Probation Director Specializes in Solutions

In Nueces County, almost half of the probation officers are assigned to specialized caseloads, including domestic violence, veterans, reentry, mental health, drug diversion, and drunken driving.

Beto Chair Lecture: Dr. Joanne Belknap

April 12, 2013
9:30 - 11:00 A.M.
Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom

Dr. Joanne Belknap, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado at Boulder, is the author of The Invisible Woman: Gender, Crime, and Justice , will present "The Trauma, Mental Health, and Offending Histories of Women in Jail: Results of a Multi-Site U.S. Study."

Dr. Joanne BelknapDr. Belknap’s research focuses on female offenders and violence against women and girls. Her latest study, a national sample of women in jail, was funded by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance to examine women’s pathways to jail, with a focus on how these women’s trauma, serious mental illness, alcohol, and drug use, and offending intersect. The study found high rates of mental health problems, with a majority of the participants meeting diagnostic criteria for serious mental illness (SMI), lifetime post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and/or substance use disorder (SUD).

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Study Explores Gang Activity on the Internet

Gangs are not using the Internet to recruit new members or commit complex cybercrimes, according to a new study funded by Google Ideas.

Special Presentation: "Why Police and Policing Need GIS?"

Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:30 p.m. Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom

Dr. Fahui Wang, Fred B. Kniffen Professor in the Department of Geography and Anthropology at Louisiana State University, will present “Why Police and Policing Need GIS?: An Overview.” . . .Read more. . .

University Park Hosts Criminal Justice Career Fair and Symposium

The Criminal Justice Symposium 2013 and Career Fair will be held on March 27, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at SHSU-University Park, located at SH 249 and Louetta Road in Houston 77070.

Presentations will be given by the FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office, Secret Service, Harris County Probation Office and many other federal, state and local agencies. These agencies and many more will have representatives available to speak with students about career opportunities....Read more...

2013 Criminal Justice Career Fair on March 6

Wed, Mar 6, 2013
10 am - 2 pm
Lowman Student Center, Ballroom

Federal, state and local correctional agencies will participate in the 2013 Criminal Justice Career Fair for students and alumni of Sam Houston State University on March 6 in the Lowman Student Center.

Students will have the opportunity to meet employers from dozens of law enforcement, corrections, victim services and forensic science labs to learn about internship and job opportunities.

“As a whole, we have seen an uptick in the number of employers registering for our Career Fairs,” said Mitch Parker, a Career Services Marketing and Events Coordinator. “This year, Texas has a $9 billion surplus, which is trickling down to many state agencies.” . . . Read more . . .

New Masters in Victim Services Management Available in the Fall

To help victim service providers advance their careers, Sam Houston State University’s College of Criminal Justice will offer a new, online Master of Science degree in Victim Services Management beginning in Fall 2013.

Designed for working professionals or those who want to assist victims of crime, the Master of Science in Victim Services Management is a 36-hour program delivered entirely online. The program, which can be completed in two years, includes 24 hours of required courses, such as victimology and research methods, as well as applied courses, like crime victim services management. Students also select from 12 hours of elective courses on topics relevant to the study of victim services.

“With new opportunities growing in the field of victim services, this degree will help professionals in the field to be able to better manage agencies and understand the trends and challenges facing their clients and programs, “ said Dr. Leana Bouffard, Director of Victim Studies and the Crime Victims’ Institute at the College of Criminal Justice. . . . Read more. . .