UAFS Department of Criminal Justice

08/17/2026

Welcome to Fall 2026 at UAFS!

Welcome back, UAFS students! We are excited to begin a new academic year and look forward to all the opportunities, challenges, and successes that Fall 2026 will bring.

We are pleased to welcome ChristiAnna Page, a PhD candidate at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), as a new visiting instructor. We are excited to have her join us and look forward to the knowledge, experience, and perspective she will bring to our students and campus community. Please join us in giving ChristiAnna a warm UAFS welcome!

We would also like to extend a special congratulations to Dr. Brian Rice on his promotion to Associate Professor! This achievement reflects his dedication to teaching, scholarship, and service, and we are proud to celebrate this important milestone in his career.

Here’s to a great Fall 2026! Welcome back, and best wishes for a successful and rewarding semester!

04/26/2026

Congratulations to UAFS Criminal Justice alumna Jaryn Restine for receiving the 2026 Academic Excellence Award in Criminal Justice! The Academic Excellence Awards are presented each year to graduating students who have attained outstanding scholastic achievement in their program of study.

During her time at UAFS, Jaryn was an outstanding student and leader both inside and outside the classroom. She served as the Criminal Justice Club President and was instrumental in organizing events that revitalized the club. Jaryn was always first to volunteer for campus and departmental events. She consistently demonstrated honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic. We know she will find great success in everything she pursues and wish her the very best.

Pictured here is Jaryn with her nominator, Dr. Rice.

02/03/2026

ATTENTION ALL CJ ALUMNI!

On February 26, the Criminal Justice Department will host our first-ever Alumni Reunion!

Join us during Homecoming 2026 for a relaxed evening with adult beverages and food. Reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty and staff, and celebrate our Criminal Justice community.

After the reunion, we’ll walk together to the men’s basketball game in the Stubblefield Center, where Criminal Justice alumni will be recognized.

DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
TIME: 6:00–8:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Echols Conference Center

Please help spread the word by sharing this post with fellow CJ alumni.

Register here (it's free!):

If you're a Fort Smith Jr. College, Westark, or UAFS alum – join me at this year's Homecoming!

05/01/2024

Some pictures from the UAFS Department of Criminal Justice's human trafficking symposium. Total attendance count was 444!

04/20/2024

Hey guys! Here is one of our Department's news interviews from yesterday's event. The human trafficking experts that flew in from around the country said our event trumped similar ones they've attended in LA, Dallas, etc. They said they'd come back in a heartbeat. The public session had over 380 attendees. A huge thanks to everyone who attended and the experts who made this possible!

04/15/2024

Join us!

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Countering Human Trafficking’s Blue Campaign, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the UAFS Criminal Justice Department invite you to join a no-cost, one

04/13/2024

https://uafs.edu/news/2024/human-trafficking-symposium.php

UAFS, in partnership with the United States Department of Homeland Security's Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Homeland Security Investigations, and the UAFS Department of Criminal Justice will host a symposium titled "Human Trafficking: Hear, Learn, Share" on Thursday, April 18.

04/12/2024

What: HUMAN TRAFFICKING (HT) SYMPOSIUM
Who: HT experts from across the country, the Arkansas AG, survivors of HT who will share their stories
Where: West Ark Church, 900 N. Waldron Rd., Fort Smith
When: APRIL 18, 1:00-4:30

Did I mention there will be food?
Spread the word to friends, colleagues, family, etc. Please register using the QR code on the flyer.