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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Remote Assistance January 26th and 27th

The Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice will be closed for in-person assistance on Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th. We will still be available for remote advising during this time. For remote assistance, please contact criminology@carleton.ca We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your... More

Monday, January 16, 2023

ICCJ 2023 Student Awards: Call for Applications

The Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice is seeking applications for three student awards. Applicants must be in a Criminology and Criminal Justice program (either a declared major or minor), be in good academic standing, and be registered (part/full time) throughout the Fall 2022/Winter 2023 academic terms. For more details and how to... More

Friday, January 13, 2023

February 2nd Colloquium: The Effects of Defendant Race and Expert Testimony on Jurors’ Perceptions of Recanted Confessions

The Effects of Defendant Race and Expert Testimony on Jurors’ Perceptions of Recanted Confessions: Preliminary Comparisons between Samples from Canada and the United States Dr. Logan Ewanation This talk will present research I have conducted with colleagues which has examined the interactive effects of defendant race and expert testimony on... More

Sunday, January 8, 2023

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity 2023-2024

The Institute of Criminology & Criminal Justice invites applications from qualified candidates for a postdoctoral fellowship of 12 months, beginning as early as July 1st, 2023, and no later than September 1st, 2023. Application deadline is March 8th, 2023. For more information, please click... More

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Dr. McClelland discusses newly released report on the rise in prison deaths in recent Toronto Star article

Dr. Alexander McClelland speaks with the Toronto Star about a new report co-authored with PhD student Sarah Speight from the Tracking (In)justice Project on the increase in deaths at provincial jails. The report was released in partnership with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association [link:"... More

Thursday, December 15, 2022

We’ve Moved!

Effective Thursday, December 15th, the main office for the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice will be in Dunton Tower, room DT 1727 (17th floor). If you would like to come in for advising, please feel free to visit us at our new office!... More

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Summer 2023 Teaching Opportunities

Applications are welcome from members of the CUPE 4600 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach Criminology & Criminal Justice courses during the Summer 2023 term. Position details are available HERE. All applicants must apply to the Institute Director in writing and in relation to each course for which they wish to be... More

Monday, November 7, 2022

Congratulations Fall 2022 Graduates!

Congratulations Fall 2022 Criminology graduates from all of us in the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice! We are so proud of what you have accomplished! It is through your hard work and perseverance during your time at Carleton, and more specifically these challenging pandemic times, that you find yourself here today. Be sure... More

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Dr. Monaghan talks to CBC about CSIS documents on Indigenous Rights Activism

Dr. Jeffrey Monaghan comments to CBC News about reports that CSIS considered whether or not Indigenous activist rail blockades should be classified as terrorism. CBC News Article... More

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Dr. Karaian to discuss Sex Robot “Brothels” and Municipal Law at LSR 2022

Hear from ICCJ's Dr. Lara Karaian, recipient of the 2021 David Levy Best Paper award, at LSR 2022. Within the fields of Human-Computer Interaction and Human-Robot Interaction, the past few years have witnessed a strong upsurge of interest in the more personal aspects of human relationships with artificial partners. At this year's International... More

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Winter 2023 Teaching Opportunity

Pursuant to Article 16 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, applications are invited from members of the CUPE 4600-2 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach the following Criminology course during the 2023 Winter term. CRCJ 4400B - Crime, Emotions, and the Senses Winter 2023: Tuesdays, 11:35am-2:25pm (IN PERSON) Application... More

Monday, October 17, 2022

Remote Assistance in October

The Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our main office will also be closed for in-person assistance October 11 through October 21, 2022. Remote assistance is available by emailing criminology@carleton.ca to set up advising appointments via MS Teams. For in-person... More

Friday, October 14, 2022

Oct 20th: “Empirical Jury Research in Canada: Moving the Field Forward”

Empirical Jury Research in Canada: Moving the Field Forward This symposium brings together three scholars to discuss their empirical jury research and its implications for criminal legal trials. Each speaker will present their interdisciplinary work on the role of extralegal factors in jurors’ decision-making, best practices for work in the... More

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Oct 18-19: Community Engaged Pedagogy Virtual Panels

Have you been thinking about how to do community engagement in your courses? ? If you have, learn from faculty who are doing this now. As part of the university’s Community Engagement Month, we are hosting two panel discussions on October 18 & 19 from 9:00 to 11:00am. Colleagues who are involved in community-oriented... More

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Dr. McClelland on ‘This Matters’ Podcast

On Sept 27th, Alexander McClelland, a faculty member of the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice, spoke with Saba Eitizas for the 'This Matters' podcast on the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure. Listen Here... More

Monday, June 20, 2022

Podcast on Wrongful Convictions

Over the past 15 months, Instructor Kelly Lawson has been working with a producer in Toronto to create a new podcast on wrongful convictions. Lawson wrote the episodes, while the producer made them more appealing to a larger audience (ie: beyond law/crim students). After many Covid-related delays, the podcast launched late last week. If... More

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Congratulations 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 and make your mark in the world! We like to know what our grads are up to, so stay in... More

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Term Instructor Opportunity for Quantitative Methods

About the Position Academic unit: Criminology and Criminal Justice Category of appointment: Term Appointment (1 year) Field of specialization: Criminology and Criminal Justice or Related Field (Quantitative Methods) Rank/Position title: Instructor (depending on qualifications) Start date: August 1, 2022 Closing date: Consideration of complete... More

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Non-Credit Course For Incoming Students!  

How to be a university student:  Skills and habits for success  This is a five-day, non-credit course (Aug 22-26) offered by the Centre for Initiatives in Education for FASS and FPA students. Focusing on the psychology of academic success, this course is aimed at incoming university students who want a strong start to their... More

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Dr. Samuels-Wortley Joins New Zealand Panel Talk

Along with researchers from the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) at Australian National University, Dr. Samuels-Wortley will discuss issues related to data and racial inequality at New Zealand's Office of the Privacy Commissioner on May 11. Learn More here:... More

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Contract Instructor Teaching Opportunities

Contract Instructor Opportunities are available with the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice. For more information and how to apply, please visit our Teaching Opportunities Page. Pursuant to Article 16 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, applications are invited from members of the CUPE 4600-2 bargaining unit and other... More

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

ICCJ is Hiring for a Research Assistant Position!

Research Assistant Position - Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice (ICCJ) Funding and timelines: In accordance with CUPE 4600 Unit 1 Collective Agreement, the position provides an hourly rate of $41.70 with 4% of salary as vacation pay. 20 hours between June 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022 Tasks: This RA position will be... More

Monday, April 18, 2022

Term Instructor Opportunity

The Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice invites applications from qualified candidates for a one-year term appointment in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the rank of Instructor I beginning July 1, 2022. For more information visit this page. Consideration of complete applications will begin on May 15, 2022 and continue until the... More

Monday, April 11, 2022

Congratulations to Elizabeth Venczel on receiving an ICCJ Outstanding TA Award!

The Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice is excited to congratulate Elizabeth Venczel on being the first recipient of our inaugural ICCJ Outstanding TA Award! The ICCJ greatly appreciates Elizabeth's efforts throughout the term, working closely with her instructor and supporting students in this especially difficult time. A quote from... More

Monday, March 28, 2022

Statelessness, Forced Isolation and Crimmigration in Canada

  Deepan Budlakoti was born and raised in Canada, stateless for over 10-years, and was held at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre for over 4-years. Deepan is now an advocate for the human rights of prisoners and people with precarious immigration status. Join Deepan through ZOOM for a speaking event on April 1st at 2... More

Friday, March 25, 2022

Deadline Extended: ICCJ Student Support Funds

Are you working on a research paper that explores anti-racism or decolonization? Are you actively volunteering or working with a community project based on antiracist or decolonial objectives? If so, consider applying for the ICCJs Research and Community Engagement Funds. The ICCJ has established two sets of funds to support students committed to... More

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Dr. Kanika Samuels-Wortley Interviews with the Globe and Mail

Dr. Kanika Samuels-Wortley responds to the announcement that the RCMP is forming a task force to create national hate crimes policing standards. Dr. Kanika Samuels-Wortley suggests this is a promising move, but the task force must ensure its guidelines and processes lead to meaningful change. Community voices are paramount! Read the full article... More

Monday, March 21, 2022

Congratulations to Danette Nearing-Guibord and Logan Ewanation for receiving Achievement Awards!

Please join the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice in celebrating Danette Nearing-Guibord and Logan Ewanation for receiving Achievement Awards! Dannette Nearing-Guibord, Instructor III and Field Placement Coordinator, is a 2022 recipient of the Carleton University Teaching Achievement Award. Logan Ewanation, a current postdoctoral... More

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Book Announcement: Disability Injustice

Congratulations to ICCJ Professor Jeffrey Monaghan on the publication of his new co-edited volume, Disability Injustice: Confronting Criminalization in Canada.  (https://www.ubcpress.ca/disability-injustice) Disability Injustice is an edited volume is published by University of British Columbia Press, within the Disability Culture Politics... More

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

March 17th: Carceral Public Health

ICCJ's Dr. Alexander McClelland will be giving a talk for the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity (CGSHE) on the rise of HIV surveillance in B.C. & the potential for increased use of coercive public health practices in Canada. Thursday, March 17th, 2022 12-1pm PT (3-4pm ET) Free, Virtual Event... More

Monday, March 7, 2022

March 10th: ICCJ Winter Colloquium

The Little Old Lady Killer: The Sensationalized Crimes of Mexico’s First Female Serial Killer The Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice is pleased to host an on-line talk by Dr. Susana Vargas Cervantes. Registration is required. Zoom Webinar Thursday, March 10th, 2022 5:30pm ET More Information and... More

Friday, February 25, 2022

Congratulations Winter 2022 Graduates!

From everyone at the ICCJ, we would like to say a big congratulations to you on your achievement. It is through hard work and perseverance that you find yourself graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Justice program. Take some time to celebrate this huge accomplishment and we look forward to seeing all of the... More

Friday, February 18, 2022

Dr. Samuels-Wortley discusses Teen Gun Violence

ICCJ Professor Dr. Samuels-Wortley recently spoke to the Toronto Star about youth and gun violence. View Article "Kanika Samuels-Wortley, a criminologist based at Carleton University who specializes in youth and crime, said it is extremely concerning to see a handful of recent gun cases involving younger children. But she warned against knee-jerk... More

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Dr. Lara Karaian speaks on Bill S-210

On February 9th, ICCJ Professor Lara Karaian testified at a Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs about the shortcomings of Bill S-210 An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material. Video and Transcript available here:... More

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Feb 3 Panel: Race & Policing in Canada

ICCJ's Kanika Samuels-Wortley is participating in a Black History Month Panel with Wilfrid Laurier University. Feb 3rd, 1:00pm ET Register at: https://bit.ly/3IDD8QC  Here in Canada – as a sign of the country’s willingness to confront issues of anti-black racism – we have witnessed two noticeable outcomes in the aftermath of George... More

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