Graduate student Iris Luo wins awards!

ILSSC graduate student Xiaoshuang(Iris) Luob was awarded first prize in the 2021 Jiang Outstanding Student Paper Award, Association of ChineseCriminology and Criminal Justice in the United States (ACCCJ). She received the award for her paper “An Empirical Test of Procedural Fairness, Legitimacy and Public Cooperation with the Police in China”. Congrats Iris! Furthermore, Iris also…Continue Reading Graduate student Iris Luo wins awards!

Co-Director Charis Kubrin Elected Member of the Council on Criminal Justice

Co-Director Charis Kubrin was recently elected a member of the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ), an independent, nonpartisan organization that works to advance understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and build consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all. CCJ is a catalyst for progress based on facts, evidence…Continue Reading Co-Director Charis Kubrin Elected Member of the Council on Criminal Justice

Graduate Student Christopher Contreras wins best student paper award, TWICE!

ILSSC graduate student Christopher Contreras was awarded first prize in the the Society for the Study of Social Problems Student Paper Competition in the Drinking and Drugs Division I. This is an excellent accomplishment that recognizes the excellence of his paper, “Neighborhood and Health: Assessing ‘Neighborhood Effects’ on Accidental Drug Deaths.”  Congrats Christopher! Furthermore, Christopher…Continue Reading Graduate Student Christopher Contreras wins best student paper award, TWICE!

Director Dr. Hipp receives Paul Tappan Award from Western Society of Criminology!

Director of ILSSC Dr. John R. Hipp has been selected as recipient of the Paul Tappan Award from the Western Society of Criminology (WSC). This award honors outstanding contributions to the field of criminology.  Hipp would normally be recognized in Vancouver during the 2021 WSC Annual Meeting in February, although the meeting is cancelled this…Continue Reading Director Dr. Hipp receives Paul Tappan Award from Western Society of Criminology!