The DWC facilitates and promotes research and theory development, pedagogical strategies, and curricular enhancement that strengthen the links between gender, crime, and justice.  The DWC also recognizes the achievements of women as students and professional scholars in the study of criminology through its annual awards programs.  To encourage networking and interaction among academics, researchers, practitioners, and students, the DWC provides a variety of opportunities for professional and social interaction including: feminist theory and action workshops; specialty workshops and forums; numerous panels and presentations on gender, crime and justice; and an annual social co-sponsored with the Division on People of Color and Crime.

Membership in the DWC is open to any member of ASC in good standing.  Members can join the Division for just an additional $15 per year, or $25/year for those members who are tenured or financially able.  Membership remains just $5 for students.  Members enjoy free access to the Divsion's journal, Feminist Criminology. The ASC/DWC membership application can be found here.

For more information, contact Division Chair Venessa Garcia via email or telephone at 908-737-4302.
Member News:
Congratulations to two DWC members who have been recognized by the ASC:
  • Sally Simpson (University of Maryland) has been named an ASC Fellow.
  • Nicky Rather (Northeastern University) will receive the ASC's Sutherland Award, recognizing her significant contributions to the field.
Please join us at the annual meetings in Philadelphia to congratulate Sally and Nicky!

Congratulations also to our student members who are moving on to faculty positions. They are:
  • Cassandra Reyes: Assistant Professor in the Dept of Criminal Justice, West Chester, PA (Ph.D. in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania).
  • Rae Taylor: Assistant Professor in the Dept of Criminal Justice, Loyola University--New Orleans (Ph.D. in Sociology from University of Central Florida)
  • Kristenne Robison: Assistant Professor in the Dept of Political Science and Sociology, Westminster College, PA (Ph.D. in Sociology from Syracuse University).
  • Becky Hayes: Assistant Professor in the Dept of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Central Michigan University (Ph.D. in Criminology, Law and Society from the University of Florida).
  • Tara Opsal: Assistant Professor in the Dept of of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, University of Northern Iowa (Ph.D. in Sociology from University of Colorado)
  • Amanda Burgess-Proctor: Assistant Professor in the Dept of Sociology and Anthropology, Oakland University, MI (Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University).
  • Emily Lenning: Assistant Professor in the Dept of Criminal Justice at Fayetteville State University (Ph.D. in Sociology from Western Michigan University)
 Happenings:
  • The DWC invites submissions for our annual awards, recognizing:
    • Distinguished Scholars
    • New Scholars
    • Lifetime Achievement
    • "Inconvenient" Women
    • Contributions to Practice
    • Graduate Scholars
  • Submissions can be sent to Emily Lenning by September 25, 2009. Winners will be announced at the Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.
  • The annual Crime & Justice Summer Institute (Broadening Perspectives and Participation) at Ohio State will be held from July 6-24, 2009. This is a great opportunity for faculty from under-represented groups.


The Constitution of the Division on Women and Crime

DWC Listserv

Join the DWC listserv to receive important information about gender & criminology, job postings and more!

Send an email to listserv@list.msu.edu with the command:

SUBSCRIBE dwc firstname lastname

in the body of the email, and leave the subject line blank. If you have questions, drop us an email.

Newsletter

Keep up with important DWC events (and in touch with members) by reading our newsletter.

Annual Meeting

The 2008 ASC meeting in St. Louis, MO was a huge success! Thanks to all DWC members who participated in activities, presented papers, and manned the DWC outreach booth!

Resources for Members:
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