Uncategorized – Justice Studies

Francesca Laguardia Discusses Impacts of Roe v. Wade Decision

morinm — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:00:25 +0000

Francesca Laguardia, associate professor, recently joined the NJ On Air Morning Show to discuss the local and national impacts of the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. (begins at minute 6:00).

Laguardia also co-authored an Op-Ed for NJ.com with Dr. Veronica Ades, the vice-chair of obstetrics and gynecology at Jacobi Medical Center, titled “.”

DON’T THROW AWAY THE KEY: CHANGING PERSPECTIVES ON JUVENILE LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE

fackinan — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:52:13 +0000

Moderated by Dr. Tarika Daftary-Kapur (Justice Studies) & Dr. Tina Zottoli (Psychology)

April 13th 5-7pm
Dickson Hall, Room 177

Juvenile Life without Parole (LWOP) as an issue has been at the forefront of criminal justice reform starting with two Supreme Court cases in 2012 and 2016 that eliminated mandatory LWOP for juveniles. Following these rulings 23 states have passed legislation completely eliminating this sentence, and others are grappling with the process.

In this round-table discussion we will address issues surrounding lengthy sentences for youth, the research supporting opportunities for release, and advocacy movements to eliminate life and “virtual-life” sentences for young people.

How Do We (Mis)Understand Critical Race Theory In The Classroom

fackinan — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:28:19 +0000

�鶹��ý�� Public Forum 2022: How Do We (Mis)Understand Critical Race Theory In The Classroom

Our very own Dr. Kirk Johnson, Assistant Professor, Justice Studies, is the co-moderator with Dr. Tanya Maloney, Assistant Professor, Teaching and Learning. With an impressive speaker line up, this even is Sponsored by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Justice Studies.

Thursday March 24, 2022
5:30PM EST
via zoom
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The COVID Ethics Series: Conscience, Vaccines, and the Obligations of Community

fackinan — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:28:18 +0000

The COVID Ethics Series: Conscience, Vaccines, and the Obligations of Community

A Panel Discussion Moderated by Dr. Bryan Pilkington. Panelists include:
Dr. Jason T. Eberl from Saint Louis University, Dr. Paul Cummins from Clarkson University, and our very own Dr. Kirk Johnson from �鶹��ý��’s Justice Studies Department.

February 10, 2022
3:00pm-4:00pm EST
via zoom
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Department Availability: Thanksgiving through Winter Break

morinm — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:54:20 +0000

Hello Students,

Thank you for visiting the Department of Justice Studies. As the University shifts to remote classes after the Thanksgiving holiday, the Department is still here to help you virtually Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you need general information and assistance, please contact our Program Assistant Evelyn Asevero
For assistance with Internships or JUST 497, please contact our Internship Coordinator Amanda Choo
For all Paralegal Studies students and for assistance or questions regarding the award-winning, ABA Approved, Paralegal Studies Program (undergraduate major/concentration or minor) or the Post BA Certificate please contact, Ms. Nicole A. Fackina.
For assistance with Academic Advising please contact Brenda Sheehan.
If you need additional support, please contact Christopher Salvatore, Chairperson, or Gabriel Rubin, Assistant Chairperson.

Stay well!

Dr. Arnaud Kurze interviewed by Wilson Center NOW Series on US Anti-Slavery Legacy and Memory Politics

fackinan — Wed, 15 May 2019 18:39:20 +0000

Against the backdrop of the 400th anniversary of forced African migration in the United States, the host of the Wilson Center NOW Series, John Milewski speaks with Arnaud Kurze, Assistant Professor at �鶹��ý�� and a Wilson Center Global Fellow, and Vjeran Pavlakovic, a former Wilson Center Fellow, who reflect on U.S. memory politics and the responsibility to reckon with one of the country’s dark chapters in history. Given their expertise in memory studies and transitional justice, a field that addresses post-conflict and post-authoritarian accountability and reconciliation issues, they provide a comparative perspective by drawing parallels between different global case studies, notably the Balkans and the Middle East and North Africa regions.

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