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The Division of International Criminology
intends, according to its Constitution,
1. to foster research and exchange of information
concerning criminology in an international perspective
2. to encourage effective teaching
and practice of criminological principles and to develop curricula for courses in
international criminology
3. to identify criteria and standards for evaluating criminal
justice systems
4. to provide a forum for personal interaction and exchange of ideas
among persons involved international criminology, and
5. to promote conference sessions
pertaining to international criminology. It is one of the most important divisions of
American Society of Criminology.
The 2003-2005 short-term objectives are to:
- Encourage excellency in comparative/international scholarship
- Play a leading role in our role as a recognized NGO at the UN
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Increase student membership and membership from developing nations
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Liaise more closely with the ASC Board and with other ASC
divisions and committees in achieving
internationalisation of the ASC
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Monitor funding resources (or lack thereof) for
international/comparative criminology
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Encourage the collection of crime and criminal justice data
worldwide as well as the accessibility of same
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