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Sociology 2600 Visited By Two Members of Local Law Enforcement

Sociology 2600 Visited By Two Members of Local Law Enforcement

Retired Sgt. Duane Covert of the Nelsonville Police Department and Sgt. Rich Prescott of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office visited Molly Covert‘s SOC 2600: Criminal Justice class on Feb. 2. The speakers began with short introductions before diving into questions from students. After attending Hocking College, Covert worked for the […]

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February 18, 2017 at 11:06 amIn Class

Political Science Student Works with ‘Most Forgotten Citizens’

Philip Moncla

Philip Moncla, a senior studying Political Science and pursuing a Law, Justice & Culture certificate, spent his summer working for the Southeast Ohio Legal Services (SEOLS), an organization that provides legal counsel and services to low income people living in Ohio. During his internship, Moncla was “granted an in-depth look […]

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January 31, 2016 at 10:54 pmNews

Students Planning Trip to Marion Correctional Institution

Marion Correctional Visiting Center

In the coming months, Students for Law, Justice & Culture is planning a trip to Marion Correctional Institution, where students can get an up-close look at the incarceration system. Marion Correctional is a mostly medium security facility located in Marion OH. Opened in 1954, Marion houses about 2,500 inmates. The […]

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October 13, 2015 at 11:05 amNews

‘Critical Resistance’ Series: Panel on Life after Incarceration, Oct. 7

‘Critical Resistance’ Series: Panel on Life after Incarceration, Oct. 7

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture continues the “Critical Resistance to Mass Incarceration” series with a panel discussion on the challenges of life after incarceration on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Baker 231 . “The growth of incarceration in the United States has led to a […]

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October 7, 2014 at 10:30 pmEvents