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New domestic violence report features Justice Center Research

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  |  , ,

The Domestic Violence in Alaska report has been published by the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission. The report cites the Alaska Victimization Survey; Justice Center director and professor Brad Myrstol; and work by the Alaska Justice Information Center in partnership with the Anchorage Police Department. AJiC director and Justice Center associate professor Troy Payne also was an active participant with the domestic violence work group.

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Fact Sheet Identifies Trends in Alaska Court Caseloads

 |  Melissa Green  |  , ,

An analysis by the Alaska Justice Information Center of state court system data shows a steady decrease in trial court filings for violent and property crimes, but an increase in weapons case filings.

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AJiC Fact Sheet on property crime focuses on motor vehicle theft

 |  Melissa Green  |  , ,

The January 2019 issue of the Alaska Justice Information Center Fact Sheet, "Property Crime in Alaska 1985–2017," describes Alaska property crime trends from 1985 through 2017, with a focus on motor vehicle theft rate trends.