Midwestern Criminal Justice Association
@midwesterncja.bsky.social
Founded in 1977 to foster research, academic, & practitioner collaboration. Regional organization of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) • #CriminalJustice #Criminology #MCJA2025 • MCJA.org
Welcome to #MCJA2025 (Sept 25-26)!!
• Where: Aloft Chicago Mag Mile, 2nd floor
• Program: MCJA.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-MCJA-Final-Program.pdf
• Registration: opens at 8a
• Where: Aloft Chicago Mag Mile, 2nd floor
• Program: MCJA.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-MCJA-Final-Program.pdf
• Registration: opens at 8a
September 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Welcome to #MCJA2025 (Sept 25-26)!!
• Where: Aloft Chicago Mag Mile, 2nd floor
• Program: MCJA.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-MCJA-Final-Program.pdf
• Registration: opens at 8a
• Where: Aloft Chicago Mag Mile, 2nd floor
• Program: MCJA.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-MCJA-Final-Program.pdf
• Registration: opens at 8a
Need help getting to/around the #MCJA2025 meetings?
Where:
• Aloft Chicago Mag Mile (243 E Ontario St, 60611)
• 2nd Floor (see MCJA map)
When:
• Thursday, Sept 25th
∆ 8a – Registration opens
∆ 9a – 1st Panels
Where:
• Aloft Chicago Mag Mile (243 E Ontario St, 60611)
• 2nd Floor (see MCJA map)
When:
• Thursday, Sept 25th
∆ 8a – Registration opens
∆ 9a – 1st Panels
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Need help getting to/around the #MCJA2025 meetings?
Where:
• Aloft Chicago Mag Mile (243 E Ontario St, 60611)
• 2nd Floor (see MCJA map)
When:
• Thursday, Sept 25th
∆ 8a – Registration opens
∆ 9a – 1st Panels
Where:
• Aloft Chicago Mag Mile (243 E Ontario St, 60611)
• 2nd Floor (see MCJA map)
When:
• Thursday, Sept 25th
∆ 8a – Registration opens
∆ 9a – 1st Panels
The final program for #MCJA2025 is now available
• Sept 25 & 26
• Aloft Chicago Mag Mile
• MCJA.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-MCJA-Final-Program.pdf
• Sept 25 & 26
• Aloft Chicago Mag Mile
• MCJA.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-MCJA-Final-Program.pdf
September 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The final program for #MCJA2025 is now available
• Sept 25 & 26
• Aloft Chicago Mag Mile
• MCJA.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-MCJA-Final-Program.pdf
• Sept 25 & 26
• Aloft Chicago Mag Mile
• MCJA.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-MCJA-Final-Program.pdf
August 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Abstract submission for #MCJA2025 (Sept 25th & 26th) is OPEN!
• Papers
• Thematic panels
• Roundtables
• Student posters (Grad & Undergrad)
∆ MCJA.org/annual-meeting.html#/
• Papers
• Thematic panels
• Roundtables
• Student posters (Grad & Undergrad)
∆ MCJA.org/annual-meeting.html#/
May 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Abstract submission for #MCJA2025 (Sept 25th & 26th) is OPEN!
• Papers
• Thematic panels
• Roundtables
• Student posters (Grad & Undergrad)
∆ MCJA.org/annual-meeting.html#/
• Papers
• Thematic panels
• Roundtables
• Student posters (Grad & Undergrad)
∆ MCJA.org/annual-meeting.html#/
Student award winners
October 11, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Student award winners
Recap of the #MCJA2024 conference
Thank you to our many presenters, attendees, & award winners!!
#criminaljustice #criminology
Thank you to our many presenters, attendees, & award winners!!
#criminaljustice #criminology
October 11, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Recap of the #MCJA2024 conference
Thank you to our many presenters, attendees, & award winners!!
#criminaljustice #criminology
Thank you to our many presenters, attendees, & award winners!!
#criminaljustice #criminology
The 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦 & 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 (JC&J) - MCJA's journal - is NOW accepting "Rapid Communication Article" submissions!
More info at:
• tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?show=instructions&journalCode=rjcj20
More info at:
• tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?show=instructions&journalCode=rjcj20
August 22, 2024 at 6:57 PM
The 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦 & 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 (JC&J) - MCJA's journal - is NOW accepting "Rapid Communication Article" submissions!
More info at:
• tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?show=instructions&journalCode=rjcj20
More info at:
• tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?show=instructions&journalCode=rjcj20
The #MCJA2024 preliminary program is available NOW
• MCJA.org/uploads/1/3/0/4/130463933/midwestern_criminal_justice_association_preliminary_program_8.8.24.pdf
Find the date/time of your panel, location of evening receptions, as well as check out program descriptions & ads.
• MCJA.org/uploads/1/3/0/4/130463933/midwestern_criminal_justice_association_preliminary_program_8.8.24.pdf
Find the date/time of your panel, location of evening receptions, as well as check out program descriptions & ads.
August 14, 2024 at 1:08 PM
The #MCJA2024 preliminary program is available NOW
• MCJA.org/uploads/1/3/0/4/130463933/midwestern_criminal_justice_association_preliminary_program_8.8.24.pdf
Find the date/time of your panel, location of evening receptions, as well as check out program descriptions & ads.
• MCJA.org/uploads/1/3/0/4/130463933/midwestern_criminal_justice_association_preliminary_program_8.8.24.pdf
Find the date/time of your panel, location of evening receptions, as well as check out program descriptions & ads.
The preliminary program for #MCJA2024 is out 𝗡𝗢𝗪!!
• MCJA.org/uploads/1/3/0/4/130463933/midwestern_criminal_justice_association_preliminary_program_8.5.pdf
The 2024 conference is Sept 26-27 in downtown Chicago (at Aloft Chicago Mag Mile [𝗡𝗘𝗪 hotel]). More info at: MCJA.org/annual-meeting
• MCJA.org/uploads/1/3/0/4/130463933/midwestern_criminal_justice_association_preliminary_program_8.5.pdf
The 2024 conference is Sept 26-27 in downtown Chicago (at Aloft Chicago Mag Mile [𝗡𝗘𝗪 hotel]). More info at: MCJA.org/annual-meeting
August 8, 2024 at 6:13 PM
The preliminary program for #MCJA2024 is out 𝗡𝗢𝗪!!
• MCJA.org/uploads/1/3/0/4/130463933/midwestern_criminal_justice_association_preliminary_program_8.5.pdf
The 2024 conference is Sept 26-27 in downtown Chicago (at Aloft Chicago Mag Mile [𝗡𝗘𝗪 hotel]). More info at: MCJA.org/annual-meeting
• MCJA.org/uploads/1/3/0/4/130463933/midwestern_criminal_justice_association_preliminary_program_8.5.pdf
The 2024 conference is Sept 26-27 in downtown Chicago (at Aloft Chicago Mag Mile [𝗡𝗘𝗪 hotel]). More info at: MCJA.org/annual-meeting
Poster submitted ✅
Presentation submitted ✅
Preregister to attend #MCJA2024 [by Sept 15] for our discounted rate
• Students: $15
• Members: $70
• Non-members: $90
∆ MCJA.org/store/c5/Conference_Registration
Presentation submitted ✅
Preregister to attend #MCJA2024 [by Sept 15] for our discounted rate
• Students: $15
• Members: $70
• Non-members: $90
∆ MCJA.org/store/c5/Conference_Registration
July 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Poster submitted ✅
Presentation submitted ✅
Preregister to attend #MCJA2024 [by Sept 15] for our discounted rate
• Students: $15
• Members: $70
• Non-members: $90
∆ MCJA.org/store/c5/Conference_Registration
Presentation submitted ✅
Preregister to attend #MCJA2024 [by Sept 15] for our discounted rate
• Students: $15
• Members: $70
• Non-members: $90
∆ MCJA.org/store/c5/Conference_Registration
Abstracts are due TODAY (July 15th)!!
• Submit at: MCJA.org/abstract-submission
MCJA's conference is Sept 26-27 in downtown Chicago (at Aloft Mag Mile [NEW hotel]). More info at: MCJA.org/annual-meeting
#CriminalJustice #Criminology #MCJA2024
• Submit at: MCJA.org/abstract-submission
MCJA's conference is Sept 26-27 in downtown Chicago (at Aloft Mag Mile [NEW hotel]). More info at: MCJA.org/annual-meeting
#CriminalJustice #Criminology #MCJA2024
July 15, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Abstracts are due TODAY (July 15th)!!
• Submit at: MCJA.org/abstract-submission
MCJA's conference is Sept 26-27 in downtown Chicago (at Aloft Mag Mile [NEW hotel]). More info at: MCJA.org/annual-meeting
#CriminalJustice #Criminology #MCJA2024
• Submit at: MCJA.org/abstract-submission
MCJA's conference is Sept 26-27 in downtown Chicago (at Aloft Mag Mile [NEW hotel]). More info at: MCJA.org/annual-meeting
#CriminalJustice #Criminology #MCJA2024
Abstracts are due in one week (by July 15th)!!
• Submit at: MCJA.org/abstract-submission
MCJA's conference is Sept 26-27 in downtown Chicago (at Aloft Mag Mile [NEW hotel]). More info at: MCJA.org/annual-meeting
#CriminalJustice #Criminology #MCJA2024
• Submit at: MCJA.org/abstract-submission
MCJA's conference is Sept 26-27 in downtown Chicago (at Aloft Mag Mile [NEW hotel]). More info at: MCJA.org/annual-meeting
#CriminalJustice #Criminology #MCJA2024
July 8, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Abstracts are due in one week (by July 15th)!!
• Submit at: MCJA.org/abstract-submission
MCJA's conference is Sept 26-27 in downtown Chicago (at Aloft Mag Mile [NEW hotel]). More info at: MCJA.org/annual-meeting
#CriminalJustice #Criminology #MCJA2024
• Submit at: MCJA.org/abstract-submission
MCJA's conference is Sept 26-27 in downtown Chicago (at Aloft Mag Mile [NEW hotel]). More info at: MCJA.org/annual-meeting
#CriminalJustice #Criminology #MCJA2024
Promote your university department at MCJA!!
We offer many opportunities to promote your program at our Chicago-based annual meeting (Sept 26–27). Order at MCJA.org:
• Platinum Presidential Partner – $850
• Gold Sponsor – $550
• Silver Sponsor – $350
∆ Program ad – $150
∆ Exhibit space – $150
We offer many opportunities to promote your program at our Chicago-based annual meeting (Sept 26–27). Order at MCJA.org:
• Platinum Presidential Partner – $850
• Gold Sponsor – $550
• Silver Sponsor – $350
∆ Program ad – $150
∆ Exhibit space – $150
June 18, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Promote your university department at MCJA!!
We offer many opportunities to promote your program at our Chicago-based annual meeting (Sept 26–27). Order at MCJA.org:
• Platinum Presidential Partner – $850
• Gold Sponsor – $550
• Silver Sponsor – $350
∆ Program ad – $150
∆ Exhibit space – $150
We offer many opportunities to promote your program at our Chicago-based annual meeting (Sept 26–27). Order at MCJA.org:
• Platinum Presidential Partner – $850
• Gold Sponsor – $550
• Silver Sponsor – $350
∆ Program ad – $150
∆ Exhibit space – $150
Want to help MCJA?
We offer a variety of opportunities to promote your program at our well attended Chicago-based annual meeting (Sept 26–27). Order at MCJA.org:
• Platinum Presidential Partner – $850
• Gold Sponsor – $550
• Silver Sponsor – $350
∆ Program ad – $150
∆ Exhibit space – $150
We offer a variety of opportunities to promote your program at our well attended Chicago-based annual meeting (Sept 26–27). Order at MCJA.org:
• Platinum Presidential Partner – $850
• Gold Sponsor – $550
• Silver Sponsor – $350
∆ Program ad – $150
∆ Exhibit space – $150
May 7, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Want to help MCJA?
We offer a variety of opportunities to promote your program at our well attended Chicago-based annual meeting (Sept 26–27). Order at MCJA.org:
• Platinum Presidential Partner – $850
• Gold Sponsor – $550
• Silver Sponsor – $350
∆ Program ad – $150
∆ Exhibit space – $150
We offer a variety of opportunities to promote your program at our well attended Chicago-based annual meeting (Sept 26–27). Order at MCJA.org:
• Platinum Presidential Partner – $850
• Gold Sponsor – $550
• Silver Sponsor – $350
∆ Program ad – $150
∆ Exhibit space – $150
We would like to acknowledge our Gold Sponsor (2023-24): Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)
We hope to see everyone at the ACJS conference in Chicago THIS WEEK: ACJS.org
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
We hope to see everyone at the ACJS conference in Chicago THIS WEEK: ACJS.org
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
March 17, 2024 at 8:59 PM
We would like to acknowledge our Gold Sponsor (2023-24): Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)
We hope to see everyone at the ACJS conference in Chicago THIS WEEK: ACJS.org
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
We hope to see everyone at the ACJS conference in Chicago THIS WEEK: ACJS.org
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
We would like to acknowledge our Platinum Presidential Partner (2023-24): Loyola University Chicago, Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
For more information about this program information: LUC.edu/criminaljustice
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
For more information about this program information: LUC.edu/criminaljustice
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
March 14, 2024 at 2:50 PM
We would like to acknowledge our Platinum Presidential Partner (2023-24): Loyola University Chicago, Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
For more information about this program information: LUC.edu/criminaljustice
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
For more information about this program information: LUC.edu/criminaljustice
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
We would like to acknowledge our Platinum Presidential Partner (2023-24): Routledge
We thank you for your continued support of MCJA and of the Journal of Crime and Justice!!
We thank you for your continued support of MCJA and of the Journal of Crime and Justice!!
March 14, 2024 at 1:01 AM
We would like to acknowledge our Platinum Presidential Partner (2023-24): Routledge
We thank you for your continued support of MCJA and of the Journal of Crime and Justice!!
We thank you for your continued support of MCJA and of the Journal of Crime and Justice!!
We would like to acknowledge our Platinum Presidential Partner (2023-24): University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
Program information: catalog.uwm.edu/community-engagement-professions/social-welfare/criminal-justice/
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
Program information: catalog.uwm.edu/community-engagement-professions/social-welfare/criminal-justice/
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
March 11, 2024 at 10:35 PM
We would like to acknowledge our Platinum Presidential Partner (2023-24): University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
Program information: catalog.uwm.edu/community-engagement-professions/social-welfare/criminal-justice/
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
Program information: catalog.uwm.edu/community-engagement-professions/social-welfare/criminal-justice/
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
We would like to thank our Platinum Presidential Partner (2023-24): University of Nebraska at Omaha, School of Criminology & Criminal Justice.
For more info: unomaha.edu/college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/criminology-and-criminal-justice/
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
For more info: unomaha.edu/college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/criminology-and-criminal-justice/
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
March 10, 2024 at 10:17 PM
We would like to thank our Platinum Presidential Partner (2023-24): University of Nebraska at Omaha, School of Criminology & Criminal Justice.
For more info: unomaha.edu/college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/criminology-and-criminal-justice/
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
For more info: unomaha.edu/college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/criminology-and-criminal-justice/
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
We would like to acknowledge our Platinum Presidential Partner (2023-24): University of Cincinnati, School of Criminal Justice
For more information about this program: UC.edu/criminaljustice
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
For more information about this program: UC.edu/criminaljustice
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
March 7, 2024 at 4:49 PM
We would like to acknowledge our Platinum Presidential Partner (2023-24): University of Cincinnati, School of Criminal Justice
For more information about this program: UC.edu/criminaljustice
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!
For more information about this program: UC.edu/criminaljustice
Thank you for your continued support of MCJA!