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The British Society of Criminology aims to further the interests and knowledge of both academic and professional people who are engaged in any aspect of work or teaching, research or public education about crime, criminal behaviour and the criminal justice systems in the United Kingdom.  The Society has been in existence for 60 years and has a wide-ranging membership based here and overseas.
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International Global Criminology and Victimology Conference (ICGCV-2024) in India co-hosted by BSC Critical Criminology Network

The first ICGCV was launched under the theme of Global Alliances in Indian Criminology and Victimology and held in India at RV University in Bengaluru. This blog provides an overview of the event, which was a resounding success.

If you want to submit an article for the blog, please contact us on info@britsoccrim.org

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If you are interested in becoming a member, you can find out more on the Membership page or click the button above. 

Membership includes a range of benefits from networking opportunities, funding, awards and personal subscription to the Society’s official journal ‘Criminology & Criminal Justice’ and subscription to the ‘British Journal of Criminology’.

 

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Jan Members’ Book Draw

Police Street Powers and Criminal Justice: Regulation and Discretion in a Time of Change. Geoff Pearson and Mike Rowe. Bloomsbury Press.

Full information in the members’ area here.

 

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Events

BSC Race Matters Network Race & Justice Seminar Series – 23 January 2025

Full information on all events can be found on the Events page.

Jobs – Closing soon

PhD Studentship in Criminology, University of Reading.
Closing date: 17 January 2025

A full list of Jobs can be found on the Jobs page

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