FEATURE
One of the most important building blocks for a functional society is an effective criminal justice system. As a system, it balances individual rights with public order and fairly applies the law in matters of administration of justice and retribution of victims. As a program of study, it draws on a range of interdisciplinary learning, with the intended outcome of graduating professionals who know how to apply their knowledge to realworld matters in order to enhance quality of life and assure justice.
Behind the Scenes, behind the science of Criminal justice On campus and in the community, state and nation, KU professors and alumni of the criminal justice department make a difference on a daily basis by exercising their skills and serving with dedication and integrity. Here are a few of their stories:
Contributing writers:
A m y B i em i ller & F ĂŠli x A l o n s o P eĂą a
Winter 2012 | Tower 7