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Crime and Justice Research Center
The Seattle University Crime and Justice Research Center advances applied research, education, and collaborative engagement on issues of crime, justice, and public safety.
Preventing and responding to crime, repairing harm, and advancing justice are shared community concerns
The Center brings together faculty, students, researchers, justice-system professionals, behavioral and social scientists, service providers, policymakers, and community partners. Through applied research, professional training, public scholarship, community events, and service initiatives, we foster collaboration and contribute evidence-informed approaches to crime, justice, and public safety.
Crime and Justice Research Center Advisory Committee
We address community concerns through the integration of perspectives, strategies and approaches based on evidence-based practices and collaborative engagement with the Department of Criminal Justice, Criminology and Forensics.
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Students engage with faculty in research projects
The Center provides undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to participate in applied research, community-engaged projects, professional events, and public scholarship. Students collaborate with faculty and community partners while gaining experience connecting academic study with contemporary crime and justice issues.
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Continuing Education and Professional Training
We offer a wide variety of professional development opportunities, in person and virtual, throughout the year.
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Public Scholarship and Media Interviews
Center faculty and affiliated scholars contribute research-based expertise to public discussions of crime and justice. Their work includes media interviews, opinion pieces, editorials, public presentations, and other forms of public scholarship.
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Service Initiatives
Center service initiatives include collaborative community events and assistance connecting individuals and organizations with relevant crime and justice resources. These initiatives may serve justice professionals, people affected by crime, individuals navigating reentry, students, and community members.
Interested in collaborating with the Center on a service initiative?
Questions?
Jacqueline B. Helfgott, PhD
Seattle University Loyola Professor of Criminal Justice, Criminology & Forensics
Director Crime & Justice Research Center
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