Center for Crime and Justice Research
About Us
The Center for Crime and Justice Research (CCJR) was formally established at Illinois State University in 2020 and is affiliated with the Department of Criminal Justice Sciences. The purpose of the center is reflected in its vision and mission statements.
Vision Statement: Improve the quality of life for citizens and the communities in which they live.
Mission Statement: Help citizens, criminal justice agencies, and community organizations by applying scientific methods to address issues related to crime and justice.
Faculty affiliated with the center have a wide range of research skills related to criminal justice and are willing to work with agencies and other researchers to advance the mission of the CCJR.
Services Provided by the Center
- Program Evaluation
- Grant Writing
- Expert Witnesses
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Consulting
- Survey Research
- Crime Mapping
- IRB/Human Subjects Consultation
To learn more about the CCJR or to explore collaborative efforts contact the CCJR directors:
Dr. Ralph A. Weisheit
Distinguished Professor
Illinois State University
Campus Box 5250
Normal, IL 61790-5250
e-mail: raweish@ilstu.edu
Phone: 309-438-3849
FAX: 309-438-7289
Dr. Mijin Kim
Assistant Professor
Illinois State University
Campus Box 5250
Normal, IL 61790-5250
e-mail: mkim113@ilstu.edu
Phone: 309-438-4561
Fax: 309-438-7289