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Call for Submissions to Inaugural Guns in Society Annual Symposium

CSGS’s Inaugural Guns in Society Symposium

January 30 – February 1, 2025
Tempe campus of Arizona State University

Arizona State University’s Center for the Study of Guns in Society invites submission to the Inaugural Guns in Society Annual Symposium January 30 to February 1, 2025, on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University.

Organized around the theme of “Elevating the Gun Debate, Bridging Gun Divides,” this symposium aims to bring together cutting-edge scholars whose work frustrates the typical terms of the gun debate–and provides the insights necessary to think more expansively about the significance of guns in American life. Gun politics represent one of the most polarizing topics in the current US political climate. But our two-sided gun debate obscures the more complex reality of guns in American life: from gun violence to gun ownership, we experience guns in complicated, and often ambivalent, ways that vastly exceed the simplistic terms of the gun debate. This symposium is motivated by a key claim: a core challenge facing Americans today about guns is our collective inability to engage the complexity of gun ownership, gun violence, and gun policy.

We are interested in agenda-setting work on the culture and politics of armed self-defense; gun violence and gun trauma; guns, identity, and inequality; guns, markets and the economy; social movements surrounding gun rights and/or gun control; comparative/transnational approaches to guns in society; the intersection of guns, conservation, and environmental justice; the role of art in shaping our relationships with guns; and related topics grounded in qualitative or quantitative social science and humanities approaches.

To submit an abstract, please complete this form by September 20, 2024.

Punishment & Society Reading Group readings

The Crime, Law, and Deviance Section of the American Sociological Association is excited to announce the Punishment & Society Reading Group readings for 2024-2025!

The fall 2024 session will take place on Friday 10/25, 3:00-4:30pm ET and we will be discussing The Minneapolis Reckoning: Race, Violence, and the Politics of Policing in America (2024) by Michelle Phelps. This exciting new book examines the impact of George Floyd’s murder on police reform and abolition movements in Minneapolis. We’re honored that Michelle will be joining us for this conversation! She has provided a flyer with a discount code for the book (below).

Guest Lecturer: Grant Duwe

On September 30 at 3:00 pm, Grant Duwe will virtually visit CCJS653: Seminar in Corrections. Dr. Stewart is extending an invitation to anyone who is interested to join the conversation, which will focus in part on developing risk assessments and applied corrections research and on nonacademic paths after grad school.

Grant received his Ph.D. in criminology from Florida State University and has been Director of Research and Evaluation for the Minnesota Department of Corrections for more than 15 years. He’s one of the most active DOC researchers in the US, having published in CPP, JQC, JEC, Corrections, etc., and he was the inaugural recipient of the ASC Corrections & Sentencing’s Practitioner Research Award for developing the Minnesota Screening Tool Assessing Recidivism Risk (MnSTARR).

This is a great opportunity for those considering a nonacademic path or who are interested in corrections research… or anyone, really!

University Student Judiciary

The Office of Student Conduct (OSC) is continually seeking undergraduate and graduate students of all majors to serve as members of the University Student Judiciary. Positions are open in the Appellate Board, the Central Board, the Community Advocates, the Resident Board, and the Student Honor Council. We are looking for students of different academic pursuits, cultural backgrounds and social interests that value integrity, education, and accountability. A successful candidate is able to reason effectively, display curiosity, behave responsibly in confidential and serious matters, and is dedicated to promoting character, ethics, and integrity.

Successful applicants who become USJ members are then eligible for scholarships, cash prizes, and paid positions within the USJ.

For more information, please visit: https://studentconduct.umd.edu/USJ

The application can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4htgT4rE-BaBqmFrH4mo9pixyH5Pk1JrdWjLRTq2yzwRy2g/viewform

The application closes October 4.

Welcome to the NEWsfeed!

We are thrilled to introduce the new CCJS Graduate Program Newsfeed. Whether you are a prospective student considering our program, a current student navigating your academic journey, or an alumnus staying connected, this blog aims to be your go-to resource for all things related to the CCJS graduate programs at UMD.

What You Can Expect

Program Highlights and Updates: Stay informed about the latest developments in our graduate program, from new course offerings and faculty achievements to special events and research opportunities.
Student and Alumni Spotlights: Get inspired by interviews, success stories, and personal journeys that reflect the diverse paths our students and alumni take.
Faculty Insights and Research: Discover our esteemed faculty’s groundbreaking research, academic perspectives, and expert opinions on current issues in criminology and criminal justice.
Events and Workshops: Be the first to know about upcoming seminars, workshops, and conferences that are designed to enhance your learning and networking opportunities.

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