produced by faculty, students and alumni of Sam Houston State University, College of Criminal Justice. **Alarid, L. F., & Rubin, M. (2016). Misdemeanor...
View ArticleAlumnus Donates Memorabilia from Branch-Davidian Siege
Former McLennan County Sheriff Larry Lynch still vividly remembers the fire that rocked the Branch-Davidian compound outside Waco after a 51-day siege, which resulted in the death of Leader David...
View Article100 Years of Criminal Justice Education
In 1916, then-Berkeley Police Chief August Vollmer started the first criminology program in higher education at the University of California to help develop expertise in policing. A hundred years...
View ArticleSHSU to Study Houston Police Response to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence...
Three researchers at Sam Houston State University will evaluate a new training initiative by the Houston Police Department designed to improve response to sexual assault and domestic violence...
View ArticleWeekends are Designed for Learning Leadership in CJ College
In the Dean’s Suite at the College of Criminal Justice is a plaque bearing a motto from noted leadership author James Maxwell, “A leader who produces other leaders multiplies the effect.” It is a gift...
View ArticleStudents Earn Best of the Midwest in Research Papers
An undergraduate and a graduate student in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology recently won outstanding student paper awards from the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association.Ph.D....
View ArticleWhat's Your Story? Criminal Justice Panel
What’s Your Story? Criminal Justice Panel Wed, Nov 16 3:00 – 4:30pm CJ CourtroomCareer Services at Sam Houston State University will present a panel of Criminal Justice professionals during “What’s...
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Real Talk w/CJ: U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command
Real Talk with CJ Learn about a career in Crime Scene Investigation in the U.S. Army and how to start right after graduation #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
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Dr. del Carmen Awarded Honorary Degree in The Philippines
InternationalDr. Rolando del Carmen was awarded an honorary doctoral degree in laws from Silliman University, his alma mater in the Philippines. #story_content #album{height:350px; background:...
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Study Examines Victim Cooperation in Cases of Intimate Partner Sexual Assault
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Dr. Oliver Presents Policing in America
Title Text #story_content #album{height:350px; background: url(http://www.cjcenter.org/images/blogger/textbookAuthor.jpg) no-repeat top center;} Dr. Willard Oliver recently penned a new policing...
View ArticleBuilding and Strengthening Bridges Between Academics and Practice
Dr. Dennis Longmire was appointed Director of Practice Development to strengthen existing bridges between academics at the College and agencies in the field in Texas and around the world and develop...
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