Two exciting award opportunities through the academy of criminal justice sciences (ACJS) with focus in region one
Academy Criminal Justice Agency or Non-Profit Organization Leadership and Innovation Award
Academy Leadership and Innovation Award
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1. Academy Criminal Justice Agency or Non-Profit Organization Leadership and Innovation Award
NEW AWARD: The deadline for Nominations is August 1, 2022.
Nominations sent to: Cassandra L. Reyes, creyes@wcupa.edu
Copy nomination to: Claire Renzetti, claire.renzetti@uky.edu
Criminal justice agencies and non-profit organizations include agencies such as corrections, police, victim services, juvenile justice, case management and treatment, drug/alcohol and mental health services, and community coalitions, as well as research, government, or public service, along with related and ancillary programs, and services.
This award will be given in recognition of a criminal justice agency or non-profit organization whose work has had a direct, positive, and significant effect on the criminal justice system, with a commitment to improving the criminal justice system. These contributions may include community outreach, program development, policy implementation, education, training, direct services, research, and legislative action.
To be eligible for this award, the candidate shall have:
1. Been an outstanding agency or non-profit organization and innovator in or related to the criminal justice system.
2. Demonstrated commitment to improving the criminal justice system.
3. Contributed to criminal justice or related programs, relevant policies, or community development.
4. Provided exemplary service to its community.
5. The agency or non-profit organization is located within the region the Annual Meeting is being held and the award will be received.
Nominees need not be institutional ACJS members. Regional Organizations affiliated with ACJS and ACJS members may nominate a criminal justice agency or non-profit organization for this award by submitting a letter of nomination. The nomination letters shall include the nominees’ full contact information and rationale for the nomination. The winner of this award is expected to send an agency or organizational representative to the ACJS Annual Meeting and will receive a $600 travel stipend.
2. Academy Leadership and Innovation Award
The deadline for Nominations is August 1, 2022. Nominations sent to: Michele Bratina, Region 1 (Northeast) Trustee, mbratina@wcupa.edu; Copy nomination to: Claire Renzetti, claire.renzetti@uky.edu.
Nominations of practitioners are being accepted for the new ACJS Leadership and Innovator Award. Practitioners are individuals employed in a professional capacity in the criminal justice system, related and ancillary programs, services, and agencies such as victim services, juvenile justice, case management and treatment, drug/alcohol and mental health services, and community coalitions, as well as research, government, or public service.
This award will be given in recognition of a practitioner whose work has had a direct, positive, and significant effect on the criminal justice system, with a commitment to improving the criminal justice system. These contributions may include program development, policy implementation, education, training, direct services, research, and legislative action. To be eligible for this award, the candidate shall have:
1. Been an outstanding leader and innovator in a professional capacity.
2. Demonstrated commitment to improving the criminal justice system.
3. Contributed to criminal justice or related programs, relevant policies, or community development.
4. Provided exemplary professional service to his or her organization.
Nominees need not be ACJS members. Regional Organizations affiliated with ACJS and ACJS members may nominate a practitioner for this award by submitting a letter of nomination. The nomination letters shall include the nominees’ full contact information, resume, and rationale for the nomination. The winner of this award is expected to attend the ACJS Annual Meeting and will receive a $600 travel stipend.