Externally Funded Research
Research conducted within the School has been funded by federal agencies such as the National Institute of Justice, National Science Foundation, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, Guggenheim Foundation, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, and the National Institute of Corrections, as well as many local and regional agencies. A list of some of the externally funded projects within the school can be found by clicking on the link below.
Faculty and students frequently publish research findings in academic journals, present findings at national and regional conferences, and provide study results to community stakeholders to inform best practices and evidence-based policies. A list of some of our projects involving community stakeholders can be found by clicking on the link below.
Research with Community Partners

Graduate student Calli Cain prepares for the American Society of Criminology conference by presenting her research to faculty and other graduate students.
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