History & Organisation• Founded in Melbourne: 24 October 1967• Incorporated as an Association in Victoria: 4 April
2001 • Registered office in Melbourne • Currently 343 financial members in February 2012• Officers: President, 2 Vice-Presidents, Secretary,
Treasurer (& Public Officer)• Committee of Management from all
States, Territories and New Zealand, journal editor, post-graduate early career representative, Newsletter editor, conference convenors
• See the President’s Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBEq1I0I4r8
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Aims• To promote study, understanding, and co-operation
in the field of Criminology• To bring together persons actively engaged, or
who have been actively engaged, in teaching and / or practice in the field of Criminology
• To foster training and research in Criminology in institutions of learning, and in law enforcement, judicial, and correctional agencies
• To encourage communication within the field of Criminology through publications and conferences
• To promote and foster understanding of Criminology by parliaments, governments, and the public
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Benefits of membership• Access to the members’ Website : www.anzsoc.org• Access to YouTube videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/anzsoc• Access to SAGE sites:
http://www.socialsciencespace.com/ and http://www.crimspace.com/group/ANZSOC
• Reduced registration fee for the annual conference ($260 min. for conference in 2011)
• Receive the three issues of the journal each year• Eligibility to receive Awards provided by the Society• Attend special seminars and workshops in each state
which provide forums for exchanging views of recent developments in crime and criminology, as well as opportunities to meet visiting distinguished scholars
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ANZ Journal of CriminologyFor over 30 years, the Australian and New Zealand
Journal of Criminology has been presenting a professional eclectic approach to the tertiary field of criminology by promoting quality research and debate on crime and criminal justice. The journal has:
- a diversity of theoretical and methodological articles
- peer review of all articles- special topic features
- current ethical / ideological debates Disciplines covered include: criminology
and criminal justice, psychology, law, politics, history, sociology, forensic sciences
Current journal rating: 25/46 – impact o.821 Find out more at: http://anj.sagepub.com
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Website resources• Publications – Journal, Newsletter (PacifiCrim)• Code of Ethics• Employment opportunities• Local and international links• Conference information• Secure membership list • Archival material
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Conferences• November 2012 – Auckland, New Zealand
• October 2013 – Brisbane, Queensland
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Awards 2012• Distinguished Criminologist Award• Allen Austin Bartholomew Award supported by
SAGE• New Scholar Prize• Student Paper Prize• Adam Sutton Crime Prevention Award• New Zealand Student Award for Best Abstract
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Distinguished Criminologist Award• For outstanding, significant and sustained contribution
to Australian or New Zealand criminology in one or more of the following areas: teaching and scholarship; advancing international appreciation of criminology through research and publications; or involvement in criminology in public life.
• The award is made in recognition of the recipient’s lifetime contribution to criminology.
• The award is based on the majority decision of the ANZSOC Committee of Management each year
• Certificate presented at the next conference• Recipient writes an article for the Journal reflecting on
criminology during the period of their career
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Allen Austin Bartholomew Award• Named after the first editor of the Journal, former
ANZSOC President, and prison psychiatrist• The best article in the ANZ Journal of
Criminology in the preceding year• Certificate presented at the next conference• $500 towards travel and registration costs for the
conference• Supported by SAGE publications with
£100 worth of SAGE books for the winner
• No formal application necessary
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New Scholar Prize• Best publication in criminology by a Society
member within 5 years of their first full-time or fractional academic or research position
• Sole or first authorship; refereed paper• Published 1 November 2010 to 1 January 2012• Only one application per year• Certificate and $500 towards travel and
registration costs for the conference• Apply by 1 April 2012 (self nomination)
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Student Paper Prize• Best student paper in criminology by a Society
member• Undergraduate, honours, masters coursework• Degree not yet conferred when written• Sole authors only; < 8,000 words (including
references)• Supported by an academic• Submitted 1 November 2010 to 1 January 2012• Certificate and $500 towards travel and
registration costs for the conference• Apply by 1 April 2012
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Adam Sutton Crime Prevention Award• Named after Adam Sutton (1950-2010), Associate
Professor in Criminology at the University of Melbourne• For the best publication or report in the area
of crime prevention• Must: (a)
demonstrate pragmatic and workable solutions to Australasian crime problems; (b) reflect the values of a tolerant and inclusive society; and
• (c) be founded in theory and research on crime prevention• Published / finalised between 1 November 2010 and 1 Jan
2012• Certificate and Crime Prevention Book and one year’s free
membership (for non-ANZSOC members)• Closing date 1 April 2012
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New Zealand Student Award• Best Conference paper abstract submitted by a New
Zealand resident currently studying criminology at postgraduate level at a New Zealand University
• Indigenous people are particularly encouraged to apply
• Abstracts submitted for the next ANZSOC main conference in Australia or New Zealand
• Free registration and A$500 towards travel and accommodation costs for presenting at the conference, on condition that the paper is presented and receipts submitted
• Application is through the normal conference call for papers
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Why not join now?Go to: www.anzsoc.orgMembership feesFull Member (residing in Australia, New Zealand or the South Pacific):One-year fee: A$155.00 Biennial fee: A$265.00Online Member (Ordinary membership, wherever residing, but with electronic access to the ANZ Journal of Criminology rather than printed copies):
One-year fee: A$85.00 Student Member (full-time students residing in Aust, New Zealand or the South Pacific):
One-year fee: A$85.00Overseas Member (residing outside Australia, New Zealand or the South Pacific):One year fee: A$165.00Biennial fee: A$285.00
Email: [email protected]
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