Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development

The Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD) seeks to promote reform, development and effective operation of the criminal justice system.

It does so mainly by providing a forum where experienced personnel can discuss ways of working in an informal setting, by promoting study and research in the field of criminal justice and by promoting the highest standards of practice by professionals associated with criminal justice.

Its activities are designed to lead to increased mutual understanding and provide insights into the problems with which all are confronted. In opening unofficial channels of communication, it improves co-operation between the different parts of the criminal justice system.

Funding, research, articles and submissions

National Survey on Mate Crime & Disability (LIFT Project), 26 September

IPS Commissioning Rapid Evidence Review

Call for Proposals: New Advances in Crime and Social Harm

The 18th Annual Martin Tansey Memorial Lecture paper

Call for Papers: ‪Criminology & Criminal Justice Journal‬

From streets to screens: fighting crime in the digital domain

AI bias in law enforcement - a practical guide

Understanding and mitigating bias to harness AI responsibly

Women’s Aid Impact Report launched

New report recommends specialist legal service for children

2024 ACJRD Annual Conference Report available

ACJRD's Newsletter for Q2 2025

ACJRD's Quarter 2 2025 Newsletter is now available - with information on the Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference, ACJRD's events calendar 2025 and other upcoming events; Latest news, vacancies, volunteering, internships and competitions; research and calls for abstracts; funding and invitations to tender; publications and podcasts, along with other news...