UofL Criminal Justice

Enhance public safety and the quality of life in communities through education, research, and practice to achieve the goals of integrity, accountability, equity, effectiveness and efficiency in justice practice.
* Provide education and professional training for individuals seeking employment and career development within criminal justice organizations.
* Conduct and disseminate research that achieves an integration of theory and practice with an emphasis on applied methods and issues.
* Maintain strong partnerships with agencies and organizations in the community and share of educational resources and expertise as a means of generating "best practice" within criminal justice system processes.