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Northeastern professor taking a ‘fresh look’ at state of gang activity in Boston

Anthony Braga, a criminologist at Northeastern University, is leading a research project to identify the number of gang members in Boston, which neighborhoods they occupy,…

by Greg St. Martin February 11, 2019

Boston police to expand use of body cameras after Northeastern report shows they boost trust, lead to fairer trials

Police body cameras increase public confidence, de-escalate citizen-police encounters, and improve confidence in the courts, according to Northeastern’s analysis of the use of body cameras…

by Bill Ibelle August 2, 2018

Experts cite collaboration as key tool in eliminating racial disparities in justice system

A distinguished group of judges, academics, law enforcement officials, and community leaders convened at Northeastern on Friday for a wide-ranging meeting on race and criminal…

by Jason Kornwitz April 18, 2017

New professor has made crime prevention his life’s work

Anthony Braga, newly appointed Distinguished Professor and director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, has been working in conjunction with the Boston Police…

by Jason Kornwitz September 30, 2016

Northeastern holds town hall on campus safety, security

Members of the university community assembled Monday for a discussion about issues related to campus safety, including the university’s strategy to respond to a possible…

by Greg St. Martin March 22, 2016

Northeastern hosts panel on reducing youth violence

Community leaders convened at Northeastern on Thursday afternoon for a panel discussion on reducing youth violence through collaboration between Boston police, city officials, and sport-based…

by Jason Kornwitz September 22, 2014

Living reflections of spirit, soul, and freedom

Theatrical performance by Boston playwright adds perspective to Gallery 360 exhibit capturing experience and yearning in the Underground Railroad…

by Matt Collette June 23, 2011

When young women are exported and exploited

Panel at Northeastern law school sheds light on the need for attorneys to be part of the solution for victims of human trafficking…

by Matt Collette June 15, 2011