Entries by Samantha Gavin

DWC Comments on Proposed Changes to Title IX

The Executive Council of the Division on Women and Crime has outlined a research and evidence-based response to the public comment section of proposed changes to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. As scientists and educators, we urge the Department of Education to conduct a thorough review of the research detailing the context […]

Congrats to the New Members of the DWC Executive Board

The 2018 election cycle has come to a close and the incoming officers for the Division on Women and Crime are: Vice Chair – Elaine Arnull Secretary/Treasurer – Deshonna Collier-Goubil Senior Executive Counselor – Cara Rabe-Hemp Junior Executive Counselor – Jordana Navarro View the current members of the Executive Board.

DWC Seeking Nominations for Executive Council Positions

The DWC is currently seeking nominations for the following four Executive Council positions: Vice-Chair (outgoing: Carrie Buist) Secretary/Treasurer (outgoing: Andrea Leverentz) Senior Executive Counselor (outgoing: Molly Dragiewicz) Junior Executive Counselor (outgoing: Deena Isom) Each of these positions is a two-year term starting in November 2018 and ending in November 2020. Information about the current executive […]

Frances Heidenshon Recipient of the British Society of Criminology Outstanding Achievement Award

Professor Frances Heidenshon is the recipient of the British Society of Criminology Outstanding Achievement Award 2018. The DWC congratulates her on her achievement and her scholarship spanning five decades, which has paved the way for feminist criminological thought around the world. Announcement of the award, from www.britsoccrim.org/oaa This year the award was made to Professor […]