Investigate. Analyze. Evaluate.
Engaging citizens and public agencies to inform criminal justice policy.
Welcome
Welcome to the Center for Crime and Justice Policy (CCJP). CCJP’s primary mission is to use applied research to help inform criminal justice practice. The Center works closely in collaboration with community groups, social service organizations, and criminal justice professionals. The Center is designed to capitalize on the expertise of UNLV faculty who specialize in all areas of scientific inquiry and policy development, particularly in the field of criminal justice.
Research
CCJP Stories
Criminal justice professor Melissa Rorie digs into the relationship between Nevada's casinos and its gaming regulators.
UNLV professor uses crime science to head off chaos in public spaces.
Study conducted for U.S. Dept. of Justice by UNLV Center for Crime and Justice Policy, non-profit research organization CNA, and Las Vegas Metro Police.
Experts
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Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
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Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
In the News
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Apr. 13, 2018 | WTVY
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Jan. 9, 2018 | State Tech
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Dec. 8, 2017 | Law Officer
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Dec. 4, 2017 | Science Daily
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Dec. 4, 2017 | State Scoop
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Nov. 28, 2017 | U.S. News & World Report