Established by the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Legislature in 1975, the UAA Justice Center provides statewide
leadership in justice education and research. As an interdisciplinary unit within
theUAA College of Health, we serve urban and rural Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ to promote a safer, more just society.
Through our degree programs inCriminology & Criminal Justiceand our ABA-approved Legal Studiestracks, students gain the technical mastery and analytical skills required for professional
success. Our students learn alongside faculty experts whose research shapes Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s
response to critical issues—from policing to crime prevention, community corrections
and reentry, and the courts.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 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 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s legal professionals can hold practice trials and conduct continuing education and training.
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 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s legal professionals can hold practice trials and conduct continuing education and training.
The newly opened Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom provides UAA 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 UAA Justice Center.
The newly opened Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom provides UAA 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 UAA Justice Center.
The John E. Havelock Trial Simulation Courtroom officially opened on the UAA campus, expanding hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing legal careers in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. University faculty, staff, and students gathered on Feb. 20 to celebrate the classroom's formal dedication an opening.
The Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 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 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 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 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Justice Forum is a research journal focusing on justice and legal issues in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. It was published
by the Justice Center at the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ.
The courtroom also provides opportunities to educate and inspire Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ middle and
high school students to build partnerships with secondary legal education programs
and curricula.