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Invest in the Future of Criminal Justice and Public Safety

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in research, scholarship, and teaching on critical issues related to crime and justice. Through innovative academic programs, experiential learning opportunities, and policy-relevant research, the department prepares students to become leaders in criminal justice, public safety, law, research, and related fields.

Your support helps advance student success, strengthen groundbreaking research, and promote evidence-based solutions that improve justice systems and enhance public safety in communities around the world.

Giving and Impact

Your gift can support students as they pursue transformative academic and professional experiences, fuel cutting-edge research that informs policy and addresses complex crime and justice challenges, and extend the reach of the department beyond the classroom to engage communities, practitioners, and policymakers in meaningful dialogue and collaboration.

  • Education: Expanding Access & Opportunity

    • Scholarships that expand access and support student success
    • Internships with local, state, federal, and international justice agencies
    • Experiential learning opportunities that connect theory with practice
    • Programs that prepare future leaders in criminal justice, crime science, law enforcement, and public service

  • Research & Policy: Advancing Knowledge That Matters

    • Faculty and student research on crime prevention, public safety, justice reform, and emerging criminal threats
    • Research initiatives that address local, national, and international crime and justice challenges
    • Policy-focused projects that help shape evidence-based decision-making
    • Conferences, publications, and collaborations that advance innovation and thought leadership in the field 

  • Outreach & Engagement: Connecting Communities

    • Public lectures, forums, and educational programming on crime and justice issues
    • Partnerships with law enforcement agencies, courts, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders
    • Programs that promote public safety, justice, and community trust
    • Initiatives that connect research and practice to create meaningful social impact

A Vision for the Future

With your support, the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice can continue to expand its impact as a premier center for education, research, and innovation in crime and justice. Investments in scholarships, faculty excellence, and research initiatives will strengthen the department's ability to prepare future leaders, advance evidence-based solutions, and address the evolving challenges facing justice systems and communities around the world.

Get in Touch

Your investment helps prepare the next generation of criminal justice leaders while advancing research and solutions that promote safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.

Ways to Give

To learn more or to explore how your philanthropy can align with your passions and legacy, please contact:

Stephany Alvarez-Ventura, Senior Director of Development
305-348-7407 | scaalvar@fiu.edu