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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Athens State to host upcoming Criminal Justice Symposium



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For immediate release
April 4, 2013

Athens State to host upcoming Criminal Justice Symposium

ATHENS, Ala. - Athens State University’s Department of Government and Public Administration will present the 2nd Annual Criminal Justice Symposium on April 16 and 17.  The event provides an opportunity for Athens State’s senior Criminal Justice students, enrolled in the Senior Research course and internship course, to present their research and discuss their internship experience. 


“Each year we invite guest presenters and speakers in the Criminal Justice field to be a part of this event,” states Dr. Quanda Stevenson, Assistant Professor and Program Director of Criminal Justice at Athens State.  “The program allows our students to interact with and discuss possible criminal justice related employment and research with practitioners and educators in the community.”


Presenters for this year’s symposium will include Susan McGrady, Executive Director of the Athens/Limestone Children’s Advocacy Center; Brett Bullington, Volunteer Coordinator for Crisis Services of North Alabama; and Robert Valls, Chief Probationary Officer for the Limestone Juvenile Court.

The April 16 and 17 event will be held in the Chapel of Founders Hall on the Athens State campus.  For more information contact Dr. Quanda Stevenson by email at quanda.stevenson@athens.edu


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