James Norton, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, 2018

by | Published June 24th, 2026

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James Norton of Menands, New York, earned a Master of Science in Criminal Justice in 2018. He shares, “I recently accepted a role with the National Alliance on Mental Illness as the government and community affairs manager. I use my degree in criminal justice and emergency services to help advance the way mental health and addiction are addressed by police, EMS, and ERs around the state. I also work daily with legislators to address root causes and improve care for those with mental health concerns.”