The School of Criminal Justice has joined a Newark program designed to prepare high school students for future careers in public safety, including a pathway into the Newark Police and Fire Divisions, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced.
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As she begins her first full semester as dean of the School of Criminal Justice, Nancy La Vigne plans on leveraging her background as both an alumna and head of the U.S. Department of Justice’s lead science agency.
Rutgers University is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ronald V. Clarke, renowned criminologist, educator, and former Dean of the School of Criminal Justice.
The Rutgers-Newark’s School of Criminal Justice was honored for transforming lives and government policy locally and beyond at a 50th anniversary event where federal, state and local officials touted its work.
The School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers-Newark—an international leader in crime prevention and social justice—kicks off its 50th anniversary celebration with a September 27th event showcasing its statewide and global impact.
A Rutgers-Newark study involving more than 2,000 police departments nationwide found that police killings were lower in places that adopted neck-restraint bans. Crime rates were also lower.