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Roberts' Justice and Security Institute Opens Criminal Justice Survey to the Community
June 7, 2021

Roberts Wesleyan College’s Justice and Security Institute (JSI) and Office of Diversity & Equity are seeking the Greater Rochester community’s input on a research initiative to ident...(Read More)

Testani to Speak on Targeted Violence Prevention
May 7, 2021

Over the past few years there has been a steady increase in individuals looking to commit mass casualty attacks (active shooters) at our schools, businesses and houses of worship. These attacks are ...(Read More)

JSI Director, Joe Testani, to Present in DCJS Law Enforcement Webinar Series on 2/23
February 16, 2021

On February 23, 2021, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement Webinar Series will present a webinar entitledThe Importance of Research. Joseph Testani, Direct...(Read More)

Security Today Targeted Violence (Active Shooter) Prevention Program | May 12, 2-3pm ET
January 26, 2021

with speakers Joe Testani and Jason Thomas Destein Over the past few years, there has been a steady increase in individuals looking to commit mass casualty attacks (active shooters) at our schools,...(Read More)

JSI Provides Valuable Insight on Targeted Violence Prevention to Major Manufacturer Amid Pandemic
January 26, 2021

The Justice and Security Institute at Roberts was recently contracted by a major manufacturer in Rochester to advise their executive management on how best to implement a Targeted Violence Preventio...(Read More)

Roberts' Justice and Security Institute Offers New, Inclusive Approach to Active Shooter Trainings
October 26, 2020

Innovative method for schools and businesses designed for all ages and abilities Adding to a roster of targeted violence prevention training and consultation services, Roberts Wesleyan College's Ju...(Read More)

WXXI Interviews Testani, Alexander & Chief Catholdi about Community Perceptions of Police Study
August 18, 2020

WXXI reporter, Noelle Evans, recently spoke with Joe Testani, director of Roberts Wesleyan’s Justice and Security Institute, Herb Alexander, director of diversity and equity, and Brighton Poli...(Read More)

Roberts' Justice and Security Institute and Brighton Police Department Partner on Criminal Justice Research
August 10, 2020

Effective this month, Roberts Wesleyan College's Justice and Security Institute (JSI) and Office of Diversity & Equity will launch a partnership with the Brighton Police Department on a research...(Read More)

Roberts Opens Digital Forensics Lab
July 13, 2020

Innovative new lab to aid research for students, law enforcement and intelligence community Effective July 1, Roberts Wesleyan College officially opened its new Digital Forensics Lab, located in th...(Read More)

Tom Golisano Makes $7.5 Million Gift to Roberts to Build Innovative New Center
August 29, 2019

Gift is Largest in College’s History Roberts Wesleyan College announced today that it has received a gift of $7.5 million from Paychex founder and philanthropist Tom Golisano to build an inno...(Read More)