Please see the following webpage for a list of upcoming International Conferences:
http://www.acjs.org/pubs/167_2105_13934.cfm
Global Youth Justice Announces
16th National Symposium on Juvenile Services
October 10-13, 2010 - San Antonio, Texas
Sponsored by: The National Partnership for Juvenile Services
The 16th National Symposium on Juvenile Services is among the leading and largest national juvenile justice events in the United States. This year it will feature eight (8) concurrent workshop sessions, policy discussions, focus groups and networking opportunities which will be led by nationally recognized juvenile justice practitioners, policy makers and/or advocates at the local, state, federal/national, organizational and private sector levels.
Workshop training sessions include topics related to (1) Juvenile Detention and Corrections; (2) Education of Youth in Confinement; (3) Community-Based and Residential Care; (4) Presentation Skills and Training Techniques; (5) Mental Health Issues in the Juvenile Justice System; (6) Health Care Issues in Managing Juvenile Populations; and (7) Youth Justice Intervention programs called Teen Court/Youth Court.
The National Partnership for Juvenile Services is a leading authority in the field of juvenile justice and comprises five (5) national juvenile justice organizational partners to include the National Association of Juvenile Correctional Administrators, National Juvenile Detention Association, Juvenile Justice Trainers Association, Council for Educators of At-Risk and Delinquent Youth and the National Association for Children of Incarcerated Parents.
Agenda, registration, and other details: http://www.npjs.org/symposium.php
National Partnership for Juvenile Services: http://www.npjs.org
Global Youth Justice supports the mission of the National Partnership for Juvenile Services and their upcoming 16th National Symposium on Juvenile Services. The Fort Worth Teen Court (Susan Wolf, Executive Director) in Texas and Global Youth Justice (Scott Peterson) will be co-presenting a 2-hour training session on Youth Justice (Youth/Teen Court) at this National Juvenile Justice Conference.
Coming soon from Global Youth Justice! The 2nd International Training to Establish/Enhance a Local Youth Court or Teen Court this December 7-9, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Registration opens September 1, 2010 on the Global Youth Justice website. Click here http://www.globalyouthjustice.org/Training_and_Events.html
Post Date: August 28, 2010
Criminal Psychology - Three-Volume Set, Praeger Publishers
Call for Papers
Editor: J. B. Helfgott
Forward: J. Reid Meloy
V. 1 Theory and Research on Criminal Psychology
V. 2 Criminal Typologies and Profiles
V. 3 Implications for Criminal Justice
Contributors are solicited for a three-volume reference set on Criminal Psychology published by Praeger Publishers. Tentative topic areas are listed below. If interested in submitting a manuscript under any of the topic areas or in proposing additional topic areas/submissions, please contact: Editor: Jacqueline Helfgott, PhD, Department of Criminal Justice, Seattle University, 901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122, jhelfgot@seattleu.edu, (206) 296-5477. Manuscripts are 7,000 – 10,000 words. Manuscript due date is January 1, 2011.
V. 1 Theory and Research on Criminal Psychology
Section 1: Criminal Psychology: An Overview
Section 2: Theoretical Perspectives
Section 3: Key Research Findings
V. 2 Criminal Typologies and Profiles
Section 1: Typologies and Profiles
Section 2: Crime Types
Section 3: Psychopathy
V. 3 Implications for Criminal Justice
Section 1: Forensic Assessment and Risk Prediction
Section 2: Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Section 3: Criminal Law and the Courts
Section 3: Corrections and Offender Reentry
Section 4: Juvenile Justice
Post Date: August 11, 2010
Call for Manuscripts and Invitation to Attend
The UCM Culture and Politics of Incarceration Symposium
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
April 6, 2011
Please consider attending:
The Culture and Politics of Incarceration Symposium-- April 6, 2011
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
For more information on the Symposium: www.ucmo.edu/cjinst
Please consider submitting a manuscript to the special Symposium issue of the Journal of the Institute of Justice & International Studies.
The overall aim of the Symposium (April 6, 2011) is to investigate the breadth of cultural and policy issues underscoring the massive use of imprisonment as a means to control crime and of governance in the U.S. This investigation will be accomplished by hosting presentations by the following speakers, who will also have articles published in the special Symposium issue of the Journal of the Institute of Justice & International Studies:
• Michelle Brown, Department of Sociology, Ohio University
• Alessandro DeGiorgi, Justice Studies Department, San José State University
• Marie Gottschalk, Department of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania
• George Lombardi, Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections
This Call for Manuscripts for this special issue of the Journal is requesting relevant manuscripts from scholars from any of broad range of pertinent academic disciplines and from around the world. The peer-reviewed Journal is available on Proquest, Westlaw, and HeinOnLine. Deadline is April 1, 2011.
Post Date: August 8, 2010
Call for Papers
Journal of Crime and Justice
The Journal of Crime and Justice, the official publication of the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association, is a biannual peer-reviewed journal featuring original scholarly work in the area of crime and criminal justice. JC&J welcomes quantitative and qualitative empirical articles, theoretical commentaries, and book reviews. Prospective authors should send a cover letter with contact information and the manuscript electronically to Michael J. Leiber, Editor, mjleiber@usf.edu. A $10 submission fee (payable to the Journal of Crime and Justice) should also be sent, to: Michael J. Leiber, Editor, Journal of Crime and Justice, Department of Criminology, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave – SOC 107 Tampa, Florida 33620-8100.
Western Society of Criminology’s 38th Annual Conference
February 3-5, 2011
Vancouver, BC
Western Society of Criminology invites submission of abstracts for its 38th annual conference, which will be held at The Four Seasons in Vancouver, BC from February 3 -5, 2011. Papers on any criminology, criminal justice, or law related topic are encouraged. Submission information is available at: http://westerncriminology.org/conference.htm
Discounted conference rates will be available four nights prior and four nights after the conference at both Vancouver & Whistler Four Seasons locations, subject to availability...so make your room reservations early! Information about the Four Seasons Hotel can be found on the hotel website (www.fourseasons.com/vancouver). To receive the conference rate of $175CAD +tax/night, call 604-689-9333 and indicate that you are with the Western Society of Criminology Annual Conference. This code cannot be utilized to make on-line reservations. No refunds for registration will be given less than 31 days prior to the conference.
The Western Society of Criminology provides several opportunities for students in conjunction with the annual conference, including travel money and a paper competition. Please see the WSC website for requirements and application information. Submission information can be obtained by consulting Student Information section of the WSC website: http://westerncriminology.org/students.htm.
June Morrison Scholarship Fund: Provides supplemental funds ($100) to support student member participation at the annual conference.
Miki Vohryzek-Bolden (MVB) Student Paper Competition: Students are eligible to compete in a Student Paper Competition sponsored by WSC (registration fees + $125 for first place, $75 for second place)
Libby Deschenes (LD) Award: $500 will be awarded to the student who writes the best policy paper.
Post Date: July 12, 2010
Tackling Hatred Head On: Working with Hate Crime Offenders and Extremism
September 21, 2010
Middlesex University Forensic Psychological Services
London, United Kingdom
This one-day conference will bring together the latest research, practice and policy relating to working with Hate Crimes offenders and with those convicted of "radical" or "TACT" offences (those convicted under the Terrorism Act). Topics will explore the nature of these two types of offending, considering connections between them and the challenges presented to offender management and intervention. By considering ways to intervene with Hate Crimes Offenders and with TACT offenders, we will bring together two inter-related strands of work, recognising the need for agencies and organisations to develop effective partnerships, and identify challenges, trends, and future directions in tackling hate crime and extremism.
For more information, please visit the Conference Website: http://www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/Schools/hssc/psychology/fps/conference/information.aspx.
Post Date: July 12, 2010
Journal of Juvenile Justice
Call for Manuscripts
The Journal of Juvenile Justice (JOJJ) is a NEW peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). JOJJ will be launched in March 2011 at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences annual meeting in Toronto.
JOJJ staff invite manuscripts for consideration for its first and second issues, scheduled for publication in 2011. Manuscripts may address any of the full range of issues in juvenile justice, such as juvenile victimization, delinquency prevention, intervention, and treatment. Journal readers are expected to include practitioners, clinicians, administrators, researchers, policy analysts, educators, and students.
An online submission and review system for JOJJ is available at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jojj. Manuscripts should not exceed 20 double-spaced pages and should follow current American Psychological Association (APA) style. Further instructions for authors can be found on this site. For more information, please contact Monica Robbers, Ph.D., Managing Editor, JOJJ, at mrobbers@csrincorporated.com or visit the journal’s Web page at http://www.journalofjuvjustice.org/.
Post Date: July 8, 2010
ASMEA 3rd Annual Conference
The Middle East and Africa in the 21st Century:
Local Trends, Regional Challenges, Global Impacts
November 4-6, 2010, Washington, D.C
The third annual conference of the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) will be held November 4-6, 2010 at the Key Bridge Marriott in Washington, D.C. ASMEA's 2010 conference will feature:
- Special address by ASMEA Chairman Bernard Lewis.
- Banquet luncheon and keynote address by Dr. Les Gelb, president emeritus,
Council on Foreign Relations.
- Feature presentations by top scholars and official policymakers.
- Roundtable discussions on political, cultural and security issues in
Africa and the Middle East.
- Professional networking reception.
- Publishers' displays with the latest academic titles.
For information on registration go to www.asmeascholars.org.
Post Date: June 29, 2010
American Probation & Parole Association's 35th Annual Training Institute
August 15-18, 2010
Hilton Washington, DC
1919 NW Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20009
The 35th Annual Training Institute features over 90 workshops, eight intensive sessions, three general sessions featuring experts in the field. Continuing education credits are also available. For more information, log onto www.appa-net.org or call (859) 244-8205. Register by July 17 to receive the early registration rate.
Post Date: June 23, 2010
Society for Applied Anthropology
71st Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA
March 29-April 2, 2011
Call for Papers
The Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) invites abstracts (sessions, papers and posters) for the Program of the 71st Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA, March 29-April 2, 2011. The theme of the Program is "Expanding the Influence of Applied Social Science."
The Society is a multi-disciplinary association that focuses on problem definition and resolution. We welcome papers from all disciplines. The deadline for abstract submission is October 15, 2010. For additional information on the theme, abstract size/format, and the meeting, please visit our web page: http://www.sfaa.net/sfaa2011.html.
Posted June 8, 2010
International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts
Call for Manuscripts
The International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) publishes a peer-reviewed journal twice a year and is currently soliciting original manuscripts for publication consideration. The journal is a scholarly publication that strives to "bridge the gap" between academic research and the practical techniques employed by criminal research specialists and intelligence experts worldwide. Its central objective is to publish articles that advance the theoretical and research agenda of the intelligence and analytical fields related to military, law enforcement and criminal justice. Its emphasis is upon empirical research, qualitative studies and scientific methodology, with priority given to articles reporting original research. Moreover the Journal strives to provide a more informed dialogue about analytical policies and practices and the empirical procedures related to these policies and practices.
Manuscripts may be submitted electronically: Email the document attachment to journal@ialeia.org or to the Editor for consideration.
Please visit the Journal's website for additional information and formatting style guidelines: http://www.ialeia.org/journal
If you have any questions, please contact the Editor, Jeremy Carter, Michigan State University, at: carter64@msu.edu.
Study to Assess Rural Law Enforcement Training Needs
The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences is pleased to announce the national training needs assessment, a study being conducted by the Federal Government to identify the training needs of rural law enforcement personnel. The study includes a survey of rural law enforcement personnel regarding their training needs (related to their law enforcement and emergency response functions) and preferred training delivery methods and a training collection process to identify currently available training and assess gaps in training for those professionals. The study team anticipates distributing the survey in early fall 2010.
The study will support the Rural Policing Institute (RPI), Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in determining how to most effectively allocate Federal resources for training rural law enforcement professionals. The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), is administering the study, which is being managed by CRA, Inc.
For more information on current RPI training, please visit the agency’s web site: http://www.fletc.gov/state-and-local/rural-policing-institute.
For more information on the study, please contact CRA, Inc. by e-mail at rtna@cra-usa.net.
Asian Journal of Criminology
Special Issue: Public and the Criminal Justice System in Asia
Call for Papers
Asian Journal of Criminology invites individuals to submit manuscripts for consideration for inclusion in a planned special issue on the Public and the Criminal Justice System in Asia. This volume will focus on a wide range of criminal justice topics and the public, in terms of public's perception, public access, and public involvement in the criminal justice system in Asia. The journal particularly welcomes empirical research that utilizes survey, interview, fieldwork data, and existing published official data. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches are appropriate. Theoretical and analytical papers are appropriate and welcomed as well. Inquiries about the appropriateness of topics should be directed to one of the guest editors: Hong Lu, University of Nevada, Las Vegas can be reached via email (at hong.lu@unlv.edu) or telephone (702-895-0242); Bin Liang, Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, can be reached via email (at bin.liang@okstate.edu) or telephone (918-594-8286). All manuscripts will be peer reviewed. Manuscripts should be no more than 30 typed, double-spaced pages, including tables, figures, and references. Manuscripts must be received no later than December 30, 2010. Please send a copy of the manuscript via email attachment to either one of the guest editors. Please feel free to send abstract/outline to the editors before the deadline.
2010 Student Presentation Contest
Sponsored by the Justice Research and Statistics Association
JRSA is pleased to announce the Seventh Annual Student Presentation Contest held in conjunction with the 2010 Bureau of Justice Statistics/Justice Research and Statistics Association National Conference. The winner will have all expenses paid to present his/her research paper at the conference, which will be held October 28-29, 2010, in Portland, Maine. Letters of intent are due by Friday, April 30, 2010, and final papers by Monday, May 31, 2010. For more information, including rules and judging criteria, go to http://www.jrsa.org/events/conference/student-presentation-contest10.pdf.
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
Announces the Launch of Grants 101
OJP Grants 101 provides an overview of OJP grants and funding opportunities and describes the entire grant process—from choosing what type of grant is right for your organization to how a grant is awarded.
Through OJP Grants 101 you will learn:
- How to find grants
- What you need to know before getting started
- The grant life cycle
- Grant writing tips
- The peer review process
- The award process
To learn more visit OJP Grants 101 today!
Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice
Call for Manuscripts - 1
The Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice invites you to submit your manuscript based on the 2010 ACJS conference presentations for a special issue entitled Race, Ethnicity, Crime, and Criminal Justice. Manuscripts should be approximately 20–25 pages double-spaced with a one-inch margin on all four sides and should include an abstract of 100 words; longer manuscripts will be accepted at the discretion of the Editor. A title page and a brief biographical sketch of author(s) should also be included. References, citations, and general style of manuscripts should follow the APA style (as outlined in the latest edition of Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association). References should be double-spaced and placed in alphabetical order. Electronic versions of manuscripts will be accepted.
Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.
The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2010. Please send all requests and manuscripts to Guest Editor: Dr. Delores Jones Brown, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Department of Law and Police Science, 899 Tenth Avenue, Suite 422-36, New York, NY 10019 or djonesbr@jjay.cuny.edu.
Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice
Call for Manuscripts - 2
The Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice invites you to submit your manuscript based on the 2010 ACJS conference presentations for a special issue entitled Crime and Criminal Justice: An International Perspective. Manuscripts should be approximately 20–25 pages double-spaced with a one-inch margin on all four should sides and should include an abstract of 100 words; longer manuscripts will be accepted at the discretion of the Editor. A title page and a brief biographical sketch of author(s) should also be included. References, citations, and general style of manuscripts should follow the APA style (as outlined in the latest edition of Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association). References be double-spaced and placed in alphabetical order. Electronic versions of manuscripts will be accepted.
Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.
The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2010. Please send all requests and manuscripts to Guest Editor: Dr. Obi Ebbe, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Geography, 615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598 or obi-ebbe@utc.edu
Symposium on Crime and Justice: The Past and Future of Empirical Sentencing Research
September 23 & 24, 2010
University at Albany, Page Hall Auditorium, 135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY
Symposium Director: Shawn Bushway
A top-flight group of scholars will assemble to review the current state of sentencing research and chart future directions.
MAIN PAPERS
The Role of Race in Sentencing Outcomes - Eric Baumer, The Florida State University
Risk Assessment in Sentencing - Kelly Hannah-Moffat, University of Toronto
Discretion and Decision Making in the Sentencing Process - Shawn Bushway, University at Albany and Brian Forst, American University
Managing the Criminal Justice Population - Bill Sabol, Bureau of Justice Statistics
The schedule also features a distinguished panel of session chairs and discussants.
Registration: General - $125.00; Student - $75.00
Reception and Dinner: General - $40.00; Student - $25.00
For Students and Young Faculty...
Available Scholarships - Research Poster Session - Young Scholar Paper Competition
Visit us at www.albany.edu/scj/SentencingSymposium.htm for additional information.
This event is made possible in large part by a grant from the National Science Foundation (SES-0939099).
Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) Launches Redesigned Website
The BJS website has been redesigned and is now available at: http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov. Many new features and tools have been added, and the site's content has been completely reorganized to allow users to quickly find the information they're seeking. New features include enhanced search capabilities, prominent placement of new products and announcements on the homepage, RSS feeds, and more. Tutorials are available to help users become familiar with the new site and its features.
Criminal Justice Policy Review
Call for Papers – Special Issue
Drug Policy and Research
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2010
Criminal Justice Policy Review (SAGE Publications) is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal publishing articles written by scholars committed to the study of criminal justice policy through quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methodological approaches. The journal is published quarterly and accepts appropriate articles, essays, research notes, and book reviews. It also provides a forum for occasional special issues on notable topics in crime and justice. The journal appeals to criminologists, sociologists, political scientists, and practitioners with an interest in criminal justice policy. For more information about Criminal Justice Policy Review, please go to http://cjp.sagepub.com.
The journal is currently soliciting manuscripts for a special issue on drug policy and research. Manuscripts considered for publication in this special issue could focus on a variety of topics, including (but not limited to): (a) recent trends in drug use; (b) empirical tests of theories of drug use; (c) evaluations of prevention and intervention programs; (d) evaluations of enforcement programs; and (e) consequences of drug use. All submitted manuscripts should contain discussion of relevant implications for criminal justice policy and practice.
An online submission and review system for Criminal Justice Policy Review is available at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/cjpr. Manuscripts should be submitted in current APA format. For additional information, please contact Jason Spraitz, Managing Editor, Criminal Justice Policy Review, at j.spraitz@iup.edu or call (724) 357-1247.
Crime & Justice Summer Research Institute: Broadening Perspectives & Participation
July 12 – 30, 2010, Ohio State University
Faculty pursuing tenure and career success in research-intensive institutions, academics transitioning from teaching to research institutions, and faculty members carrying out research in teaching contexts will be interested in this Summer Research Institute. Organized by Lauren J. Krivo and Ruth D. Peterson and funded by the National Science Foundation and Ohio State University, the institute is designed to promote successful research projects and careers among faculty from underrepresented groups working in areas of crime and criminal justice. During the institute, each participant will complete an ongoing project (either a research paper or grant proposal) in preparation for journal submission or agency funding review. In addition, participants will gain information that will serve as a tool-kit tailored to successful navigation of the academic setting. The Summer Research Institute will provide participants with:
- Resources for completing their research projects;
- Senior faculty mentors in their areas of study;
- Opportunities to network with junior and senior scholars;
- Workshops addressing topics related to publishing, professionalization, and career planning;
- Travel expenses to Ohio, housing in a trendy Columbus neighborhood, and living expenses.
The institute will culminate in a research symposium where participants present their completed research before a scholarly audience.
Completed applications must be postmarked by February 5, 2010. To download the application form, please see our web site (http://cjrc.osu.edu/rdcj-n/summerinstitute). All applicants must hold regular tenure-track positions in U.S. institutions and demonstrate how their participation broadens participation of underrepresented groups in crime and justice research. Graduate students without tenure track appointments are not eligible for this program. Please direct all inquiries to cjrcinstitute@osu.edu.
The American Journal of Criminal Justice
Special Issue: Criminal Gangs: Street, Prison, and Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
The American Journal of Criminal Justice, the official journal of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, invites submissions for a special issue, “Criminal Gangs: Street, Prison, and Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs”, guest edited by Dr. Thomas Barker. We welcome manuscripts from diverse methodological approaches. Manuscripts should also focus on the implications of the research for criminal justice policy and practice. Inquiries about the appropriateness of topics can be directed to the special issue editor. All of the manuscripts will undergo blind peer review. Manuscripts should not exceed 25 pages double-spaced including tables, figures, and references. The page limit is a strict guideline in order to allow for a number of high quality manuscripts to be included in the special issue. Manuscripts should be received no later than February 15, 2011. Please send two electronic copies (one complete version and one blind copy with all author/s identifying information removed) to Dr. Thomas Barker at Tom. Barker@eku.edu. Style and formatting guidelines for authors and additional information are available at: http://www.springer.com/social+sciences/criminology/journal/12103.
British Crime Historians Symposium
September 2-3, 2010
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
This is the 2nd symposium that seeks to bring together historians of crime criminologists engaged in historical research. The key aim is to address interdisciplinary engagement between history and criminology. We plan to organise panels concerning methods and interpretation, comparative histories, history and current policy, criminal lives, empire and internationalism and place and space.
Please send proposals for papers by February 28, 2010 to Lisa Burns at the Centre for Criminological Research: l.k.burns@sheffield.ac.uk. For further information, contact Paul Knepper, University of Sheffield, p.knepper@sheffield.ac.uk, or Heather Shore, Leeds Metropolitan University, h.shore@leedsmet.ac.uk.
American Journal of Criminal Justice
Special Issue: New Directions in Research Examining Crime over the Life-Course
Call for Papers
(November 2010)
The American Journal of Criminal Justice, the official journal of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, invites submissions for a special issue, “New Directions in Research Examining Crime over the Life-Course,” edited by Dr. Wesley G. Jennings. We seek manuscripts on a variety of topics within the broad area of developmental criminology and crime over the life-course. The goal of this special issue is to disseminate theoretically grounded and empirically sound research that investigates the complex nature of studying crime over the life-course going beyond merely stating that prior offending is related to future offending. We welcome manuscripts from diverse methodological approaches that utilize advanced statistical techniques and longitudinal data to explore offending over time. Manuscripts should also focus on the implications of the research for criminal justice policy and practice. Inquiries about the appropriateness of topics can be directed to the special issue editor. All of the manuscripts will undergo blind peer review. Manuscripts should not exceed 20 pages double-spaced including tables, figures, and references. The page limit is a strict guideline in order to allow for a number of high quality manuscripts to be included in the special issue. Manuscripts should be received no later than February 15, 2010. Please send two electronic copies (one complete version and one blind copy with all author/s identifying information removed) to Dr. Wesley G. Jennings at wgjenn01@louisville.edu. Style and formatting guidelines for authors and additional information are available at: http://www.springer.com/social+sciences/criminology/journal/12103.
United Nations Graduate Student Internship Program
The United Nations provides opportunities for students enrolled in a graduate programme to undertake an internship at its Headquarters in New York. This Internship Programme is for the United Nations Headquarters in New York only. Eligible candidates interested in doing an internship at the United Nations Headquarters in New York can apply.
The objective of the Internship Programme is threefold:
• To provide a framework by which graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to United Nations Offices where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments.
• To expose them to the work of the United Nations.
• To provide UN offices with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
The United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme is offered on a two-month basis three times a year:
• Mid January to mid March (Spring Session): The vacancy announcement is posted mid May, the deadline for applications is mid September.
• Early June to early August (Summer Session): The vacancy announcement is posted mid September, the deadline for applications is end of January.
• Mid September to mid November (Fall Session): The vacancy announcement is posted end of January, the deadline for applications is mid May.
To qualify for the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
1. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship; or
2. Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.
Any work produced by interns during their internship within the framework of the duties assigned to them should be used for academic purposes exclusively. All economic and moral rights (copyright) pertaining to such work will remain the exclusive property of the United Nations.
Interested graduate students should write via EMAIL ONLY to the Ad Hoc Internship Coordinator, Human Resources Operations Section, Human Resources Management Service, United Nations Office enclosing: Applications (in English) should include the following:
a) A covering letter stating the grounds for their application;
b) Recent curriculum vitae (CV);
c) Copies of their university degrees or a list of courses attended;
d) Abstracts of academic papers they have written.
After careful consideration of all documents submitted, only successful candidates will be notified of their selection. Kindly send your electronic applications to the following email address: intern@un-undesa.org. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
The 16th World Congress of the International Society for Criminology
Kobe, Japan
August 5 - 10, 2011
The 16th World Congress of the International Society of Criminology (ISC) will be held at the Kobe International Conference Center in Kobe, Japan, on August 5-10, 2011. The local host is the Japan Federation of Criminological Associations (JFCA), which is formed by the eight criminological associations in Japan covering a wide range of disciplines from sociological criminology to correctional medicine. JFCA has started its preparation for the Congress with close consultation with the ISC leadership.
The general theme and other details will be determined at the meeting of ISC’s Board and Scientific Committee in Paris in May, 2009. An official website will be set up and the first circular will be prepared soon afterward.
Kobe is a port city with 1.5 million inhabitants located near Osaka in western Japan. (http://www.kvca.or.jp/convention/english/index.html) One of the first ports opened to the outside world in the late 19th century, it has a distinctive international atmosphere which attracts tourists both from abroad and from Japan. Although devastated by the earthquake of 1995, Kobe, the “Phoenix”, has quickly risen again, and now fully enjoys its prosperity.
The city is served by two nearby international airports (the Kansai International Airport and the Osaka International Airport) as well as a municipal airport. A day trip to Kyoto and Hiroshima can easily be made by train, and a trip to Tokyo in eastern Japan is also easy by train or plane.
The Congress is to be held at the Kobe International Conference Center, located on a man-made island in the Port of Kobe.(http://kobe-cc.jp/english/index.html) It is conveniently surrounded by a group of hotels with varying prices, and all congress sessions will be held in the fully air-conditioned rooms under one roof of the Conference Center.
We will keep you posted of the progress. Please plan ahead to attend this important event for the world community of criminologists. It may be a good idea, for instance, to make this Congress a part of your summer vacation in 2011. You will not be disappointed, intellectually or otherwise.
Until the official website is set up, please send your inquiries to:
Secretariat, 16th World Congress of ISC
c/o Osaka University of Commerce
tel: 81-(6)-6618-4323 fax: 81-(6)-6618-4426
wcon@oucow.daishodai.ac.jp
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