UTC Department of Criminal Justice

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Lutgen-Nieves and co-authors on their recent publication, "Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A National Study Comparing Criminal Justice and Community Samples" in Substance Use & Misuse!

Their study finds that people referred to substance use treatment through the criminal justice system are less likely to receive medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) than those entering treatment through other pathways. The findings highlight another important gap in access to evidence-based care—and the need for stronger integration between criminal justice and treatment systems.

Read the full article here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10826084.2026.2724155

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Background: Medication coupled with psychosocial treatment and support is the most effective approach to treating opioid use disorder (OUD). However, treatment needs outweigh availability in the U....

09/01/2026

UTC student and Partnership volunteer, Doreen Ntim Boateng, is hosting this event. Check it out:

Who Dropped the Case? is an interdisciplinary conference that brings together law enforcement, medical professionals, advocates, social workers, educators, and community leaders to educate and drive meaningful collaboration. Through expert panels and shared dialogue, they are uniting our community to build streamlined, trauma-informed systems for survivors of sexual assault, abuse, victimization, trafficking, and interpersonal violence.

08/29/2026

Another great opportunity to join this life-changing team! Apply today!
https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a7883c69b1375e0019bc88ca830069a&id=8a7887bc9d930771019d9473011f46e6&source=&lang=en

08/28/2026

08/21/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Purdon and co-authors on the publication of their article, “The Educational Impacts of Guns on Campus: A Comparison of Faculty in Georgia and Tennessee.” There are free eprints available at the link below. Check it out! 🎉

https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/JXWW28AVE9KRTAM4PK9Y/full?target=10.1080/10511253.2026.2707229

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UTC College of Arts and Sciences

08/19/2026

Please give our new Visiting Assistant Professor, Joshua Lang, a warm UTC/Chattanooga welcome by recommending your favorite hike or outdoor spot in the comments! 🎉

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UTC College of Arts and Sciences

08/14/2026

Mark your calendars and come see us!

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UTC College of Arts and Sciences

08/13/2026

Applications closing soon! Check it out!

AFOSI is hiring Criminal Investigators at the GL-07 and GL-09 levels. Applications are open until Aug. 14. Do you know someone who may be a strong fit? If so, please share it with them.

Learn more and apply through USAJOBS here 🔗 https://www.usajobs.gov/job/880231300

08/12/2026

From sabbatical to savings! Dr. Crittenden is rewriting the script on student success! She used her sabbatical to launch a zero-cost curriculum for CRMJ 1100 at UTC. The course is complete with built-in reading checks, active learning tools, and career insights from alumni. Her goal was to make sure students can study, engage, and excel without worrying about a $150 textbook barrier. Read how she is shaping the future of learning at:
https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/08/sabbatical-spotlight-uc-foundation-professor-of-criminal-justice-courtney-crittenden/

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UTC College of Arts and Sciences

08/10/2026

We are hiring an administrative specialist in the criminal justice department! Come work with us or share with your networks. Application review will begin August 20th!
See more details here:

https://fa-ewlq-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/9455

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