Alaska Justice Forum 3(4), April 1979

Complete issue not available online

Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage. (Apr 1979). "Bush Justice: A Critical Report." Alaska Justice Forum 3(4): 1, 15. This is the first of two articles summarizing the major conclusions and recommendations of Alaskan Village Justice: An Exploratory Study (February 1979) by John E. Angell, the first comprehensive study of public safety and the criminal justice systerm in the predominately Alaska Native villages of rural or "bush" Alaska. The study concluded that bush residents do not receive equal protection regarding public safety and justice services in comparison with their counterparts in larger Alaska communities; that the State of Alaska does not have have adequate data needed to identify and address public safety and justice problems in bush areas; and that bush villages and rural Natives are not homogeneous entities and hence require varied and particularized responses by the state.

Endell, Roger V. (Apr 1979). "The Future of Police Education: A National Debate." Alaska Justice Forum 3(4): 2-5. This is the second of two articles discussing the recommendations of the report The Quality of Police Education presented at the National Symposium on Higher Education for Police Officers in Washington, D.C. in February 1979. The report was the result of a two-years study commissioned by the Police Foundation.

Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage. (Apr 1979). "Opinions of Note." Alaska Justice Forum 3(4): 6-9. Brief digests of Alaska Supreme Court opinions and the criminal justice issues involved.

Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage. (Apr 1979). "Points on Appeal." Alaska Justice Forum 3(4): 10-11. Brief descriptions of points being raised in criminal appeals filed with the Alaska Supreme Court.

Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage. (Apr 1979). "Justice Training Calendar." Alaska Justice Forum 3(4): 12-14. A calendar of justice training opportunities nationally.