Institute for Global Justice & Security
The Institute for Global Justice & Security (IGJS) at Eastern Kentucky University promotes bilateral and multilateral research, intellectual exchange, faculty and student exchange, and capacity building that advance academic studies, policy making capabilities, and program/project development and implementation related to issues of global justice, crime control, and security. The Institute is particularly focused on the following themes:
- Access to Justice
- Violence Against Women and Children
- Human Exploitation and Trafficking
- Victim Advocacy and Support Services
- Community Development and Design for Safety
- Criminal Justice Systems (Policing, Corrections & Juvenile Justice)
- Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
- Human and National Security
- Emergency Management
- Occupational Safety
The Institute collaborates with other universities, governments, criminal justice agencies and academies, international and nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to promote initiatives and provide a forum concentrated on furthering global justice, crime control, and security.
The Institute is the only campus unit that focuses entirely on global issues rather than regional- or country-specific issues. It is the goal of the Institute to benefit society by undertaking projects that seek to make a difference in communities throughout the world by advancing improved knowledge that informs and facilitates improvements in government policies and practices, and promotes capacity building and “best practices” and initiatives that improves the well-being of communities and their citizens.
The strength and success of the Institute lies in our intensive and rigorous research focus, and the expertise and commitment of our faculty.
