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60 Years Later: The Alaska Constitution, History in Context

 |  Melissa Green  |  ,

In anticipation of the 60th anniversary of Alaska statehood, "60 Years Later: The Alaska Constitution, History in Context" was presented Oct. 12, 2018, at the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼/APU Consortium Library.

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The importance of "time" in analysis

 |  Brad Myrstol  | 

This short video is intended to help everyday people interpret basic crime statistics.

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Mental Health Care Among Juvenile and Adult Correctional Populations

 |  Melissa Green  | 

A panel of officials from the Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) discussed how Alaska tackles the job of providing mental health care to juvenile and adult correctional populations. Nationally, more than half of prison and jail inmates have mental health problems, and probation/parole departments provide essential mental health services to their clients.

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A Discussion of Community Policing in Anchorage

 |  Melissa Green  | 

The Anchorage Police Department has recently increased community policing efforts, including adding foot patrols in some areas around Anchorage. APD and community leaders discussed current efforts at reducing crime, reducing fear of crime, and improving police-community relations.

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Criminal Justice Reform: A Discussion of Senate Bill 91

 |  Melissa Green  | 

"Criminal Justice Reform: A discussion of Senate Bill 91 — Reducing the prison population while enhancing public safety" was a discussion of Senate Bill 91: Omnibus Criminal Law & Procedure; Corrections Act. SB 91, based upon recommendations of the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission, was signed into law in Alaska in July 2016.