John Jay College of Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice John Jay is a community of motivated & intellectually committed people who explore justice. We educate fierce advocates for justice.

Our professional programs introduce students to foundational and newly emerging fields and prepare them for advancement within their chosen professions. Our students are eager to engage in original research and experiential learning, excited to study in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, and passionate about shaping the future. Through their studies our students prepare for ethical leadership

, global citizenship, and engaged service. Our faculty members are exceptional teachers who encourage students to join them in pursuing transformative scholarship and creative activities. Through their research our faculty advances knowledge and informs professional practices that build and sustain just societies. We foster an inclusive and diverse community drawn from our city, our country, and the world. We are dedicated to educating traditionally underrepresented groups and committed to increasing diversity in the workforce. The breadth of our community motivates us to question our assumptions, to consider multiple perspectives, to think critically, and to develop the humility that comes with global understanding. John Jay College Values Statement

As a Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution of higher education in New York City, grounded by our commitment to advancing justice in its many dimensions, we recognize these interrelated core values as fundamental to the John Jay College of Criminal Justice community: (in alphabetical order)

Diversity: Explore, support, and respect the many voices within our community, fostering an inclusive environment that represents the many racial, religious, ethnic, gender, sexual, socioeconomic, political, cultural, age, and ability identities that make our community thrive. Equity: Confront and respectfully disrupt biases, stereotypes, and discrimination by creating and implementing opportunities for equal access and success for underserved communities. Integrity: Promote honesty, transparency, and empathy in our actions and communications—at all levels within our community—by adhering to the highest moral and ethical standards in our personal and professional behavior. Justice: Act fairly and ethically to build an environment that offers every individual equal opportunities to grow and flourish. Learning and Scholarship: Engage in transformative teaching and learning, both inside and outside of the classroom, support and pursue scholarship and creative activities, practice intellectual curiosity, strive for academic and professional excellence, and foster lifelong learning and civic engagement. Respect: Honor each other’s identities, ideas, values, and humanity partnered with a commitment to courtesy, civility, and kindness.

🏆 Check out highlights from our Criminal Justice Doctoral Program Awards Ceremony, which celebrated our students, facult...
05/29/2026

🏆 Check out highlights from our Criminal Justice Doctoral Program Awards Ceremony, which celebrated our students, faculty, and alumni for their outstanding work as fierce advocates for justice.

"I see myself conducting research and performing forensic work at a federal agency or a government facility—possibly imp...
05/29/2026

"I see myself conducting research and performing forensic work at a federal agency or a government facility—possibly improving lab functions and innovating the way cases are investigated. I’d also love to teach at a university on the side. If I could give students what Dr. Diazcuk, Dr. Concheiro-Guisan, Dr. Ed, and Ms. Fitz gave me—guidance in finding their passions and the confidence and resources to go out and try new things—it would mean the world to me."--Brooke Fontaine ’26

Learn how Brooke Fontaine ’26, a member of the women's soccer team, earned a full scholarship to the Pharmacology PhD program at the University of Toronto ➡️ https://ow.ly/Sjew50Z4lwL.

John Jay College Women's Soccer

"I see myself working in an organization like FEMA, going around places where there are major or natural disasters, and ...
05/29/2026

"I see myself working in an organization like FEMA, going around places where there are major or natural disasters, and helping people in a crisis. If there is a hurricane, earthquake, or epidemic, I want to be on the scene as part of the team that gets people what they need."--Haoran He ’26

🎓 Learn how Veteran Haoran He ’26 will earn his MA at Columbia University➡️https://ow.ly/mC8v50Z4nsP.

John Jay College Office of Military & Veteran Services U.S. Army

"I want to make sure that fairness prevails—whether that’s standing up for a disabled person in need of accessible accom...
05/28/2026

"I want to make sure that fairness prevails—whether that’s standing up for a disabled person in need of accessible accommodation at the local level, or ensuring a client receives justice in the courtroom."--Alexandra Cortese ’26

Learn how Alexandra Cortese ’26 won a scholarship to St. John's University School of Law
➡️ https://ow.ly/gvQ950YVL54.

John Jay Center for Post-Graduate Opportunities and the Pre-Law Institute

🏆Congratulations to Dr. Virginia Diaz-Mendoza, assistant professor, who won a Fulbright Specialist Program Award to supp...
05/27/2026

🏆Congratulations to Dr. Virginia Diaz-Mendoza, assistant professor, who won a Fulbright Specialist Program Award to support her project with the Enseña Ecuador Foundation that increases awareness about the importance of the mental health and wellbeing of educators.

Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/3Gsi50Z3aEl.

The Fulbright Program Enseña Ecuador

"In a dream world, I’d actually be coming back to John Jay with a full-time job in student affairs. John Jay gave me so ...
05/27/2026

"In a dream world, I’d actually be coming back to John Jay with a full-time job in student affairs. John Jay gave me so much, I’d be more than happy to give back."--Joshua Hall '26

🎓 Learn how Joshua Hall '26 gained acceptance into Montclair State University to earn his MA in Education ➡️ https://ow.ly/ox5V50Z4kQ3.

ASAP Program at John Jay College My Brother's Keeper Alliance Black Student Union - JJAYJohn Jay College Students

Dr. Amy Adamczyk, professor of sociology at , discusses the correlation between religion and crime rates with HuffPost ...
05/26/2026

Dr. Amy Adamczyk, professor of sociology at , discusses the correlation between religion and crime rates with HuffPost ➡️ https://ow.ly/zUC750Z4gze.

“This is not about a fear of God,” one sociologist said.

05/26/2026

POV: You just completed your last final of the spring semester! ✅

📣 Graduates and guests will enter Barclays in different locations!🎓 Graduates should enter at the Dean Street entrance.🎓...
05/26/2026

📣 Graduates and guests will enter Barclays in different locations!

🎓 Graduates should enter at the Dean Street entrance.
🎓 Guests should enter at the Barclays main entrance.

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