Dark gray background, open book graphics in background. SCCJ logo at top. Text reads: NEW PUBLICATION (FORTHCOMING), AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, A SHORT REPORT ON SELF-PERCEPTIONS OF VICTIMHOOD AMONG WOMEN IN SEX TRAFFICKING SPECIALTY COURT PROGRAMMING, MAHON, J., BUTLER, L.C., ENGLAND, G., KULIG, T.C. (PICTURED), & MURNAN, A. Photo of Dr. Kulig in bottom right corner with her name under it.

🚨📖Upcoming publication! #UNOSCCJ

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🚨📖Upcoming publication! #UNOSCCJ

Black background red smoke-like graphics in top left and bottom right, photos of Lisa Horton, Sarah Martier, Heather Robinson, Jo Schooley, and Julia Cryne. Text reads: UNO/UNL School of Criminology and Criminal Justice presents: Women in Criminal Justice. Det. Lisa Horton, Child Victim Sexual Assault Squad and Anti-trafficking Force. Sarah Martier, OPD Public Information Office, Omaha Crime Stoppers, Women in Criminal Justice Association. Heather Robinson, Educations and Vocational Supervisor for Douglas County Corrections. Jo Schooley, Victim Advocate for the Douglas County Attorney's Office. Julia Cryne, Bilingual Immigration Attorney. March 31st, 3-5 pm, CPACS 132D. All students are welcome! Agenda: 3-3:30 pm: Introductions. 3:30-4:30 pm: Panel Discussion. 4:30-5 pm, Networking.

🚨Upcoming SCCJ event! Mark your calendars! #UNOSCCJ #womenincriminaljustice

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Great turnout at yesterday's SCCJ Career & Internship Fair! It was a day full of connections, exploration, and future possibilities! Thank you to the organizations who joined us and to the many students who came out to start building their futures! 👏 #UNOSCCJ #careerfair

These activities were funded in part by the COPS office under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act.

With an audience of roughly 100 attendees, the presentation drew strong interest and generated thoughtful, engaging questions. #UNOSCCJ #mentalhealth #lemhwa

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⚖️Join us tomorrow! #UNOSCCJ #careerfair

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⚖️ Join us for our career fair next Wednesday! From law enforcement and corrections to child advocacy services and victim advocacy groups, this event connects students and alumni directly with professionals shaping safer, stronger communities! #UNOSCCJ #criminaljustice #careerfair

Dark gray background, open book graphics in background. SCCJ logo at top. Text reads: NEW PUBLICATION (FORTHCOMING), TERRORISM AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE, EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE: LOOKING AT THE CURRENT MILIEU THROUGH RAPOPORT'S FOUR WAVES THEORY OF MODERN TERRORISM. Photos of Isaac, Erin, and Austin with their names attached.

🚨Upcoming publication! #UNOSCCJ

Dark gray background, open book graphics in background. SCCJ logo at top. Text reads: NEW PUBLICATION (FORTHCOMING), TERRORISM AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE, THE MOBILITY OF TERROR: EXAMINING THE DECISION TO REMAIN IN U.S. ISIS CASES FROM 2014-2025. CALLIE VITRO (SCCJ PHD STUDENT), CAMDEN CARMICHAEL (SCCJ MA STUDENT), DR. AUSTIN DOCTOR, & SEAMUS HUGHES (NCITE). Photos of Callie, Camden, and Austin with their names on them.

🚨Upcoming publication! #UNOSCCJ

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👏 We are so grateful to Dr. Nancy La Vigne for joining us Friday! Drawing on her research and experience shaping criminal justice policy, she reminded us that policy-relevant research must be intentionally inclusive to drive meaningful impact. #UNOSCCJ

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🎉 Congratulations, Emilie! 🤘 #UNOSCCJ

Dark blue gray background, photo of Dr. Natalia Dasko mid-post, her name and "Guest Speaker" below it. Text reads: Capital Punishment in Poland, Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Natalia Dasko, a law professor at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland. Dr. Dasko will be discussing capital punishment, why it was abolished in Poland, and how this decision fit into broader systemic changes. February 25, 2026, 6:30 pm - Heritage Room in the Nebraska Union. Refreshments will be available to enjoy after the presentation. The University of Nebraska's discrimination statement is at the bottom of the post.

Mark your calendar! The Criminal Justice Student Association in Lincoln is honored to welcome Dr. Natalia Daśko, a law professor at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland! This is an amazing opportunity to learn about international criminal justice! #UNOSCCJ

Red background on top, black background on bottom. Middle of post, right side, graphic of outline of the state of Nebraska with gold police badge in it. Photo of Emilie Whitehouse with her name below it mid picture. SCCJ logo at bottom. Text reads Congratulations, Emilie Whitehouse received GRACA funding for the project "Comparative analysis of domestic violence policies across Nebraska police departments: implications for lethality assessment program implementation"

🎉 Congratulations, Emilie! 🤘 #UNOSCCJ

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🚨Upcoming publication from @jnixy.bsky.social and Dr. Tara Richards! #UNOSCCJ

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🎉Congratulations, Jamie! 🤘 #UNOSCCJ

Dark gray background, open book graphics in background. SCCJ logo at top. Text reads: NEW PUBLICATION (FORTHCOMING), VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, TECHNOLOGY-FACILITATED VIOLENCE: HOW VAWA (2022) CONFRONTS THE RISE OF NONCONSENSUAL PORNOGRAPHY, EMILY MILNER (SCCJ PHD STUDENT), DRS. MICHAELA BENSON-GOLDSMITH & CARALIN BRANSCUM (SCCJ PHD ALUM). Photos of Emily Milner and Drs. Michaela Benson-Goldsmith and Caralin Branscum, with their names on them.

🚨Upcoming publication! #UNOSCCJ

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👍Congratulations, Valeria! 🤘 #UNOSCCJ

Dark gray background, open book graphics in background. SCCJ logo at top. Text reads: NEW PUBLICATION (FORTHCOMING), CRIME & DELINQUENCY, VICTIME NOTIFICATION AND REENGAGEMENT IN THE MINNESOTA SEXUAL ASSAULT KIT INITIATIVE, DRS. MICHAELA BENSON-GOLDSMITH, JUSTIN NIX, AND TARA RICHARDS. Photos of Drs. Michaela Benson-Goldsmith, Dr. Justin Nix, and Dr. Tara Richards, with their names on them.

🚨 Upcoming publication! #unosccj

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🚨 Mark your calendars! #unosccj #careerfair #criminaljusticecareer⚖️

Dark gray background, open book graphics in background. SCCJ logo at top. Text reads: NEW PUBLICATION (FORTHCOMING), JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL CRIMINOLOGY, CONCERNING, BUT DO WE NEED POLICY REFORM? AN EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS TO ACCURATE STATISTICS ON DEATHS CAUSED BY POLICE OFFICERS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, DR. HUNDER BOEHME, DR. BRANDON TREGLE (SCCJ PHD ALUM), & DR. JUSTIN NIX (PICTURED). Photo of Dr. Justin Nix included in bottom right corner.

🚨 Upcoming publication! #unosccj

Dark gray background, open book graphics in background. SCCJ logo at top. Text reads: NEW PUBLICATION, ANNUAL REVIEW OF CRIMINOLOGY, THE ROLE OF NETWORKS IN POLICING, DR. SADAF HASHIMI (PICTURED AT RIGHT) & DR. MARIE OUELLET. Photo of Sadaf Hashimi included in bottom right corner.

📖New publication! #unosccj

Gray background, photo of Andre O'Connor with his name and Criminal Investigator under it in the lower right corner of post, Lincoln Police Department patch graphic, another patch with an eagle and the outline of Nebraska on it. Text reads: Criminal Justice Student Association - Guest Speaker. Insight into the Criminal Investigations Unit within the Lincoln Police Department. Wednesday, February 18th, 6:00 pm, Nebraska Hall 511.

🚨 Mark your calendars! Interested in criminal investigations, police work, or drugs and crime? Join the Criminal Justice Student Association as they welcome guest speaker Investigator Andre O’Connor! #unosccj

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👏 Such a great start to our Speaker Series with Dr. Iman Said, whose research explores religion in prison, identity transformation, and the overlooked question of how these impacts endure after reentry. #unosccj

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🎉 The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s online criminal justice master's programs are among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report! Both programs moved up one spot from the 2025 rankings! #unosccj

Dark gray background, open book graphics in background. SCCJ logo at top. Text reads: NEW PUBLICATION (FORTHCOMING), JOURNAL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, POLICE DE-ESCALATION TRAINING AND ITS EFFECTS ON COMMUNICATION: EVIDENCE FROM AN EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION. Photo of Dr. Justin Nix included in bottom right corner.

📖Upcoming publication! #unosccj

Dark gray background, open book graphics in background. SCCJ logo at top. Text reads: NEW PUBLICATION (FORTHCOMING), STUDIES IN CONFLICT & TERRORISM, DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN TERRORISM, HATE CRIMES, AND OTHER FORMS OF MASS VIOLENCE: A CONCEPTUAL APPROACH, DR. ERIN KEARNS (PICTURED) & DR. ADAM GHAZI-TEHRANI (INDIANA UNIVERSITY). Photo of Dr. Erin Kearns included in bottom right corner.

🚨Upcoming publication! #unosccj

Dark gray background, open book graphics in background. SCCJ logo at top. Text reads: NEW PUBLICATION, STUDIES IN CONFLICT & TERRORISM, BARRIERS TO RECOGNIZING AND REPORTING RADICALIZATION: INSIGHTS FROM FAMILY MEMBERS, DR. KARYN SPORER (SCCJ PHD ALUM) & BROOKE BUXTON (SCCJ MA STUDENT - PICTURED AT RIGHT). Photo of Brooke Buxton included in bottom right corner.

📖 New publication! #unosccj

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Congratulations to our December SCCJ graduates walking the stage tomorrow in Lincoln! Well done on this major milestone - we look forward to seeing the impact you make! #unosccj #graduation #classof2025

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Congratulations to our December SCCJ graduates celebrating commencement in Omaha today! We are so very proud of you and can't wait to see what you do next! #unosccj #graduation #classof2025

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Forthcoming publication! #unosccj