Criminal Justice

This journalism has been created by students who are covering issues in criminal justice as part of the Multiplatform Newsroom: Projects capstone courses at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication.

Forensic Medical Exams: A Look Into the ‘Rape Kit’

A forensic medical exam (FME) is an examination offered to survivors of sexual assault ...

How Authorities are Trying to Fix Local Student Misconduct Problems

Student misconduct and discipline measures remain upfront concerns for the Clarke County School District. ...

Students line up for free merchandise during last year’s Ramsey Palooza event at the University of Georgia Ramsey Student Center in Athens, Georgia on November 8, 2018. “The first event I attended was because I heard they had free T-shirts and other free stuff so I started going,” UGA sophomore Claire Ajuebor said. “If you throw in something free it’s cool because it’s something I can keep, it reminds me of the event and everything like that.” (Photo Courtesy/UGA Recreational Sports)

Popularity of Substance-Free Activities at UGA Continues to Grow

Students at the University of Georgia are starting to push back against the alcohol-infused ...

DUI Arrests Decreasing Each Year in Athens-Clarke County

Since 2007, the number of DUI arrests in Athens-Clarke County has decreased steadily from ...

Athens Clarke-County Plans to Eliminate Cash Bail System

The Athens-Clarke County Commission and mayor plan to eliminate bail for local ordinance violations. ...