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Dr. Kurti invited to speak at the American Bar Foundation
Dr. Kurti was invited by the American Bar Foundation to give a talk about her newly published co-authored book, Skyscraper Jails: The Abolitionist Fight Against Jail Expansion in NYC. She presented alongside her co-author Dr. Jarrod Shanahan as part of the American Bar Foundation’s weekly speaker series. A recording of the talk is available upon request.
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Emily Mordeson (CJC Major) Receives University Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research
Emily Mordeson (CJC Major) Receives University Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research
CJC Students Participate in Human Rights Symposium in Poland
Abigail and Sadie, studying abroad at the John Felice Rome Center (JFRC) in Fall 2025, travelled to Poland at the time of the conference. The topic of the conference, “Democracy in Crisis: Authoritarian Rule and Its Impact on Human Rights and the Rule of Law,” really spoke to the senior CJC majors.
CJC Faculty a Finalist for 2025 Teaching Award
Dr. Mike Vecchio (CJC Lecturer) was selected as a top finalist for the University’s St. Ignatius of Loyola Award for Excellence in Teaching (2025).
A Matter of Fraud
Dr. Loretta Stalans discusses why people commit fraud scams in Season 2, Episode 3 of Accounts Deceivable.
Loyola’s Center for Criminal Justice emerges as a voice of reason
Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Criminal Justice (CCJ) has become a key resource in a national debate around a controversial topic: cash bail.
Center for Criminal Justice Launches Website
The Center for Criminal Justice has launched a new website, tracking several ongoing research projects: bail reform in Illinois, prosecutorial performance indicators, gun violence, deferred prosecution. On the website, you can find ways to get involved in these and other Center projects.