Rackell Carrasco Reyes made her mark at Northeastern U. with excellence and drive. From academics to seizing every opportunity—she’s shown what true dedication looks like. The future’s bright! #NU2024 #NUCSSH Northeastern CSSH

Youth w/ CSE history face worse health outcomes—new study links this to mental health. Depression, anxiety & dissociation are key drivers. Trauma-informed care is essential. 📖 Read: nu-sccj.github.io/mst-report/

Northeastern Criminology & Criminal Justice Professor James Alan Fox says there’s no solid evidence linking the 12 recent deaths across three states to a single serial killer. Read more:

Northeastern Criminology & Criminal Justice professor James Fox said the rate of violent crime at sea is about 95% lower than in an average U.S. city.

NUSCCJ Professor Dr. K-Till | Ṣàngówálé explores how everyday policing impacts Black communities through his concept of "punitive inertia" — aiming to reshape how we understand policing. Read more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/05/02/pol…

SCCJ Professor Carlos A. Cuevas, Ph.D. says false allegations are “very, very rare” — emphasizing the importance of believing and protecting victims. Read more:

Prof. Brandon Welsh’s new book “Between Medicine and Criminology” examines the history of the type of criminological examination used in the Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study and its founder. Read more at Northeastern Global News. bit.ly/3Fefm1v

SCCJ Distinguished Professor, Judge Roderick Ireland, Inspires CSSH Graduates. Read more: cssh.northeastern.edu/sccj/2025/05/2…

New podcast on the (open access) work out of Northeastern Criminology & Criminal Justice Northeastern CSSH Northeastern U. 🧡

Crimversations: "Punitive Inertia: Anti-Blackness and the Policing of Motion" dlvr.it/TKvsBX

A new study co-authored by Dr. Amy Farrell reveals youth exposed to peers involved in sex trafficking are nearly 3x more likely to be exploited. The research calls for prevention efforts that address harmful peer networks and social exposure risks. Read: jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

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July Fourth ranks annually as the most violent day of the year, research by Northeastern U.'s James Alan Fox shows. Here's why: ⤵️ bit.ly/3I4EKYO

It’s normal—and legal—for plea deals to proceed without victim family consent,” says SCCJ’s Prof. James Alan Fox on the Kohberger case. His expert insight sheds light on a painful but common legal reality. Read more: news.northeastern.edu/2025/07/02/bry… #NortheasternUniversity #NUSCCJ

They were being exploited.” — Dr. Amy Farrell, Northeastern University's SCCJ Director, calls attention to overlooked labor trafficking in a major federal marijuana grow-house bust. Why weren’t trafficking charges filed? Read her critical insights: wgbh.org/news/local/202…

Northeastern Criminology & Criminal Justice's Prof. James Alan Fox explains that #GrievanceMurders, killings motivated by revenge or grudges, are rising as the U.S. becomes numb to violence. Social media creates community, making these acts seem more acceptable online. Read more: cbsnews.com/boston/news/ke…

Now published: Crime Prevention for Social Impact and Social Justice in The Annals, edited by Northeastern’s Brandon Welsh and Eric Piza. A new vision for public safety rooted in equity and impact. Read: journals.sagepub.com/toc/ANN/current

Northeastern Criminology & Criminal Justice's Brandon Welsh & Eric L. Piza highlight unexpected crime prevention methods, like afterschool programs and street lights. Prioritizing social impact and fostering change is crucial to improving social justice, Professor Welsh says. cssh.northeastern.edu/northeastern-r…

Despite troop deployment news in D.C., violent crime is down 26% YoY—a 30-year low. SCCJ's research shows prevention starts with social justice: from preschool to lighting design. Read more: forbes.com/sites/richardf…

Still finalizing your Fall 2025 schedule? Explore our Crime Analysis & Mapping (ArcGIS Pro Training). Learn more and register today: cssh.northeastern.edu/sccj/level-up-…