UA Little Rock researchers explore challenges faced by homeless LGBTQ adults in Arkansas

Criminal justice researchers at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are investigating the unique challenges and barriers faced by homeless LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning) adults in Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock researchers explore challenges faced by homeless LGBTQ adults in Arkansas”

Dr. Tusty ten Bensel, director of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, and Dr. Robert Lytle, the graduate coordinator for the school, will examine the context and incidence of anti-Muslim sentiment in Arkansas through a grant from the National Science Foundation.

UA Little Rock Receives Nearly $325,000 NSF Grant to Shine Light on Muslim Hate Crimes in Arkansas

Two criminal justice professors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have been awarded a $324,987 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund a three-year program to study anti-Muslim sentiment and Muslim hate crimes in Arkansas.  Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives Nearly $325,000 NSF Grant to Shine Light on Muslim Hate Crimes in Arkansas”

Rob Williams Raffle to raise money for criminal justice scholarship

The UA Little Rock School of Criminal Justice is encouraging people to purchase raffle tickets to raise money for student scholarships. The event also serves to memorialize the contributions of Rob Williams and other fallen law enforcement officers.  Continue reading “Rob Williams Raffle to raise money for criminal justice scholarship”