Monday, April 4, 2016

Drs. Rivera and Blumenstein present at March 2016 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences annual meeting

Dr. Marny Rivera and Dr. Lindsey Blumenstein, Justice faculty, presented at the 2016 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) annual meeting in Denver in March.

Dr. Rivera presented for the panel, In-depth Examinations of Substance Abuse. Her topic was titled, "Under the Influence: Parents' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Youth Substance Abuse."

Dr. Blumenstein was the chair of the panel, Understanding College Student Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence. Her presentation was titled,"Sexual Victimization on College Campuses: How Do Students Define and Identify Sexual Misconduct?"

The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences is an international association founded in 1963 to promote criminal justice education, research, and policy analysis. Members include educators, scholars, and professionals from all sectors of the criminal justice system, as well as criminal justice students.