11th Biannual Utah Crime, Justice, and Equity Student Conference – December 13, 2025 – 9am to 5pm

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Saturday, December 13, 2025
9:00am to 5:00pm

Salt Lake Community College

Address:
9750 South 300 West. Sandy, UT, 84070 USA
Parking is Free.

Free, Family Friendly, and Open to the Public.

Calling Utah undergraduate and graduate students
submit proposals to present or have posters here:
https://forms.office.com/r/bSFYptTx1r

Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 14, 2025

Conferences Chairs:
Stephanie Hoffman, Anthony J. Nocella II, and David Robles
Department of Criminal Justice, Salt Lake Community College

Rooms:
Room 1 (Zoom Streaming): PSET 219
Room 2: PSET 211
Room 3: PSET 215
Room 4: PSET 278
Room 5: PSET 217
Forensic Science Lab Tour: PSET 221
Lunch and Awards Room: PSET 262
Keynote Room: PSET 276
Agency and Organizations’ Booths Room: PSET 207

Conference Mission:

The Biannual Utah Crime, Justice, and Equity Conference, founded in 2019, hosted and sponsored by academic departments, colleges, universities, student clubs and nonprofits, is open to all undergraduate and graduate students in Utah to present within the field of justice studies, criminology, criminal justice, peace studies, and conflict studies. The purpose of this conference is to promote — scholarship, respect, community engagement, intellectual discovery, research, networking, collaboration, learning, innovation, inclusion, and a more educated democratic citizenship for a peaceful world.

SCHEDULE
(Based on USA Mountain Time)
8:40am– 5:00pm

Welcoming
8:40 – 9:00am

Session One
9:00am-10:00am

Room 1 (Zoom Streaming): PSET 219

Room 2: PSET 211

Presenter One:
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Room 3: PSET 215

Presenter One: Daxton Demarco
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Presenter Two: Cambria Jones
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Presenter Three: Vinyl Farnsworth
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Presenter Four: Brogan Parker
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Presenter Five: Frida Cassanova
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Room 4: PSET 278

Presenter One:
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Room 5: PSET 217

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Session Two
10:00am-11:00am

Room 1 (Zoom Streaming): PSET 219

Room 2: PSET 211 (HON 2060)

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Room 3: PSET 215

Presenter One: Tyler
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Presenter Two: Charlotte
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Presenter Three: Illa
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Presenter Four: Anna
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Presenter Five: Nex
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Room 5: PSET 217

Presenter One:
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Session Three
11:00am-12:00am

Room 1 (Zoom Streaming): PSET 219

Room 3: PSET 215

Presenter One: Donna Salinas
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Presenter Two: Emily Duran-Izarraraz
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Presenter Three: Efren Ortiz
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Presenter Four: Santiago
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Presenter Five: Brianna
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Lunch: 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Room: PSET 262

Facilitated by: Dr. Anthony Nocella II
Menu: Free Pizza and Juice (Vegan Options)

Moment of Silence for Lauren’s Promise: 12:30pm – 12:40pm
Room: PSET 262

Make Lauren’s Promise

Lauren’s Promise is a vow that anyone – faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members – can take to indicate to others that they represent a safe haven for sharing incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking. Anyone who makes Lauren’s Promise will listen to and believe those individuals who are being threatened or experiencing sexual assault, dating violence or stalking and will help connect victims to support resources. By making Lauren’s Promise, individuals are helping to change campus cultures that respond poorly to dating violence and stalking throughout the nation.

I WILL LISTEN AND BELIEVE YOU IF SOMEONE IS THREATENING YOU.

Fill out the form below to make Lauren’s Promise and request more information about how you can improve safety on your campus.

12:40pm – 1:30pm – Keynote Speaker
Room: PSET 262

Awards: 1:30pm-2:00pm
Room: PSET 262

Recognizing the Outstanding Criminal Justice Awards
Chairs: Professors Stephanie Hoffman and David Robles, Salt Lake Community College (SLCC)

Outstanding Academic Achievement:

This biannual award is for a graduating criminal justice student at Salt Lake Community College that has the highest GPA overall. This award is an objective award that does not have a nomination process and is determined by comparing all GPAs of criminal justice student majors that are graduating that academic semester.

Outstanding Inclusivity and Equity Achievement:

This biannual award is for a criminal justice student at Salt Lake Community College that has an active commitment and engagement in direct advocacy toward justice, equity, and inclusion of a marginalized segment of society such as, but not limited to, People of Color, immigrants, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, those incarcerated, women, youth, survivors, unsheltered, economically disadvantaged people, nonhuman animals, and the environment. We recognize that oppression exists, and that action needs to be taken to address inequity and injustices in society.

Outstanding Service Achievement:

This biannual award is for a criminal justice student at Salt Lake Community College that has an active commitment and engagement in serving voluntarily, and not as a paid job or internship, within the community at a government agency or social service nonprofit organization that is not religiously, or political party affiliated. Serving others and the community is a central part of justice and a healthy community.

Outstanding Health and Wellbeing Achievement:

This biannual award is for a criminal justice student at Salt Lake Community College that has an active commitment and engagement in personal fitness, health, and mental wellbeing. We want to support students and not shame students for taking care of themselves over academics. As schools have led to a high rate of student anxiety, depression, unhealthy dietary and physical habits, and suicide. Further, the field of criminal justice has fostered similar habits too. This person must regularly demonstrate in their personal life selfcare, such as, but not limited, exercising, involvement in organized athletic competitions, eating healthy, and seeking out counseling and advising.

Outstanding Rise Up Achievement:

This biannual award is for a criminal justice student at Salt Lake Community that has succeed against many personal social adversities, such as death in the family, unsheltered, drug use, incarceration, domestic violence, or theft.

Outstanding Scholarship Achievement Award:

This biannual award is for a criminal justice student at Salt Lake Community that engages in research, scholarship, organizing academic publications and events, and participates in furthering their knowledge, education, and learning through reading, writing, attending forums, clubs, organization, and watching films.

Outstanding Faculty:

This annual award is dedicated to recognizing one adjunct or full-time faculty member in the Department of Criminal Justice at Salt Lake Community that demonstrates excellence in teaching, inclusion, equity of ideas and identity of individuals in our college community.

Session Four
2:00pm – 3:00pm

Room 1 (Zoom Streaming): PSET 219

Room 3: PSET 215

Presenter One: Pierro
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Presenter Two: Chy
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Presenter Three: Alexis
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Presenter Four: Alexa
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Presenter Five: Jordan
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Room 4: PSET 278

Presenter One: Vanessa Muntifering
Biography: Vanessa is an outgoing and social individual with a strong sense of justice and compassion for others. She is deeply passionate about advocating for victims, particularly youth, and strives to create meaningful change within the legal system. Vanessa plans to pursue a degree in law with the goal of becoming a lawyer dedicated to improving laws that protect and support young victims. Known for her determination, empathy, and strong communication skills, she approaches challenges with optimism and integrity. Vanessa’s drive to make a positive difference reflects her belief that justice should serve and uplift those most in need.
Abstract: The Psychological Effects of Sexual Assault on Victims
This research explores the psychological effects of sexual assault on victims, emphasizing how trauma impacts long-term mental health and recovery. It examines conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and the complex emotional responses that follow victimization. The study also considers how external factors—such as social support, access to therapy, and institutional responses—shape the healing process. By analyzing both academic research and survivor perspectives, this project highlights the lasting consequences of sexual assault and the importance of understanding trauma from a compassionate, evidence-based standpoint. The goal is to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage systems that better support survivors on their path to recovery.
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Session Five
3:00pm – 4:00pm

Room 1 (Zoom Streaming): PSET 219

Room 3: PSET 215

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