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Guest speaker for a Cook County State's Attorney program
Dr. Mike Vecchio, Assistant Professor, spoke on April 14, 2016, in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood as part of a community gang education course.
CJC Professor participated in panel discussion on mass incarceration & screening of the Netflix documentary “13th”
Dr. David Olson participated in a panel discussion following a public screening of the Netflix documentary “13th”. The panel – including State Senator Kwame Raoul – discussed social justice as well as what community-based organizations and lawmakers can do to stop the trend of mass incarceration.
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Senior Staff Attorney, Elissa Johnson and Dr. David Olson gave plenary presentations at the Aids Foundation of Chicago
Elissa Johnson(J.D. '10, MSW '11) and Dr. David Olson both gave plenary presentations at the Aids Foundation of Chicago day-long conference on October 6, 2016, that examined the relationship between mass incarceration, racial equity and social justice in the criminal justice system.
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How the American online sex trade continues to thrive
Dr. Loretta Stalans and collaborator, Mary Finn, describe in a media story their research on pimps in the online sex trade market.
READ MOREDr. Mike Vecchio was a guest speaker for a Cook County State's Attorney program
Dr. Mike Vecchio, Assistant Professor, spoke on April 14, 2016, in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood as part of a community gang education course.
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Alpha Phi Sigma Student Volunteers
Alpha Phi Sigma students volunteering in the neighborhood youth soccer program conducted by District 24 of the Chicago Police Department.
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Student Intern Profile
Student Intern
Michelle Marin, Criminal Justice & Criminology major and Psychology of Crime & Justice minor spent her summer (2016) as a U.S. Marshals Service intern in the Northern District of Illinois office(Chicago).
Loyola Announces Launch of Interdisciplinary Center for Criminal Justice
Loyola University has officially launched the Interdisciplinary Center for Criminal Justice Research. The center is a major initiative of the University, with a focus on its strategic five-year plan to promote social justice.
Dr. Don Stemen Appears on WBEZ to Discuss State's Attorney Race
Dr. Don Stemen, Department Chair of Loyola’s Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, appeared on WBEZ’s Morning Shift program last week to discuss the Cook County State’s Attorney Race with WBEZ criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith and moderator Tony Sarabia.
CJC students attend Citizens Police Academy
Students from Loyola's Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology participated in the Chicago Police Department's Citizen Policy Academy.
CJC graduate student Scott McWilliams honored
Graduate student Scott McWilliams received the Volunteer of the Year award from the John Howard Association.
Alpha Phi Sigma partner with CPD
Students in the National Criminal Justice Honor Society—Alpha Phi Sigma—coached and volunteered with CPD’s Youth Soccer Tournament, which promotes positive community relations within the residents of the 24th district.
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<em>The White Space</em>, a talk by Dr. Elijah Anderson
Dr. Elijah Anderson, William K. Lanman Jr. Professor of Sociology at Yale University, will discuss his most recent work in urban ethnography. April 7, 2015 from 4:15–6:15 p.m. Information Commons, 4th Floor.
The Journal of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Excellence
The Journal of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Excellence, a peer-reviewed undergraduate research publication published by JUR Press at Colorado State University, has an exciting publication opportunity available to undergraduate students.
CJC professor named journal editor
Dr. David Olson has been appointed editor of Justice Research and Policy, the journal of the national Justice Research and Statistics Association.
Graduate Student Organization volunteers with Salvation Army
Loyola’s Criminal Justice and Criminology Graduate Student Organization volunteered with the Salvation Army’s Pathway Forward Program to wrap toys children with incarcerated parents.
Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office Field Trip
CJC students visited the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Community Engaged Academic Internship Awards
Undergraduates who demonstrate financial need in an unpaid academic internship are eligible to apply for a $1,500 award.
Assistant Professor Don Stemen Receives Grant to Study Deferred Prosecution
Dr. Stemen in collaboration with Christine George, Research Associate Professor at CURL, and John Orwat, Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work received a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority to evaluate the Cook County State's Attorney's Deferred Prosecution Program.
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Criminal Justice Students Visit Correctional Facility
Undergraduate and graduate students involved in the Loyola University Criminal Justice students’ Organization (CJO) recently visited the Dwight Correctional Facility, a women’s prison in rural Illinois.
Criminal Justice Student Organization CeaseFire/Cure Violence Event
March 11 | Maguire Hall, Rm 240 | 7 p.m. - The Loyola Criminal Justice Student Organization will host a discussion with Tio Hardiman, Director of Chicago CeaseFire/Cure Violence.
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Criminal Justice Student's Organization
The Loyola Criminal Justice Students' Organization (CJO) is a great way to stay connected to other CJC students. Find out how to get involved!
LEARN MORECJC Faculty and Students Conduct Research to Inform CJ Policy
Criminal Justice and Criminology faculty Drs. Olson and Stemen, along with graduate students Sema Taheri and Michelle Mioduszewski, conducted a study examining felony probation in Illinois, which was recently published by the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council. The project was a collaborative effort between the research team, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts and the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council. Sema and Michelle both completed their MA at Loyola and are now enrolled in doctoral programs at Northeastern University and the University of California-Irvine, respectively.
Symposium: Jail Reform - Final Frontier for Correctional Reform
May 2, 2:00-4:30pm - Corboy Law Center, Ceremonial Courtroom (10th Fl.). Featuring Dr. Michael Jacobson - former Director of the Vera Institute of Justice, former NYC Correction Commissioner, current Director of the CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance.
Professor Lombardo Named to Editorial Board
Associate Professor Robert Lombardo was named to the Editorial Board of the European Review of Organised Crime sponsored by the Standing Group on Organised Crime of the European Consortium for Political Research.
CJC Alum appointed Director of Research and Evaluation for County Agency
Jordan Boulger (Criminal Justice and Criminology BS '07 & MA '09 from Loyola) was recently appointed as the Director of Research and Evaluation for the Cook County Adult Probation Department.
Stateville Prison Tour
Student members of the Loyola Criminal Justice Organization (CJO) visited Stateville Prison on October 28, 2014.
Race and the Law Symposium
Loyola University Chicago School of Law’s Race and the Law Symposium is designed to raise awareness of the legal issues affecting minority communities. Examining Police Accountability in the Criminal Justice Process on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - 12-2:30 PM, Philip H. Corboy Law Center 25 E. Pearson St., Power, Rogers & Smith Ceremonial Courtroom, 10th Floor. RSVP: ahill14@luc.edu
Alpha Phi Sigma collected 6 boxes of clothes for charity
Students in Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, collected clothes for the homeless this month. The students collected six boxes of coats, hats, gloves, jackets, and warm clothes.
Dr. Olson appointed as Chairperson of the IDOC Advisory Board
Professor Dr. David Olson was recently selected to serve as the chairperson for the advisory boards of both the Illinois Department of Corrections and the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. These are the two state agencies responsible for the operation of Illinois’ adult prisons and Illinois’ correctional Youth Centers, and membership on these advisory boards are the result of gubernatorial appointment.
Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology's Annual Reception
This year's reception was held on April 11th in the Palm Court in Mundelein Hall for graduating seniors and graduate students.
New Location
Criminal Justice & Criminology Department Move to Lake Shore Campus
CJC Department's NEW offices have moved to Loyola University Chicago - Lake Shore Campus in Mundelein Center, 8th Floor effective August 23rd. All CJC students are welcome to visit our new space this fall!
Dr. Stemen Appointed to Illinois Sentencing Commission
Dr. Donald Stemen, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, was appointed on June 17, 2016, to the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council (SPAC).
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Loyola announces launch of Interdisciplinary Center for Criminal Justice
Loyola University has officially launched the Interdisciplinary Center for Criminal Justice Research, Policy and Practice. The center is a major initiative of the University, with a focus on its strategic five-year plan to promote social justice.
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Seeing crime in a new light
Being the victim of an armed robbery can change someone's life forever. Just ask CJC Professor, Dr. Lurigio. READ MORE
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Welcome to the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
Learn more about how you can earn your Bachelor of Science (BS) and/or Master of Arts (MA) degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology.
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Alpha Phi Sigma Students Volunteering
Alpha Phi Sigma students volunteering in the neighborhood youth soccer program conducted by District 24 of the Chicago Police Department.
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Winner of the 2016 Student Organization Award!
Dr. Robert Lombardo, Associate Professor was awarded the 2016 Outstanding Advisor of the year.
Congratulations Criminal Justice and Criminology Class of 2020!
Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2020 graduates completing the Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology
Dr. Stemen publishes The Prison Paradox for the Vera Institute of Justice
Dr. Don Stemen, Associate Professor and Chair, published a research bulletin for the Vera Institute of Justice. The Prison Paradox: More Incarceration Will Not Make Us Safer summarizes the weak relationship between incarceration and crime reduction, and highlights proven strategies for improving public safety that are more effective and less expensive than incarceration.
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Phil Whittington recently received his M.A. in Criminal Justice & Criminology
Congratulations Phil for successfully completing your thesis!
CJC Faculty Guest Speakers at Lecture Series on Racial (In)Justice
Drs. Stemen and Webster will be giving the next talk in the Racial (In)Justice series, co-sponsored by The Committee on Diversity Affairs (CODA), Department of Psychology, Department of Sociology, and Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Join us on Monday, November 9 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. via Zoom event!
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Student Profiles
Leanna Taylor
Major: Criminal Justice Minor: Psychology of Crime and Justice Post-graduate plans: Graduate Studies in Social Work
Congratulations Criminal Justice and Criminology Class of 2021!
Click to see the list of students graduating and receiving department awards.
Voluntary Consent and the Psychology of Compliance
Save the date for a talk and discussion on Voluntary Consent and the Psychology of Compliance by Dr. Roseanna Sommers on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. in Cuneo Hall, Room 002. Light Refreshments will be served!
2017 Outstanding Advisor of the Year!
CJC Professor, Brandi Vigil was awarded the 2017 Outstanding Advisor of the year award.
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Alpha Phi Sigma Fundraiser at Felice's - February 7
On February 7, Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, will be hosting a fundraiser at Felice's Roman Style Pizza (6441 N. Sheridan Rd).
LEARN MORE.jpg "Criminology Professor David Olson teaches his senior capstone course on Loyola's Lake Shore Campus. Professor Olson is involved with the passing of a senate bill into law. (Photo: Natalie Battaglia)")
Reducing Illinois’ Prison Population
Dr. David Olson helped to pass a new state law that will cut prison populations and increase public safety in Illinois.
READ MOREAssociate Professor Robert Lombardo Publishes Second Book
Dr. Lombardo has a new book coming out – Organized Crime in Chicago: Beyond the Mafia – which examines the emergence and continuation of organized crime in Chicago
Prof. David Olson & Graduate Student Koert Huddle Examine Cook County Jail Exits
Criminal Justice and Criminology Professor David Olson and Graduate Research Assistant Koert Huddle published a research bulletin examining the characteristics of individuals processed through the Cook County Jail in 2012. This work is part of a research partnership between Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart's Office and Loyola University Chicago.
Brain Matters: Neuroscience in Criminal Law and Policy Colloquium.
On September 26, 2013 the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology will co-sponsor a colloquium that considers the increasing role of neuroscience in the criminal justice process.
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