Become a Member

Membership is open to personnel working in or associated professionally with the criminal justice system. We welcome people who wish to contribute to our vision of a fair and effective criminal justice system.Members may be retired or serving personnel.

The effective operation of the criminal justice system is complex requiring sophisticated responses from many contributors. ACJRD’s activities provide a unique opportunity to share information and knowledge and develop coherent analyses to ‘wicked  problems’ which contribute to appropriate responses across the CJS. ACJRD aims to provide a forum for discussion and a stimulus to research. Becoming a member allows you to be part of that conversation.

Member Benefits

Members receive discounts for our Annual Conference as well as preferential bookings for certain events and invitations to a limited number of member only events.  ACJRD Membership also grants access to the Members section on this website.

 How to join ACJRD

There are three categories of membership: organisational, individual and student. Please click on the relevant link below to fill out a webform to apply for membership. Questions include your name, address and interest in the criminal justice system. Upon acceptance of the application for membership, a link will be sent to pay the appropriate membership fee which are: organisational -€155; individual -€35.00; and student - €10.

If you think your employing organisation may already be a member, please contact us. Individual members participate in a private capacity and do not represent their organisation or commit them in any way. Memberships run for the calendar year January - December.

Code of Conduct for Members

The purpose of the Code of Conduct for Members is to set out standards of behaviour expected from members of the ACJRD. All members are requested to read and comply with the Code of Conduct for Members.

Please click here to view the ACJRD Members Code of Conduct

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Criminality is a complex phenomenon requiring sophisticated responses from many contributors. Dealing effectively with offending behaviour goes beyond the remit of any one agency. There are limited opportunities for dialogue within the criminal justice system between individuals from various backgrounds / orientations. ACJRD provides a unique opportunity for sharing information and the possibility of developing a coherent approach.

Effective policies need to be based on solid evidence. Current programmes should be evaluated constantly to up-date and improve methods. Vigorous debates are required, informed by appropriate statistical information and research. ACJRD aims to provide a forum for discussion and a stimulus to research. ACJRD is not a pressure group for change and is not aligned politically.