Lee Ross, UCF professor of criminal justice, sits smiling at a table in the library.

UCF Professor Recognized by Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences for Domestic Violence Research, Leadership Initiatives

Lee Ross has dedicated much of his research efforts to examining criminal legal systems’ responses to domestic violence ...
Bethany Backes

UCF Podcast: Championing Against Violence

Bethany Backes, an assistant professor in the Violence Against Women faculty cluster, shares what it means to be a champion ...
Bethany Backes

Survivor Link National Training Program Launches at UCF

The program will support nine social work students, developing their ability to respond to domestic violence ...
UCF Conference Receives National Criminal Justice Month Program of the Year Award

UCF Conference Receives National Criminal Justice Month Program of the Year Award

The annual Criminal Justice and Public Service Conference was recognized for its commitment to the benefit of both criminal justice ...
Ashley Steen at UCF reflection pond

Student Research Week: The Impact of Disaster Migration on Receiving Communities

Graduate student Ashley Steen is looking at the impact of the Puerto Rican migration to the Central Florida community following ...
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UCF Professor’s Research Helps Inform Policy, Laws Surrounding Intimate Partner Cyber Abuse

Erica Fissel, assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, shares her passion for helping women affected by cyber abuse ...
Ross Wolf

Ross Wolf Named Fellow of the American Council on Education

He is one of 46 higher education leaders from across the nation selected for the prestigious program ...
Aleesha Jahur

UCF Criminal Justice Graduate Student Lands New Role at Orange County Sheriff’s Office

For Aleesha Jahur ’21, it was a simple class in criminal justice that ignited her passion for the field – ...
New NSF-Funded Survey Aims to Understand Gender Inequity in STEM Fields

New NSF-Funded Survey Aims to Understand Gender Inequity in STEM Fields

What’s learned could help build a model to improve equity in higher education nationwide ...
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New UCF Co-led Study Will Focus on Keeping Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Safe

The researchers will create evidence-based, intimate partner violence pretrial safety assessment guides for judges to use when considering pretrial release ...
William Moreto

In the Words of Rangers: The Human Side of Conserving Wildlife

UCF professor explores ranger perspectives on their work environment and its impact on wildlife conservation ...
Bianca Paul

Surviving Earthquake Motivates UCF Grad to Make the Most of Her Life

Haitian native Bianka Paul refused to let losing everything stop her from pursuing the life she wanted ...
Bethany Backes

UCF Professor Helps Elevate the Discussion and Inform Policy About Violence Against Women

Bethany Backes, assistant professor of criminal justice and social work, reflects on her path to academia for Women’s History Month ...
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UCF Celebrates 25 Years of Online Learning with Top-15 U.S. Ranking

One of the factors that contributes to UCF’s repeated success in online learning is the level of attention and detail ...
UCF Study Will Look at Transitional Housing Effectiveness for Survivors of Domestic Violence

UCF Study Will Look at Transitional Housing Effectiveness for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Housing programs can serve as a lifeline for domestic violence survivors and their children – providing them with vital resources ...
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