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.

Members' events, news and notices

Seminar: Repolity: Reforming Police Accountability in Italy, 20 August (QUB LAW)

Public consultation into AI and memorisation (German data protection watchdog), 31 August

Tackling Re-Offending Rates through Prison Reform, 2 September (Webinar, UK)

EUROCRIM 2025 Conference, 3-6 September (Athens)

Survey: International Bar Association seeks views on AI and law, 12 September

Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference, 10 October

Dublin International Disputes Week, 20-24 October

Ethnic inequalities in the Criminal Justice System: Evidence from the Crown Court in England and Wales, 23 October (Online, UK)

International Corrections and Prisons Association Conference, 26-31 October (Istanbul, Türkiye)

9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets, 28-29 October (Vienna, Austria)

2024 ACJRD Annual Conference Report available.

ACJRD's Newsletter for Q2 2025

ACJRD's Quarter 2 2025 Newsletter is now available - with information on the Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference, ACJRD's events calendar 2025 and other upcoming events; Latest news, vacancies, volunteering, internships and competitions; research and calls for abstracts; funding and invitations to tender; publications and podcasts, along with other news...