Criminal Justice, Department of
Welcome back for the start of a new academic year!
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology is excited to welcome back its new and returning students for the 2024-2025 academic year.
News
Loyola’s Center for Criminal Justice emerges as a voice of reason
Illinois becomes the first state to overhaul the system
Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Criminal Justice (CCJ) has become a key resource in a national debate around a controversial topic: cash bail. In 2021, the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill 3653, an omnibus crime bill known as the SAFE-T Act.
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CJC Faculty a Finalist for 2025 Teaching Award
Dr. Mike Vecchio (CJC Lecturer) was selected as a top Finalist for the university’s St. Ignatius of Loyola Award for Excellence in Teaching (2025). The award recognizes faculty whose teaching involves a commitment to excellence, raises global awareness, promotes social justice, and educates the whole student. The award honors the faculty member who embodies true excellence in their teaching, including advising and mentoring students, teaching to mission, and actively engaging students in their learning. The award is given annually by the Office of the Provost and the Faculty Center for Ignatian Pedagogy.
A Matter of Fraud
Dr. Loretta Stalans discusses why people commit fraud scams in Season 2, Episode 3 of Accounts Deceivable.
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Center for Criminal Justice Launches New Website
The Center for Criminal Justice has launched a new website, tracking several ongoing research projects: bail reform in Illinois, prosecutorial performance indicators, gun violence, deferred prosecution. On the website, you can find ways to get involved in these and other Center projects.
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