UMD Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice

03/05/2025

Giving Day is HERE!

Today, March 5, the entire University of Maryland community, students, faculty, staff, parents, friends, and alumni, comes together for 24 hours of giving!

Support the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJS) and help us continue our mission of top-tier research, education, and community impact.

BONUS ALERT! Help CCJS win an extra $1,000 by donating during these key hours:

7-8 PM: Most Alumni Donors
8-9 PM: Most Parent/Family Donors
9-10 PM: Most Student Donors

Every donor counts, be a part of something big! 🔗 Donate now: https://go.umd.edu/GivingDayCCJS

03/06/2024

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Join us in making a difference for the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Fund (CCJS) during challenges:

🕑 2-3 PM EST: Most Donors
🕖 7-8 PM EST: Most Alumni Donors
🕘 8-9 PM EST: Most Parent/Family Donors

Your contribution matters! Visit go.umd.edu/GivingDayCRIM to donate.

03/01/2024

Mark your calendars! is around the corner, landing on Wednesday, March 6. Consider directing your support to the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Your donation, no matter the size, adds up to a big change! Check out our page: https://go.umd.edu/GivingDayCRIM

06/13/2023

📰 Check out the latest feature in TERP magazine highlighting the CCJS's Center Violence Reduction Center (VRC)! Discover how the VRC is making a significant impact in cities by using science to save lives and stop violence. Read the article online: go.umd.edu/3p0jdY2

The mayor of Knoxville, Tenn., picked up a UMD researcher’s book on preventing gun violence. The resulting partnership could be a model for how cities can create safer streets.

06/13/2023

Brandon Tepper, a '98 alumnus of our UMD Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice, recently hosted students at Nasdaq. We thank Brandon for sharing insights as Senior VP and Global Head of Data for Nasdaq's Investment Intelligence unit, offering career tips and this special opportunity to UMD students!

In case you missed it, Brandon Tepper, a ’98 alumnus of our UMD Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice, hosted students at Nasdaq last week.

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences thanks you for talking to students about your role as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Data for Nasdaq’s Investment Intelligence unit, offering career tips, and providing this special opportunity to University of Maryland students, Brandon!

04/24/2023

Don't miss the 3rd Annual lecture and reception in honor of Professor Ray Paternoster on April 27th, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Driskell Gallery in the Cole Student Activities Building.

The lecture, titled "Social Change and the Frontier of Life-Course Criminology," will be presented by Woodford L. and Ann A. Flowers University Professor Robert Sampson, a renowned criminologist in the field. RSVP via the link provided here: ow.ly/3b5C50Nz5VJ

04/03/2023

Read here about an important conversation with
Professor Rod Brunson on moving beyond "getting tough."
http://bit.ly/3ZyDPTj

Amid Spiraling Violence, Criminologist Studies New Approaches to Gun Crime

12/12/2022

Congratulations to doctoral student Veyli Ortiz Solis for receiving second place in ASC's 2022 Graduate Student Poster competition! Read more: https://go.umd.edu/cyJ

12/08/2022

According to new research by Distinguished University Professor Gary LaFree and CCJS alumnus Bo Jiang, Ph.D. '19, countries that frequently trade with others have fewer intercountry homicides—a pro of the oft-critiqued concept of globalization.

Read here: https://go.umd.edu/cyT

According to new research by UMD Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice (CCJS) Distinguished University Professor Gary LaFree and CCJS alumnus Bo Jiang, Ph.D. '19, countries that frequently trade with others have fewer homicides—a pro of the oft critiqued concept of globalization.

Find more of their findings at: https://go.umd.edu/lafree-jiang-social-forces

12/01/2022

Congratulations to Professor Rod Brunson who was recently presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the ASC’s Division of People of Color and Crime.

Read More: https://go.umd.edu/cCY

Please join us in congratulating UMD Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice Professor Rod Brunson, who was recently presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Society of Criminology's Division of People of Color and Crime for his research, teaching and service.

Read more about Rod and his contributions to the CCJS space at https://go.umd.edu/brunson-lifetime-achievement-award

10/27/2022

Attend our prospective student virtual open house tomorrow from noon-2:00 pm for those interested in learning more about the University of Maryland's M.A. and Ph.D. programs in criminology and criminal justice.

Register at http://ow.ly/YrgX50L7mOM

10/12/2022

Join us for the first Statistical Applications in Criminology and Criminal Justice (SACC) lecture this year on Thursday, October 20th, from 11:00am-12:30pm. Professor Tracy Sweet will give a talk on Network Analysis. https://go.umd.edu/cXv