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@Northeastern School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Cutting-edge research. Boundless experiential learning opportunities. Retweets are not endorsements.
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Joined February 2014
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SCCJ’s Norair Khachatryan on Elizabeth Gilbert’s new memoir: why ordinary people can think the unthinkable—and how interventions help. Read More:
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Writer Elizabeth Gilbert considered killing her partner. A Northeastern criminologist explains how ordinary people can reach that point.
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Reforming Redress — Oct 30, 3–5 PM at Northeastern (40 Leon St., JDOBAAI). Hear FuQuan & Jacqueline Fonseca with voices directly impacted by wrongful conviction. RSVP (required): https://t.co/aXkQYKoEDL
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Join us for the 5th Annual CRJ Race & Community Dialogue Series, Public Safety Meets Public Health: Examining Substance Use and Mental Health in the Mass & Cass Community. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 3:30–5:00 PM et on Zoom. Register here: https://t.co/qBMXFQxzqJ?
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Join us on October 30 from 4–5 PM ET for a Virtual PhD Info Session on Northeastern University’s PhD in Criminology and Justice Policy — a nationally ranked program focused on research, justice reform, and real-world impact.
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Netflix’s new show “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” tells the story of the lesser known killer in 1950s rural Wisconsin. @NU_SCCJ Prof. James Fox, who opened his book “Extreme Killings” with Gein’s case, examines his complex background with @NUGlobalNews
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Netflix’s “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” focuses on the disturbing real life killer who inspired “Psycho" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
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Join us for Navigating the Publishing Process: An Insider’s Guide with Nicholas Philipson of @SpringerNature. Gain insights on peer review, journal selection, open access, and more. Tuesday | Oct 7 · 12 PM | 200 Churchill Hall #NortheasternUniversity #SCCJ #NUCSSH
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Upcoming Event | Sept 24 How do active shooter drills impact student safety & wellbeing? Join experts from @Northeastern & @theNASEM for a critical discussion. 📍 909 RP | 🕑 2–4 PM @NUCSSH
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Prof. James Alan Fox of @NU_SCCJ notes an increase in politically motivated killings, attempted killings, and partisan threats — even as the overall number of fatalities remains small. Read more: https://t.co/r1ZSbsHqCA
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There has been a rise in politically motivated killings, attempted killings and violent threats, a Northeastern criminologist says.
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Northeastern University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice hosted orientation for the incoming MS class, with students joining both in person and virtually. Faculty, staff, and Program Director Amy Farrell welcomed students and introduced them to the MS program.
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Surprise is the strategy. NUSCCJ Prof. Daniel Medwed: ‘Early‑morning raid gives FBI the element of surprise’. Read more: https://t.co/oiWLjHpAzj
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Daniel Medwed, a university distinguished professor of law, says the early morning FBI raid gives agents the element of surprise.
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Still finalizing your Fall 2025 schedule? Explore our Crime Analysis & Mapping (ArcGIS Pro Training). Learn more and register today: https://t.co/R3mCt2FIpQ
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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:
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Despite political crackdowns, studies show D.C. crime declining and voters prioritizing prevention and safety investments over tough-on-crime tactics.
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@NU_SCCJ's Brandon Welsh & @PizaEric 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. https://t.co/DNpxrLQM31
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What do preschool and streetlights have in common? According to Northeastern University researchers, both are effective ways to prevent crime, and they don’t require the involvement of the formal...
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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:
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Table of contents for The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 714, 1
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@NU_SCCJ'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: https://t.co/3IJc9cgPgs
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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:
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Federal prosecutors accused seven Chinese nationals of running a marijuana grow operation that relied on immigrants smuggled into the country.
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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: https://t.co/ZEPMxRAA8h
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Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with brutally stabbing four University of Idaho students, is expected to take a plea deal in the case.
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July Fourth ranks annually as the most violent day of the year, research by @Northeastern's @jamesalanfox shows. Here's why: ⤵️ https://t.co/aXBpMphEef
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Why does the 4th of July have more mass shootings than any other day? Expert James Alan Fox explains the troubling trend and its causes.
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