Streetlights and preschools may play a bigger role in crime prevention than you think, according to @nusccj.bsky.social Profs Eric Piza and Brandon Welsh. Read about different approach to fighting crime in an article from @nuglobalnews.bsky.social

news.northeastern.edu/2025/08/01/s...

Stalking cases for professional athletes have increased rapidly. @nusccj.bsky.social Prof. Carlos Cuevas highlights systemic issues. Speaking on restraining orders for @nytimes.com, he said, “the burden of protection is so much on the victim.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...

A new study co-authored by NUSCCJ's Director 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.
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SCCJ Distinguished Professor, Judge Roderick Ireland, Inspires CSSH Graduates. Read more:

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Is a serial killer stalking New England? @northeasternu.bsky.social experts say the evidence doesn’t add up.

Here's why: ⤵️

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

NUSCCJ Professor @k-till.bsky.social explores how everyday policing impacts Black communities through his concept of "punitive inertia" — aiming to reshape how we understand policing.

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@nusccj.bsky.social 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:

New research shows alarming health experiences tied to CSE: emotional neglect, caregiver MI, ↑ dating abuse, ↑ substance use.
Full report: nu-sccj.github.io/mst-report

New NIJ study shows youth survivors of CSE face major health disparities — 2x ↑ in poor physical health & 4x ↑ in poor mental health vs peers w/ no CSE history.

Full report- nu-sccj.github.io/mst-report

New study by Amy Farrell (Dir @nusccj.bsky.social ), Prof Carlos Cuevas & PhD student @ameliajeannine.bsky.social offers one of the most in-depth examinations of the physical and psychological health of youth survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Stay tuned for key insights.
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A new report from Northeastern experts seeks to pinpoint health needs of minor sex trafficking victims to help provide better quality healthcare. @nusccj.bsky.social director Amy Farell says that even pediatricians can sometimes model exploitive relationships. Read more at @nuglobalnews.bsky.social.

SCCJ's Cassie McMillan & PhD candidate Kaley Jones just published in Social Networks:
“Friends forever?” tracks 2,000 friendships from high school to post-grad—and reveals that just 35% last beyond senior year.

🔗 Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

"Vicarious suspension and adolescent school discipline"-co-authored by SCCJ student Daniel Trovato, Prof. Greg Zimmerman- is now out in Social Science Research!

It explores how school suspensions can impact entire friendship networks-not just the student suspended.

Dr. Valerie Jenness will be the next speaker at @northeasternu.bsky.social Schulman Lecture Series. Her talk, "Policing, Policy, and Crime Reporting: LGBTQ+ Perspectives on the Criminal Justice System," will explore the complex relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and law enforcement. Details:

New analysis of 10 years of shooting data reveals alarming trends, including the rise of road rage shootings and gun violence in rural areas. @nusccj.bsky.social Eric Piza weighs in on the effectiveness of gunshot detection systems.

Dr. Valerie Jenness speaks at Northeastern's Schulman Lecture on the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community with law enforcement. Discover how sexual orientation, gender identity, and race impact crime reporting and policing.

@nucssh.bsky.social #SchulmanSeries #NUSCCJ

The article is out now! doi.org/10.1093/socp.... As always, I am thankful to Olodumare, Ifa, Sango, the ancestors, and my participants and community.

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