Leading statewide efforts in criminal justice and criminology education, research and service, the UAA Justice Center is a top choice among criminal justice schools in Alaska and the U.S.
Justice Center
The UAA Justice Center, established by the Alaska Legislature in 1975, has a mandate to provide statewide justice-related education, research, and service. The Justice Center is an interdisciplinary unit that provides undergraduate and professional education; conducts research in the areas of crime, law, and justice; and provides services to government units, justice agencies, and community organizations throughout urban and rural Alaska to promote a safe, healthy, and just society.
The Justice Center is an academic and research unit within the College of Health at the University of Alaska Anchorage. We offer academic programs in Justice and in Legal Studies. The Legal Studies programs are approved by the American Bar Association. Our faculty conduct research in a number of areas including violence and violent crime, law and the courts, substance abuse, rural justice issues, homelessness, policing, and juvenile justice.
Academic Programs
The Legal Studies BA program trains you in American law, legal processes and policy. You’ll expand your legal knowledge and develop technical job skills in legal research, analysis and writing.
News & Stories
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July 23, 2022
UAA Justice Center Assistant Professor Ingrid Johnson recently published an article in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, titled "Victim-Survivors’ Prioritization of Reasons for Non-Reporting Adult Sexual Assaults to Law Enforcement."
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Explore Theories of Crime and Criminal Offending this fall!
June 2, 2022
Register for JUST A251 (CRN: 77052) and examine the multifaceted nature of crime and criminal offending, and the prevailing psychological, sociological, biological, situational, and environmental perspectives in criminology. You also can earn your Social Science GER! For more information, please contact Dr. Brad Myrstol at bamyrstol@alaska.edu.
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Dr. Allan Barnes named professor emeritus
May 5, 2022
Allan Barnes was named professor emeritus of justice in the College of Health. Barnes received his Ph.D. in Criminology from Florida State University in 1983 and has been at UAA for 38 years. His research, instruction, and mentoring of faculty and students has had a lasting impact on the university and multiple generations of Alaska criminal justice practitioners.
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We're Hiring: Legal Studies Assistant Professor
March 30, 2022
Our Legal Studies program is seeking applications for a full-time permanent, tenure track, nine-month appointment commencing in August 2022 at the rank of Assistant Professor. Review of applications will begin on May 9, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. Questions? Contact Legal Studies program coordinator Ryan Fortson at hrfortson@alaska.edu.
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Faculty, staff, and students come together for Society of Law & Justice Social
March 28, 2022
The Society of Law & Justice held a spring social event on March 28 at PSB 166 that featured two guest speakers from the legal field, a donation drive, free swag, and free pizza.
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Justice Center participates in 2022 COH Academic Preview Day
March 18, 2022
Justice Center director Brad Myrstol spoke to high school students about the Justice and Legal Studies programs; student organizations such as the Society of Law & Justice and Alphi Phi Sigma; as well as other student opportunities.
Research & Centers
Alaska Justice Information Center
The Alaska Justice Information Center (AJiC) compiles, analyzes, and reports on criminal justice topics in order to improve public safety, to increase criminal justice system accountability, and to reduce recidivism.
The Alaska Victimization Survey (AVS) provides comprehensive statewide and regional data to guide planning and policy development and to evaluate the impact of prevention and intervention services.
The Alaska Justice Forum is a research journal focusing on justice and legal issues in Alaska. It was published by the Justice Center at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
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2533 Providence Dr., Suite 234
Anchorage, AK 99508
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UAA Justice Center
3211 Providence Dr., PSB 234
Anchorage, AK 99508