The mission of the Alaska Justice Information Center (AJiC) is to provide independent, transparent analysis that transforms justice data into actionable information. By empowering Alaskans with evidence‑based research, we strive to strengthen public safety, promote accountability within the justice system, and reduce recidivism.
At AJiC, we believe that a safer, healthier Alaska begins with accurate empirical understanding. As a dedicated non-partisan research center, we provide the independent analysis necessary to move from guesswork to grounded solutions.
We don't just collect crime and justice data; we transform it into actionable information. By serving as a neutral arbiter between complex agency data and public policy, we empower practitioners and policymakers with the evidence-based research required to build a more accountable and effective justice system. We recognize that public safety is a foundational element of community well-being; our work serves as an engine for change that drives improvements in safety, fosters healthier communities, and secures a more stable future for all Alaskans.
AJiC is the acronym for the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Justice Center’s research center, the Alaska Justice Information Center. Since 1986, Alaska’s federally designated statistical analysis center (SAC) has been housed in the UAA Justice Center. In its role as Alaska’s SAC, AJiC assists Alaska justice agencies and organizations with the development, implementation, and evaluation of justice programs and policies by collecting and analyzing Alaska-specific crime and justice statistics. AJiC also pursues SAC-specific funding opportunities provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics for special projects and research initiatives to advance criminal justice policy and practice in the state. There are currently 53 SACs located in the United States and its territories.
AJiC is a member of the Justice Information Resource Network (JIRN), a national nonprofit organization and resource center for statistical analysis centers, criminological researchers, justice data analysts, and justice practitioners.
CONTACT US
Have questions? Please feel free to contact us via email: uaa_ajic@alaska.edu
NEWS & Stories
A College of Health alumna and current employee of the Alaska Justice Information Center, Rus’sel Sampson has had a rich educational and professional journey. Her story exemplifies how a sense of curiosity in higher education can open unexpected doors that lead to meaningful careers.
UAA Justice Center Chair Brad Myrstol shares data from the UAA Alaska Justice Information Center with the House Judiciary Committee.
UAA Justice Center Professor, Sharon Chamard provides expertise on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), emphasizing the importance of design elements like natural surveillance, access control, and maintenance in creating safer communities.
UAA’s Alaska Justice Information Center researcher, Rus’sel Sampson is quoted in an Alaska Beacon article about merit-based Alaska Performance Scholarships.
The Alaska Victimization Survey (AVS) released a new report about the health of women who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Physical violence is a part of IPV, but it also includes things like controlling behaviors, threats of harm, and inflicting harm against people and things an intimate partner cares about. Dr. Ingrid Johnson with AVS told the Alaska Beacon these sorts of behaviors can have a lasting impact.
Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-1810
Email: uaa_ajic@alaska.edu
Alaska Justice Information Center
UAA Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Dr., Suite 234
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address:
UAA Alaska Justice Information Center
3211 Providence Dr., PSB 234
Anchorage, AK 99508
