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The UMass Lowell School of Criminology and Justice Studies maintains a robust and vibrant interdisciplinary research enterprise. Faculty in the School of Criminology & Justice Studies currently has more than $6 million in active research grants and contracts.

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James Forest Center for Terrorism and Security Studies, Director, Security Studies

James Forest is an internationally respected expert on terrorism and security issues.

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11/12/2021 Featured Story

Criminal Justice Faculty Aim to Prevent Labor Trafficking in Tunisia

Criminal Justice Faculty Aim to Prevent Labor Trafficking in Tunisia

Faculty in Criminology and Justice Studies have won a pair of U.S. State Department grants totaling $1.9 million to evaluate the extent of human trafficking in Tunisia – and to try to stop abuses of domestic servants.

11/12/2021 Featured Story
12/23/2020 Featured Story

$1.5M CDC Grant Will Fund Research on Intervention

$1.5M CDC Grant Will Fund Research on Intervention

Ryan Shields, assistant professor in the School of Criminology and Justice Studies, is sharing a $1.5 million, four-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study a unique approach to deterring child sexual abuse.

12/23/2020 Featured Story
7/14/2020 Featured Story

Criminology Professor: Community Policing Works

Criminology Professor: Community Policing Works

Assoc. Prof. Christopher Harris researches policing, including early intervention programs for police officers accused of misconduct. He also works closely with police departments and communities to improve public safety.

7/14/2020 Featured Story

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