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Monday, June 29, 2020

July 1st: Canada Day Closure

The Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 for the Canada Day statutory holiday. We will resume being accessible by e-mail as of Thursday, July 2nd, 2020. Have a great... More

The Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 for the Canada Day statutory holiday. We will resume being accessible by e-mail as of Thursday, July 2nd, 2020. Have a great... More

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

From Criminology to Cakes: Update

Carleton University’s very own recent criminology graduate, Jasmine Linton, was the youngest contestant on the latest season of the CBC’s The Great Canadian Baking Show. For more information on her journey, please click... More

Carleton University’s very own recent criminology graduate, Jasmine Linton, was the youngest contestant on the latest season of the CBC’s The Great Canadian Baking Show. For more information on her journey, please click... More

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Congratulations 2020 Graduates!

The Institute of Criminology & Criminal Justice wishes to extend congratulations to all Carleton students graduating in this year’s convocation, particularly Bachelor of Arts, Criminology & Criminal Justice majors. You have earned it, now go out... More

The Institute of Criminology & Criminal Justice wishes to extend congratulations to all Carleton students graduating in this year’s convocation, particularly Bachelor of Arts, Criminology & Criminal Justice majors. You have earned it, now go out and make your mark in the world! We like to know what our grads are up to, so stay in... More

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Prof Jeffrey Monaghan’s Research discussed in Senate

On June 18th, 2020, Senator Woo spoke on behalf of Senator Rosa Galvez during an emergency debate regarding systemic racism in Canada. During this speech, Sen. Galvez refers to Professor Jeffrey... More

On June 18th, 2020, Senator Woo spoke on behalf of Senator Rosa Galvez during an emergency debate regarding systemic racism in Canada. During this speech, Sen. Galvez refers to Professor Jeffrey Monaghan's reasearch documenting how the police and other security agencies developed a profile surveillance regime that targets Indigenous movements as national... More

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

ICCJ Welcomes Kanika Samuels-Wortley

The Institute of Criminology & Criminal Justice is delighted to announce the newest addition to our team, Kanika Samuels-Wortley, who will be joining us July 1st, 2020. Kanika Samuels-Wortley's current research explores Black, Indigenous, and White... More

The Institute of Criminology & Criminal Justice is delighted to announce the newest addition to our team, Kanika Samuels-Wortley, who will be joining us July 1st, 2020. Kanika Samuels-Wortley's current research explores Black, Indigenous, and White youths’ experiences with and perceptions of the police. Kanika’s research aims to gain a deeper... More