Criminal Justice students and members of the Criminal Justice Ambassadors Club recently attended the annual North Carolina Criminal Justice Association Conference, themed “From Prison to Transition.” The conference provided students with valuable opportunities to engage in professional development, attend educational workshops, and connect with criminal justice professionals from across the state.
Through their participation, students gained firsthand insight into current practices, challenges, and innovations within the criminal justice system. The conference also allowed students to network with practitioners, scholars, and leaders in the field, helping to strengthen their career readiness and professional connections.
Highlighting the academic excellence within the program, Criminal Justice graduate student Amere Eaddie and undergraduate student Natalie Wolf presented their research paper titled “Youth in Adult Court: Factors, Outcomes, and Long-Term Impacts.” Their presentation explored the contributing factors that lead to youth being tried in adult court, as well as the long-term consequences and outcomes associated with these decisions.
The students’ participation and scholarly contributions reflect the department’s commitment to experiential learning, research, and preparing future criminal justice professionals to lead with knowledge, integrity, and purpose.