Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Criminal Justice

Eugenics & Justice: How Early 20th Century Theories Shaped Modern Criminal Policy

Posted in Criminal Justice, Faculty, News, Publications & Research

Corporate Crime Reporter recently featured an in-depth interview with Dr. Anthony Grasso, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University–Camden, discussing the United States’ contrasting approaches to street and corporate crime. In the interview, Dr. Grasso delves into his book, Dual Justice: America’s Divergent Approaches to Street and Corporate Crime (University of Chicago Press, 2024),… continue reading

First-Gen Student on a Dual-Degree Path in Public Service

Posted in Accelerated Credits Students, Criminal Justice, Public Administration MPA & EMPA, Students

A first-generation graduate student from New York, Nathaniel Augustin is pursuing a dual degree in Criminal Justice and Public Administration (MPA) while balancing professional roles with AmeriCorps and the Office of Scholar Development and Fellowship Advising. An alumnus of the Rutgers-Camden Honors College, he returned to campus to deepen his engagement with public-sector work and… continue reading

CBS News Asks The $3 Billion Question: Does School Security Actually Work?

Posted in Criminal Justice, Faculty, News

In Mark Strassmann’s CBS Evening News report, Inside the $3 Billion School Security Industry as Deadly Shootings Continue, Daniel Semenza weighed in on the debate surrounding the booming school security market. An Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Rutgers-Camden and Rutgers School of Public Health, as well as the… continue reading

Advancing Diversity & Inclusion in STEM

Posted in Business & Science, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Data Science, Faculty, Forensic Science, Mathematical Sciences, Staff, Stories, Students

Rutgers recognized extraordinary contributions to its mission during the 2023 Presidential Employee Excellence Recognition Awards ceremony at the Rutgers Club. The awards honor individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional service, foster a sense of belonging, and make meaningful impacts within and beyond the university. One of the standout honorees was the Rutgers University-Camden Driving Change… continue reading

Exploring Campus Support Services & Student-Led Initiatives to Advocate for Change

Posted in Criminal Justice, Publications & Research, Recording Rutgers Podcast, Staff, Students

Domestic violence awareness takes center stage in this episode of the Recording Rutgers Podcast. Laura Luciano, Associate Director of the Rutgers University-Camden Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA), shares insights into campus services and initiatives. Rosemarie Anderson, a second-year Criminal Justice MA student, discusses her research into essential resources for those impacted by… continue reading

Unpacking Systemic Inequities in Criminal Justice

Posted in Criminal Justice, Faculty, Stories

What shapes the work of a scholar tackling systemic inequities in the criminal justice system? In a compelling episode of Faces & Voices of Rutgers, Nathan Link, Graduate Program Director for the Criminal Justice MA program and faculty at Rutgers-Camden, shared his journey with Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway. From reflecting on the double standards… continue reading