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SLU Criminology Students Explore Historic Missouri State Penitentiary

04/25/2024

Thirteen Criminology and Criminal Justice students from SLU had the unique opportunity to visit the historic Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City on  Saturday, April 20.

Known as the oldest continuously operating prison west of the Mississippi, this iconic facility was decommissioned in 2004, but remains full of stories and lessons.

Thirteen Criminology and Criminal Justice students from SLU had the unique opportunity to visit the historic Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City on  Saturday, April 20.

Thirteen Criminology and Criminal Justice students from SLU had the unique opportunity to visit the historic Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City on  Saturday, April 20. Submitted photo.

Sponsored by the SLU Criminology and Criminal Justice Club, the trip offered our students an insight into the history of incarceration, with a focus on Missouri's own past. During a tour of the facility, the group shared a meeting with a former resident, who detailed firsthand experiences and personal stories from behind the walls.

This educational outing was designed to not only provided a tangible connection to theoretical knowledge, but also to develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of the criminal justice system.