ICJ MA Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events:
This upcoming Friday, December 5, at 3:00 PM EDT on-campus in room 610 Haaren Hall, the Center on Terrorism is proud to present, "Making Peace in Northern Ireland." This event celebrates the release of Dr. Charles B. Strozier's new book, which examines the remarkable process that led to peace in Northern Ireland after decades of violence and the Good Friday Agreement.
Join us as His Excellency, Mr. Joan Forner Rovira discusses Andorra's efforts to secure a funded mandate for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict.
NEWPORT BUILDING #113W - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 3:45 PM TO 5:45 PM
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ICJ MA Conferences
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ICJ MA Skills Workshops!
November 20th Via Zoom: Reading and Understanding Findings in Quantitative Research Workshop by May Pascaud
The ICJ MA program is excited to continue the Fall 2025 research workshop series! Learn to refine your research skills with methods, resources, and new AI features. MA students online and on campus will have the option to take part in reading and understanding findings in quantitative research. This is an incredible opportunity especially for students interested in pursuing a PhD, students in ICJ 715: Research and Methods, and for anyone working on a final project.
on November 20th on Zoom!
ICJ MA Alumni Job Talk for International Organizations!
The International Crime and Justice MA Degree Program is excited to be hosting our successful alumni for career talks! If you are interested in learning more from alumni on how they received their current positions in organizations from PRIVATE SECTOR, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC SECTOR, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, DOCTORAL STUDIES & ACADEMIC CAREERS, AND CYBER RELATED CAREERS. Come join us on Zoom as guest speakers discuss how their journeys here in our program encouraged them to pursue careers as crime specialists, data analysts, cybersecurity analysts, financial crime specialists, and many more.
Previous Alumni Career Talks for Fall 2025
November 21st, 12-1 pm: Cyber-Related Careers
Are you interested in a career in an Cyber-Related Careers? Come join the ICJ MA Job Talk Zoom event as Alumni from our program discuss their journeys from academia to their current careers.
Click here to watch the recording: LINK
Guest Speakers for the Cyber-Related Careers:
- Michael Voisel, Director of Global Intelligence, Oracle
- Geoff Moran, Digital Forensic Investigator, Washington Country Sherrif's Office, Oregon
- Jovanni Rodriguez, Team Lead, AML Department, BetMGM
October 31st: Non-Governmental Organization Careers
Click here to watch the recording: LINK
Guest Speakers for the Non-Governmental Organizations:
- Nora Stenersen, M.A., Crisis and Safety Coordinator, International Rescue Committee
- Laura Galeano, M.A., PFLAG National/Straight for Equality
- Hala Bouhafa, M.A., Analyst ii, Child Victim Identification Program, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
September 26th: Doctoral study and Academic Careers
Click here to watch the recording: LINK
Guest Speakers for the Doctoral Studies and Academic Careers:
- Dhanya Babu, M.A., Doctoral Candidate, Program of Doctoral Studies in Criminal Justice, CUNY Graduate Center/John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Sebastián Galleguillos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, UMass Boston
- Ran Hu, PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Social Work, The Ohio State University
Alumni Career Talks for Spring 2025
April 25th: International Organizations
Click here to watch the recording: LINK
Guest Speakers for the international organizations:
- Julie Park, Partnerships Team Lead, UNICEF Istanbul
- Katalin Downing, Administrative Officer, UNDSS Kyiv
- Yousif Almasri, Fund Portfolio, UNDP NY
- Giorgio Ravaigi, Team Lead, Case Intake Screening & Intellegence, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, & Malaria
March 28th: Private Sector Careers
Click here to watch the recording: LINK
Guest Speakers for the private sector:
- Jonathon Simmons, Apple Global Security Investigations
- Pelumi Raji-Bolaji, Cybersecurity as a Product Development Analyst at Mastercard
- Michael Temple, Financial Crime Specialist
ICJ MA Alumni Job Talk for the Public Sector
Are you interested in a career after graduation? Come and join the ICJ MA Job Talk Zoom event as Alumni from our program discuss their journeys from academia to their current careers.
Click here to watch the recording: LINK
Guest Speakers for the public sector:
- Christina Rusu, Crime Specialist, NYPD
- Joanna Callen, Deputy Superintendent, Ministry of National Security Jamaica
- Dan Cosgrove, Director, Data Analysis MTA Headquarters Office of Security
Peer-to-Peer Workshop - Court Case Search: How to Utilize Databases and AI to Search for Court Cases
Click here to watch the recording: LINK
UNITAR Global Diplomacy Initiative Fellowship Spring 2025 Information Session!
If you are interested in the UNITAR GDI program the information session was recorded and can be seen here: Link
Students who are accepted to the UNITAR GDI program pay the program fee directly to UNITAR. Upon completion of the program, and all the academic requirements, the ICJ MA program processes three external credits for you as ICJ 794. Many students in our program have enjoyed their GDI experience.
October 22nd, 5 pm - Guest Talk by Dr. Rick Rodriguez: The 4-Ms of Transnational Organized Crime: Understanding the Lifecycle
Transnational Organized Crime: New Threats, New Responses Event!
The International Crime and Justice MA program is proud to present the Transnational Organized Crime: New Threats, New Responses event
The moderator for this event is a representative from UNODC and our program is in partnership with the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Aside from the plethora of invaluable knowledge that will be gleaned from this event, as a student you will have the unique opportunity to network with members of the United Nations and the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.
2025 UN High-Level Political Forum HLPF Side Event: "Strengthening Civil Society Voices in Drug Policy for Sustainable Development"
"Strengthening Civil Society Voices in Drug Policy for Sustainable Development" hosted by the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum.
This side event will spotlight the essential contributions of civil society in shaping inclusive drug policies that advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While SDG 3 explicitly addresses drug-related issues under its health targets, effective and equitable drug policies are also vital to achieving broader goals such as reducing inequality (SDG 10) and promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16) and many others. The event will underscore the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships, recognizing that meaningful engagement of civil society enhances accountability, ensures community-centered approaches, and strengthens efforts across sectors to address the complex interlinkages between drug policy and sustainable development.
PAST ICJ & JOHN JAY EVENTS:
Career Paths in Criminology
Rhino Man Movie Screening
If you are interested in movies, wildlife, and justice, please consider watching the film "Rhino Man," Directed by John Jurko II, and Miriam Ratkovicova (Managing Director/Risk & Financial Advisory).
Please consider watching this film to learn, explore, and watch the heroic tale of rangers who would risk their life to preserve wildlife!e
ICJ Valentine's Day Tea & Cookie Decorating Party
In the Sociology Department Conference Room!
If you are an online student who wishes to participate, please email glgray@jjay.cuny.edu with your address, name, and we will mail you a fun card decorating kit and information to participate on zoom with us!
Conflict-Related Sex and Gender-Based Violence Crimes in Celebration of International Women's Day Event
In honor of International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 11, the Center for International Human Rights is hosting a panel discussion about the conflict related sex and gender based violence crimes. Dr. Heidi Matthews, social activist Yasmin Ullah, and Dr. Jana Arsovska will be the guest speakers for this event! Please consider attending if you are interested in learning more and broadening your understanding of sex and gender based violent crimes.
Inside Global Cybercrime Investigations: Lessons from Interpol
