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Robert Norris, Department of Criminology, Law and Society, is one of three authors of a new book titled “The Politics of Innocence: How Wrongful Convictions Shape Public Opinion,” which explores wrongful convictions.

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 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."

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

Each year, the George Mason University Alumni Association celebrates the achievements of Mason alumni at the annual Celebration of Distinction awards program. The Alumni Association recognizes five alumni for their outstanding professional achievements and service to Mason and honors the achievements of alumni from each school, college, and affinity chapter.

CLS student Sydney Reuter received second place for her submission to the American Psychology-Law Society's Award for Best Undergraduate Paper.

On the latest episode of “Our Future, Transformed,” Laurie Robinson, the two-time assistant U.S. attorney general and a Robinson Professor Emerita at George Mason University, speaks with Mason President Gregory Washington about building greater trust between law enforcement and citizens, and applying science to policing.

David Wilson, Department of Criminology, Law and Society, comments in a story about his research on the effectiveness of teen curfews in reducing crime.

The Department of Criminology, Law and Society invites applicants for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to start August 2024. We are seeking individuals with active research agendas in any area of criminology, criminal justice, and law and society.