A publication of the Justice Center	Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center

"Native Employment in the Alaska Justice System"
by Antonia Moras

Figures obtained by the Justice Center from Alaska state justice agencies, urban police departments, and several federal agencies in Alaska reveal that the employment of Alaska Natives and American Indians in positions related to the justice system is still relatively low. In particular, few Natives hold senior administrative or professional positions. In general, the lack of Native employees appears related to the absence of sufficient numbers of qualified applicants for professional positions within the justice system. This article examines recruitment, hiring, and employment of Alaska Natives and American Indians in Alaska justice agencies.

"Prisoners in 1997: The State and Federal Picture (A BJS Report)"
by the Bureau of Justice Statistics

Since 1987, Alaska's prison population has grown by 45.5 percent. In 1997 alone, the growth rate was 13.6 percent, one of the highest in the nation. Based on Bureau of Justice Statistics reports, this article presents statistics on prison populations in federal and state prisons in the U.S., including Alaska.