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RDCJN’s inaugural “Research Experience for Undergraduates” in progress

RDCJN’s Co-PIs received a grant through a joint program of the NIJ and NSF to support a Research Experience For Undergraduates (REU). This program is now in progress.  We are currently hosting 8 undergraduates across 4 sites:  Shauntece Laurant and Brianda Ruiz Chavez (UCI); Fatema Medhat (UMSL); Justin Alexanderand Maribel Jáuregui (UNM); and Cynthia Cupe, Juan (J.C.) Ghiorzo, and Ryan Whyte (Rutgers).  Faculty mentors are:  Ana Muñiz (UCI); Stephanie DiPietro and Lee Slocom (UMSL); Chrstopher Lyons and María Vélez(UNM), and Sarah Lageson (Rutgers).


upcoming events
Beyond Bad Apples: Rethinking Accountability in Corrections
  • Monday, April 20th 2026
  • 10:00-11:30 AM
  • SCJ 567

    REGISTER TODAY! You’re invited to engage with Dr. TaLisa Carter as we rethink justice, leadership, and reform inside America’s jails and prisons

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  • Monday, March 30th 2026
  • 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall, 15 Washington St, Newark

    A cross-jurisdictional research and policy dialogue presented by Rutgers School of Criminal Justice and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Let’s Get Together
  • Thursday, March 5th 2026
  • 5:00-7:00 PM
  • Philadelphia

    Join us for an informal alumni gathering during ACJS! Whether you live in the Philly area or are in town for the meeting, we hope you’ll stop by to enjoy good conversation, light refreshments, and Rutgers pride

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