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New Major at Stout: Criminal Justice & Rehabilitation

What do CSI crime scene analysts and Stout students have in common? Well, nothing really. But a new
major is crossing the crime scene tape and making its first appearance at Stout. The Criminal Justice and
Rehabilitation program may not involve profiling serial killers or examining gritty evidence, but it does
prepare you for many different types of positions within the field of criminal justice. Whether you decide
to be a probation officer, a correctional treatment specialist, or a juvenile corrections officer, to name a
few, you’ll dig into why people do what they do and help them move in the right direction.

The criminal justice field is growing. Here’s a stat for you: “According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics, employment of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is expected to grow
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nationally by 18 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as average for all occupations.” Whether that’s
good or bad news, you decide, but either way it means there’s jobs.

Do you like to help others and work closely with people? This major may be for you. You’ll get the scoop on operations in the field
and get to be where the action is. But don’t take our word for it; read more at www.uwstout.edu/programs/bscjr/ or contact Kyle
Kleist at kleistk@uwstout.edu.
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Sexual Assault Resources

Don’t settle for silence. Sexual assault is real and serious. Know the facts now. Instead of an official sexual violence office, Stout has
partnered with The Bridge to Hope to provide students with resources, protection, crisis intervention, and support groups. The
Bridge to Hope is a local non-profit organization located at 1901 South Broadway, just past the football stadium. Bridge to Hope
advocates come to campus to hold office hours each Tuesday from 11:30am-3:30pm in the Dean of Students’ Office. They’re here
for you. Sexual assault, dating and domestic violence,
stalking…they know it all.

You can make an appointment off campus at The Bridge by
calling 715-232-1181.

All of their services are free and confidential. You are never
alone; text 715-505-3640 anytime, 24 hours a day, seven
days a week.

You can also visit the University Counseling Center on the
fourth floor of Bowman Hall or access free resources on
their website at www.uwstout.edu/counsel/sarv/index.cfm.

Get educated. Know what to do if it’s you or a friend.

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