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Irshad Altheimer
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October 21, 2024
![Irshad Altheimer appears at a podium in a black suit speaking to a crowd of people.]()
New Faculty Appointments for Six Black Scholars
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education features Irshad Altheimer, professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, on its new faculty appointments list, focusing on his efforts to reduce violence and improve justice administration in the community.
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October 11, 2024
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Irshad Altheimer honored with the inaugural Ellen M. Granberg endowed professorship
Irshad Altheimer has made a significant impact on both the RIT and greater Rochester communities during his 12 years teaching at the university.
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August 21, 2024
![Rochester Police investigate a homicide on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the corner of Joseph Avenue and Seabrooke Street where a male was assaulted. Officers located an adult-aged male suffering from upper body trauma. The victim was transported to Strong Hospital, where he died from from his injuries.]()
Shootings and other violent crime are down in Rochester, mirroring national trend
WXXI talks to Irshad Altheimer, professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and director of the Center for Public Safety Initiatives, about the three-year decline in shootings in the city of Rochester.
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February 13, 2024
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Rochester high school students showcase college-level projects in partnership with RIT
WHAM-TV talks to Irshad Altheimer, professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and director of the Center for Public Safety Initiatives, about how the partnership between RIT and Rochester Prep Charter School prepares students for college success.
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February 5, 2024
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Homicide in Rochester dropped last year. Can efforts get us to pre-pandemic levels?
The Democrat and Chronicle talks to Irshad Altheimer, professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and director of the Center for Public Safety Initiatives, about the local impact of homicide prevention efforts.
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October 25, 2023
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Weed dealers in Rochester NY still leaving trail of death and destruction, 'gangs' or not
The Democrat and Chronicle talks to Irshad Altheimer, professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and director of the Center for Public Safety Initiatives, about gang-related violence.
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May 8, 2023
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Student's photo project addresses gun violence issues and solutions
Vincent Alban, a fourth-year photojournalism student, coupled human connection and visual storytelling to craft an emotional capstone project about families and community organizations celebrating fallen loved ones and advocating for change.
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October 12, 2022
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'All about the buy-in.' In a city rattled by gun violence, UPrep team tackles more than football
The Democrat and Chronicle interviews Professor Irshad Altheimer, director of RIT's Center for Public Safety Initiatives, and Victor Davidson, program director of Upward Bound, about anti-violence youth programs. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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May 9, 2022
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Initiative focuses on trauma of gun violence
The Rochester Beacon talks to Irshad Altheimer, director of the Center for Public Safety Initiatives, and Janelle Duda-Banwar, senior research associate in the Department of Criminal Justice, about their partnership with Jordan Health.
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April 26, 2022
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Criminal justice faculty awarded grant to create coordinated services for victims of gun violence
A team of faculty from Rochester Institute of Technology’s Center for Public Safety Initiatives is spearheading a new initiative to address community trauma and health inequity caused by gun violence. Jordan Health will serve as the central hub and is working with the United Way Systems Integration Project to coordinate services through other community partners.
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October 25, 2021
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Examining a violent year
The Rochester Beacon cites research by the Center for Public Safety Initiatives
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July 7, 2021
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Rochester part of national surge in shootings, homicides in communities upended during pandemic
The Democrat and Chronicle talks to Irshad Altheimer, associate professor and director of the Center for Public Safety Initiatives, about the national rise in gun violence.
