Are you a student who is justice-impacted?
Some 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students face societal barriers as a result of their interaction with the criminal justice system. Having an arrest, criminal charge, or record of conviction can impact career and educational opportunities. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is dedicated to providing guidance and support services that enhance the academic experience from orientation to graduation and beyond. Rebel Rebound helps justice-impacted students by serving as a resource and point of contact, call 702-895-0178 or email Elgin Lofton at rebelrebound@unlv.edu.
NOTE: Information will be reviewed by the Rebel Rebound Coordinator only and not be shared with any institution/agency/department within 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ nor any other jurisdiction.
Students can request an in-person or virtual advising appointment by logging into the or by contacting our office at 702-895-4777. You will need to use your ACE ID to log into the portal. Once in, select your Academic Coordinator to set your appointment. Additional instructions for setting appointments can be accessed here.
Additional 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Resources
Other helpful 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ resources for students who are justice-impacted:
- Career Services
Provides career and professional development resources for justice impacted students to ensure their career success. - Education Opportunity Center
Provides assistance with the college process and can answer questions about financial aid and scholarships. Please contact 702-774-4200 or email Jeff Detrick at jefferson.detrick@unlv.edu. - Military and Veteran Services Center
Provides assistance for veterans and active duty military that are justice impacted. Contact Ross Byrant at ross.bryant@unlv.edu.
Offers free legal education including records sealing and civil rights restoration.- Counseling and Psychological Services
Clinicians are trained to help you work through problems commonly experienced by college students of all ages and backgrounds. - 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Support Team
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is committed to the health and safety of all members of our community. To safeguard our community, the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Support Team has developed a comprehensive system to share appropriate information so students can receive or stay connected to the academic support and student wellness services they need.
Community Resources
- - local non-profit organization can assist anyone with a record related to job and career placement, financial fitness, and professional development. Contact Carolyn Willis, carolynw@hopeforprisoners.org or 702-463-9929
- - The bonds issued by the Federal Bonding Program serve as a job placement tool by guaranteeing to the employer the job honesty of at-risk job seekers. The bonds cover the first six months of employment at no cost to the job applicant or the employer.