April 12 – 16, Drs. Geraldine Sloan, Joel Powell, and Lee Vigilant attended the Midwest Sociological Society (MSS) meetings in Chicago, IL. MSS is a membership organization of academic and applied sociologists as well as students of the discipline and hosts up to 1200 scholars, teachers, and students at the annual conference. Dr. Vigilant served as the Discussant and Dr. […]
https://www.mnstate.edu/academics/colleges-schools/scj/conference/ Registration is open for the Practicing Restorative Justice Conference held here on campus on April 9 and 10. Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to attend. Student can register for a reduced fee of $25 which includes breakfast and lunch both days of the conference. Email sloan@mnstate.edu for more information and/or visit the webpage above to register and […]
We encourage you to attend the Practicing Restorative Justice Conference, co-sponsored by MSUM and Consensus Council, on April 9-10, 2025. This 1.5-day event is a unique opportunity to explore how Restorative Justice can transform justice systems, education, workplaces, and communities. Why Attend?
Gain insights from four powerful keynote speakers and 15+ engaging breakout sessions Learn real-world applications of Restorative Justice […]
Dr. Joel Powell, Professor of Criminal Justice and Rylan Fitzpatrick, Criminal Justice student published an article titled, Police Narratives and Accounts for Viral Use of Force Videos in Festschrift in Honor of David R. Maines – Studies in Symbolic Interaction Volume 57. “Visual videos of police violence create demands for new police narratives about using force. Public reactions to videos […]
Dr. Deb White, Professor in Sociology & Criminal Justice Department, receives the 2023 Woman of Worth award at this year’s FM International Women’s Day hosted by Nyamal Dei, Founder of Kondial Kel International. The recognition reads: “We, the Governing body of Kondial Kel International organization, hereby recognize you as a Woman of Worth. You know your worth and you understand […]