The mission of the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Justice Information Center (AJiC) is to provide independent, transparent analysis that transforms justice data into
actionable information. By empowering Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns with evidence‑based research, we strive
to strengthen public safety, promote accountability within the justice system, and
reduce recidivism.
At AJiC, we believe that a safer, healthier Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ begins with accurate empirical
understanding. As a dedicated non-partisan research center, we provide the independent
analysis necessary to move from guesswork to grounded solutions.
We don't just collect crime and justice data; we transform it into actionable information.
By serving as a neutral arbiter between complex agency data and public policy, we
empower practitioners and policymakers with the evidence-based research required to
build a more accountable and effective justice system. We recognize that public safety
is a foundational element of community well-being; our work serves as an engine for
change that drives improvements in safety, fosters healthier communities, and secures
a more stable future for all Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns.
Independence:Analysis is conducted without political bias or institutional pressure, ensuring our
research remains a trusted, neutral foundation for Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æn justice policy.
Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of analytical rigor to ensure our findings
are accurate, practical, and ready for implementation.
Transparency: Trust is built on openness. We are committed to clear methodologies and accessible
reporting, allowing Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns to see exactly how we reach our conclusions.
Innovation: Our aim is to serve as an engine for improvement. We look for data-informed insights
to address Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s justice and public safety challenges.
AJiC is the acronym for the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ (UAA) Justice Center’s research center, the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Justice Information Center. Since 1986, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s has been housed in the UAA Justice Center. In its role as Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s SAC, AJiC assists
Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ justice agencies and organizations with the development, implementation, and
evaluation of justice programs and policies by collecting and analyzing Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ-specific
crime and justice statistics. AJiC also pursues SAC-specific provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics for special
projects and research initiatives to advance criminal justice policy and practice
in the state. There are currently 53 SACs located in the United States and its territories.
AJiC is a member of the (JIRN), a national nonprofit organization and resource center for statistical analysis
centers, criminological researchers, justice data analysts, and justice practitioners.
CONTACT US
Have questions? Please feel free to contact us via email: uaa_ajic@alaska.edu
A College of Health alumna and current employee of the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Justice Information Center, Rus’sel Sampson has had a rich educational and professional journey. Her story exemplifies how a sense of curiosity in higher education can open unexpected doors that lead to meaningful careers.
UAA Justice Center Professor, Sharon Chamard provides expertise on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), emphasizing the importance of design elements like natural surveillance, access control, and maintenance in creating safer communities.
UAA’s Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Justice Information Center researcher, Rus’sel Sampson is quoted in an Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Beacon article about merit-based Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Performance Scholarships.
The Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Victimization Survey (AVS) released a new report about the health of women who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Physical violence is a part of IPV, but it also includes things like controlling behaviors, threats of harm, and inflicting harm against people and things an intimate partner cares about. Dr. Ingrid Johnson with AVS told the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Beacon these sorts of behaviors can have a lasting impact.