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Students from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences present their original research at the CHSS Undergraduate Research Symposium at the Fairfax campus. Photo credit: Alexis Glenn, Creative Services, George Mason University

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Criminology, Law and Society graduate students and staff of the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy pose with guests after a symposium on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Photo credit: Alexis Glenn/Creative Services/George Mason University

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Criminology, Law and Society students attend a special lecture on campus with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. Photo credit: Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University

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Cynthia Lum named 2023 Distinguished Scholar by the American Society of Criminology Division of Policing

The award recognizes an established academic/researcher who has made outstanding contributions to the field of policing. Kiesong Kuen, doctoral candidate in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society, also received a 2023 ASC Award—the Outstanding Student Article Award.

CLS doctoral candidate Kiseong Kuen receives Outstanding Student Article Award

CLS doctoral candidate Kiseong Kuen received the 2023 Outstanding Student Article Award from the American Society of Criminology's Division of Policing for his article titled "What Makes Police Officers Resist Research and Evidence-Based Policing? Examining the Role of Organizational and Environmental Factors."

Prospective PhD Applicants Invited to Register for Virtual Info Sessions

Join us on October 4 or October 30 to learn more about the rop-ranked MA/PhD program in Criminology, Law and Society!

Oct4

Criminology, Law and Society PhD Information Session

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT Zoom Virtual Event

Prospective applicants are invited to learn more about the MA/PhD program in Criminology, Law and Society!

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Weisburd quoted in Washington Times on procedural justice training for police and crime deterrence

Weisburd study on hot spots policing and procedural justice cited in Time magazine

New Book: The Politics of Innocence

CLS Doctoral Students on the Job Market in 2023-2024

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Oct 4

Criminology, Law and Society PhD Information Session Wednesday, October 4, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT

Oct 12

Bachelor's Accelerated Master's (BAM) and MS in Criminal Justice Info Sessions Thursday, October 12, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM EDT

Oct 23

Criminal Justice Speaker Series Dr. Nancy La Vigne - Director, National Institute of Justice Monday, October 23, 2023 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EDT

Oct 30

Criminology, Law and Society PhD Information Session Monday, October 30, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT

Oct 30

Criminal Justice Speaker Series Dr. John Laub - Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at University of Maryland and former Director, National Institute of Justice Monday, October 30, 2023 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EDT

Nov 6

CLS Dissertation Defense: Lauren Duhaime Bush "Extracurricular Activity Involvement and the Impact of Involvement on Justice System Outcomes" Monday, November 6, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

Nov 8

CLS Dissertation Defense: Teneshia Thurman "Exploring the Relationship Between Human Trafficking and Prostitution Through an Analysis of State Statutes and Human Trafficking Initiatives" Wednesday, November 8, 2023 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST

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