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 our 2007 award winners:
  • Hillary Potter (Young Scholar)
  • Merry Morash (Distinguished Scholar)
  • Tina Freiburger (Best Graduate Paper)
  • Rebecca DeAngelis (Best Undergraduate Paper)
  • Caroline Akers (Honorable Mention, Graduate Paper)
Congratulations also to the recently named female "academic stars" who received their Ph.D. between 1996 and 2006.  Stars who are members of the division are:
  • Marie L. Griffin
  • Kristy Holtfreter
  • Beth Huebner
  • Barbara Koons-Witt
  • Rebecca Maniglia
  • Nicole Leeper Piquero
Happenings:
  • The Annual Meeting in Atlanta was a tremendous success (despite the construction and occasional power outtages)!  Thanks to all members who attended and helped spread the word about DWC.
  • The Encyclopedia of Women & Crime: Issues and Cases is looking for contributors.  Graduate students are particularly encouraged to write entries.  Contact Vickie Jensen for more information.


The Constitution of the Division on Women and Crime

DWC Listserv

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Newsletter

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

Annual Meeting

The 2008 ASC meeting will be held in St. Louis, MO from November 12th to November 15th. A schedule of DWC sponsored events will be posted prior to the meeting.

Several members are seeking papers and/or presenters for gender-focused and DWC sponsored events.  Click here for information on panels that might be of interest--submissions are due by Friday, March 14th.

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