RDCJN’s inaugural “Research Experience for Undergraduates” in progress

April 15, 2017

RDCJN’s Co-PIs received a grant through a joint program of the NIJ and NSF to support a Research Experience For Undergraduates (REU). This program is now in progress.  We are... Learn More

MANY THANKS AND WELCOME BACK NANCY RODRIGUEZ!!!

Nancy Rodriguez has completed her term as Director of the National Institute of Justice.  Thanks Nancy for taking on this important role, and for the many accomplishments during your tenure. ... Learn More

Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve named NPR’s “Source of the Week”

April 12, 2017

RDCJN member Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve was named “Source of the Week” by National Public Radio. The article references Van Cleve’s new book Crook County: Racism and Injustice in America’s... Learn More

Johnson, Warren, and Farrell Collaborate on “Race and Criminal Justice, on the Anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s Death”

March 7, 2016

Devon Johnson, Patricia Warren, and Amy Farrell collaborate to create “Race and Criminal Justice, on the Anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s Death”. To read more, please visit fromthesquare.org Learn More

2016 RDCJN Workshop Dates

If you have not already done so, please mark your calendars for the 2016 RDCJN Workshop scheduled for July 14-15, 2016.  The 2016 Workshop will mark the 11thAnniversary of the Crime... Learn More

Waverly Duck’s Work Referenced in New York Times’ Magazine

January 31, 2016

Congratulations to Waverly Duck, whose name and work were referenced in the New York Times’ magazine piece on Alice Goffman released on January 17th, 2016. Victor Rios, another RDCJN member,... Learn More

Dr. Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve Featured on CNN

Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve for recently being featured on CNN. The topic of discussion focused on rises in Chicago gun violence despite tough gun laws. For more... Learn More

Dr. Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve Invited to The Rachel Maddow Show

December 3, 2015

Congratulations to RDCJN colleague and SRI alum, Dr. Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve whose discussion on the complexities and miscarriages of justice in Chicago/Cook county resulted in a Rachel Maddow invite. Dr. Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve... Learn More

Alexes Harris Invited to a Workshop on Criminal Justice Reform at the White House

Congratulations to RDCJN member, Alexes Harris, along with University of Washington colleague, Hedy Lee, for getting invited to a workshop on criminal justice reform at the White House. The workshop... Learn More

Dr. Victor Rios invited to Vice President Joe Biden’s house

November 1, 2015

The Racial Democracy and Criminal Justice Network’s Dr. Victor Rios was invited to Vice President Joe Biden’s house for Latino Heritage Month. Dr. Rios had an opportunity to talk with... Learn More