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Public Safety

In an open and democratic society, public safety depends first on the social norms established through social institutions like family, work, and school.

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Bridge the Divide

The  Institute for Community Justice was founded to help bridge the divide between the agencies and institutions that shape and apply criminal justice policies and the communities and residents most affected by them.  In 2009 the Institute for Community Justice was renamed the Center for Community Justice & Service Learning.

Community Justice

New mapping research has documented the extent to which the impact of most criminal justice activities in the United States is borne by a few neighborhoods in the major cities of each state.  >> Read More

The Center

The Center for Community Justice and Service Learning seeks to serve as an intermediary between government and community to foster a reorganization of justice services and a reinvestment of resources in the Fayetteville neighborhoods most affected by high levels of crime, arrest, incarceration and reentry. >>Read More

2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Fayetteville State University has been named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. >> Read More

The building 

Center for Community Justice
and Service Learning
1047 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Suite 100, in Bronco Square

 Melissa Barlow, Ph.D., Director
 (910) 672-2460     Fax (910) 672-2617

Visit the CCJ&SL Calendar to view and register for CCJ&SL events and workshops!

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