Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development

The Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD) seeks to promote reform, development and effective operation of the criminal justice system.

It does so mainly by providing a forum where experienced personnel can discuss ways of working in an informal setting, by promoting study and research in the field of criminal justice and by promoting the highest standards of practice by professionals associated with criminal justice.

Its activities are designed to lead to increased mutual understanding and provide insights into the problems with which all are confronted. In opening unofficial channels of communication, it improves co-operation between the different parts of the criminal justice system.

Working Groups

The ACJRD working groups are the vehicle through which ACJRD members can input into the activities of and share their discrete expertise with the association.

Events

ACJRD hosts a regular calendar of conferences and seminars/webinars on topics of interest to our membership.

Publications

The ACJRD publishes Conference reports, Martin Tansey Memorial Lectures, Submissions, Annual Reports, Research papers and Newsletters.

Research Hub

ACJRD wants to showcase member research and facilitate members who do research and those commissioning research.

Mentoring

ACJRD wants to facilitate the mentoring of future criminal practitioners and criminologists by linking members with other senior experienced members.

Get in Touch

Save the Date: Wednesday, 12th June 2024

Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference 2024

ACJRD are delighted to announce that the Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference (ICJA) on the theme of 'Navigating Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System' will take place on Friday, 4th October 2024 (full day) in Dublin Castle.

Latest Updates

Calls for research / articles, legal studies and vacancies

Eurojust Vacancy: Data Analyst Officer, 20 September.

UK Supreme Court launches essay competition, 30 September.

Chairpersons of new Local Community Safety Partnerships.

Call for Articles: The Irish Criminal Law Journal

Latest Updates

Members' events, news and notices

2024 ACJRD Annual Conference Report available to download.

World Federation of Right to Die Societies 2024 Global Conference, 18-21 September, Dublin.

Research Roundtable on Policing and Community Safety, 20 September, Dublin.

Save the date: The Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference, 4 Oct.

Supporting people with communication needs in the justice system - training cancelled.

The 2024 Martin Tansey Memorial Lecture - paper available to download.

ACJRD Juvenile Justice seminar - recording available for ACJRD Members, and presentations available for download.

ACJRD seeking a Treasurer

Treasurer required at ACJRD

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