The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. We offer academic programs in Criminology and Criminal Justice and in Legal Studies. The Legal Studies degree and certificate programs are approved by the American Bar
Association Standing Committee on Paralegals. 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
Leading statewide efforts in criminal justice and criminology education, research
and service, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Justice Center is a top choice among criminal justice schools
in Alaska and the U.S.
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.
With the recent opening of the John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom, students now have access to a premier, experiential learning environment to master their craft. The courtroom will also serve as a community resource where Alaska’s legal professionals can hold practice trials and conduct continuing education and training.
The newly opened Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom provides Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students and others with hands-on, experiential learning in a setting identical to courts in which they will eventually practice law. The classroom is named after John E. Havelock, founding director of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Justice Center.
The John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom officially opened on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ campus, expanding hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing legal careers in Alaska. University faculty, staff, and students gathered on Feb. 20 to celebrate the classroom's formal dedication an opening.
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.
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Justice Center celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special legislative citation presented by Alaska state legislators. The citation recognized decades of impactful research, education, and public service in Alaska.
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.