Movement for the Development of Criminology in Africa

PROPOSAL

FOR

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF

THE

ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINOLOGY

AND

SECURITY STUDIES

 OF

NIGERIA

(ACSSON)

INTRODUCTION

This proposal seeks to establish The Association of Students of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria (ACSSON). The need to establish the Association is engendered by the existence of Criminology and Security Studies as a course of disciple and its relevance is to undertake pragmatic and scientific study of crime and criminals in Nigeria; given the endemic nature of socio-economic crimes, corruption and corrupt individuals and groups in our country presently.

The spate of insecurity in Nigeria presently which has awaken the conscience and attention of every well-meaning Nigerian and the international community to embark on wider consultations, researches and studies with the view to pre-empting and proffering possible solution to the menace; using Criminology and Security Studies (CSS) as a benchmark are also salient reasons and purpose of this Association. This effort however, can be achieved through panoramic and realistic studies of criminal trends, crime statistics, researches, analysis, reporting, prevention, control and punishment via the use of most up-to-date scientific methodologies obtainable in the international community.

The Association further looks forward to bringing together all persons (male and female) involved in the study and practice of Criminology and Security Studies and those who have genuine interest in partnership and sustenance of the ongoing fight against crime, corruption, terrorism and security threats; to learn, share information or experience, for the purpose of promoting criminological awareness and operations in Nigeria and beyond. However, there are no other better ways through which this foregoing aims and objectives can be achieved than through the formation of legitimate Association like the Association of Criminology And Security Studies of Nigeria (ACSSON). There is urgent need to form a united front for the purpose of championing the cause of insecurity in Nigeria; for the interest of peace, security, freedom, human rights, economic growth, good governance, law and order and for the general wellbeing of every Nigerian citizen and aliens. It is worthy of note, to mention that no association like the Association of Criminology And Security Studies of Nigeria (ACSSON) has ever existed in Nigeria and in most African countries, as a scholastic body to undertake thorough and unbiased studies on critical areas like crime and security. The field of criminology involves the study of crime and criminal behavior, how society reacts to crime, as well as ways to prevent crime. Criminology careers include local, state, and federal corrections, criminal investigation, forensic science, law enforcement, private investigation, research and policy studies, and numerous other jobs working for local, state, and federal government agencies. Since the global emergence of the new understanding of the concept of ‘security’ as the only mechanism for propagating global socio-economic prosperity,  peace law and order, security is now  widely seen as “an all-encompassing condition in which individual citizen lives in freedom, peace and safety, participate fully in the process of governance, enjoy the protection of fundamental rights, have access to resources and the basic necessities of life; and inhabit an environment which is not detrimental to their health and well-being” (South African White Paper on Defence, 1996).

It is a historical realism that crime is as old as the existence of mankind on the surface of the earth. Consequently, crime has become an omnipresent temptation to which all mankind is vulnerable. Nevertheless, there has been a progressive effort deliberately made by every society to combat crime; such effort range from enacting laws, rules and regulations to engaging members of the public including private sector by paying them to give full attention to issues that are incumbent to the collective wellbeing of the society. Such category of people include the military (Army, Navy and Air Force), the police and Para-military organizations like the Nigerian Immigration Services, Nigerian Custom Services, The Nigerian Prison Services, Federal Road Safety Corps,  Civil Society Organizations and so on.

The essence of making rules and regulations or formulating policies in any social setting is to guide the conduct of people since any breach of peace or code of conduct, rules and regulations and laws that are put in place to police the affairs of the people is regarded not only as security threat but also seen as that which violets the collective conscience of the entire society.

Moreover, it is noteworthy to state that circumstances have bestowed the need to establish and run the Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria (ACSSON) on us; particularly scholars in Criminology, Penology, Victimology and other fields of study from Criminal Justice Systems. Many thanks to both Salem University and  the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), the only Federal University in Nigeria that gives full attention to the scientific study and practice of Criminology and Security Studies since its inception in 2002. The advent and adoption of the course into their prospectus have ushered new hope for breeding  Criminologists and Security Experts in Nigeria, to emerge and to continue in the quest for providing a lasting solution to all manner of criminal activities, which if not checkmated, would erode all benefits of democracy, social and political values of Nigeria. There is urgent need to build and consolidate a well intentioned organization like ACSSON. This can be achieved by embarking on relentless studies, researches, consultations and joint partnership with local and foreign agencies including NGOs to further tackle the issue of crime and insecurity in our national life.

In facilitating the ongoing efforts of the Nigerian Government under the able leadership of His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who has openly demonstrated his premium interest in security of lives and property in Nigeria, the Association aims at tackling the problems of crimes, criminals, insecurity, terrorism, and other social vices that are inimical to our socio-economic prosperity through the use of public enlightenment machineries.  The endemic nature of crime and corruption in all social strata need both scientific and pragmatic approach through collating of crime statistics for both studies and analyses.

ADOPTION

The entire members of the Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria (ACSSON) have adopted this initiative and genuinely affirm their interest to pursue the aims and objectives contained therein. It is therefore very important that all stakeholders particularly in Criminology and security industry including the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) should embrace this initiative; to enable the Association continue with its giant stride in breeding a new crop of Criminologists and intelligence-oriented security personnel, who would continue the fight against crime and security threats inherent in most parts of the country presently. It is expected that this effort if sustained, will further assuage these ugly trends and entrench peace, economic stability, good governance, social justice, law and order and economic prosperity in our society. The organization further seeks partnership with all stakeholders, especially those that frown at crime, corruption and crooked ways of administering social justice across the globe; to identify and work tirelessly with us to achieve the above objectives. This is a clarion call to national service- to serve our fatherland at this critical time!

CONCLUSION

In view of the above, we wish to draw your attention to the aims and objectives as contained in the body of rules of this noble Association.

The CONSTITUTION

OF

THE ASSOCIATION

OF

 CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES

OF

NIGERIA

                                                         (ASCSSON)

PREAMBLE

We, the members of the Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria, a not for-profit and non-political organization do firmly and solemnly resolve to provide for ourselves a constitution and to be governed by the provisions therein contained. The Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria is an international organization whose members pursue scholarly, scientific and professional knowledge concerning the measurement, etiology, consequences, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency; and to complement the Government’s efforts in breeding a new crop of Criminologists and Security Experts in Nigeria. Our operations and practices shall include but not limited to local, national and regional coverage but shall be a global voice against crime, security threats, terrorism and corruption.

CHAPTER ONE

[Arrangement of Sections]

                       THE CONSTITUTION

1.01.    NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION

The name of the organization shall be called the Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria (also known or otherwise referred to ACSSON where the contexts so apply.

1.02.        MOTTO:        Combating Crime Through Intelligence

1.03.   AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

(i).   To bring together in one multi-disciplinary society all persons or group of persons actively involve in the study and practice of Criminology and Security Studies for the purpose of undertaking scientific study of crime and criminals, research, teaching, practice, exchange of information and ideas.

(ii).       To foster criminological scholarship, research, education and training, within academic institutions and securing possible affiliation with all stakeholders in the fields of  criminology and security studies, criminal justice systems, penology, victimology,  including the United Nations security alms; with the view to proffering possible solution to the scourge of insecurity both in Nigeria, Africa and across the globe.

(iii).      To constantly embark on such training and/or creation of awareness or education of members of this society including members of the public on the roles expected of them with regard to maintenance of peace, law and order, fight anti-corruption crusade and to highlight the possible outcome of crime in the society

(iv).      To promote social justice through the use of media both print and electronic and to persuade government agencies and legal institutions to embrace the best practices in the discharge of their day-to-day activities.

(v).       To encourage scholarly, scientific and practical exchange and cooperation among those engaged in criminology with the view to preventing and fighting crimes through intelligence and by embracing objectivity in crime analysis and reporting, using every available information on crime statistics in Nigeria and beyond.

(vi).      To serve as a forum for the dissemination of criminological knowledge and experiences in order to promote criminology and security studies in Nigeria, in line with international best practices.

(vii).     To organize, partner with or host meetings, seminars, excursions, field tours, workshops, conferences etc for the purpose of learning, practice and to further  propagate  the aims and objectives of this Association.

CHAPTER TWO

201.  CODE OF CONDUCT

The purpose of this Code is to offer some guidance to scholars and researchers, in the field of criminology and security studies in keeping with the aims of the society, to value and promote the highest ethical standards in criminological research and practice. Members should read the Code in line with any other professional ethical guidelines or Codes of practice to which they are subject, including the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The operational standard of the Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria general principle is that scholars and researchers should ensure that their operations or researches are undertaken to the highest possible methodological standard and the highest quality in order that maximum achievable and benefits accrue to the society. That is to restore public confidence in partnership and involvement in security management and practice in Nigeria through sensitization mechanisms.

2.02. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Scholars or researchers should:

(i)                 Advance knowledge about criminological and security issues;

    (ii).         Identify and seek to ameliorate factors which restrict the development of their professional competence and integrity;

   (iii).         Take all reasonable steps to ensure that their qualifications,  

               capabilities, claims or views are not misrepresented by others;

(iv).            Seek appropriate experience or training to improve their professional competence, and identify and deal with any factors which threaten or restrict their professional integrity and coverage by deliberately displaying honesty, accountability and justice in their various areas of  expertise.

(v).             Refrain from laying false claims, representation or involvement in any act or inaction capable of bringing disrepute to their own image or violating the sanctity of this noble profession;

(vi).            Correct with diplomacy, any perceived misrepresentations and adopt the highest standards in all their professional relationships with institutions and colleagues whatever their status;

(vii).           Check the reliability of their source of information especially when using the internet;

(viii).        Respect people’s privacy, opinion, rights and privileges, copy

right regulations, and avoid any action which is capable of undermining the ethics of this profession or any other profession thereof;

(ix).            Not form cliques or any divisive interest group within the Association, or indulge in such activities that are capable of undermining the ideals of social justice, global peace and security;

(x).                   Any member, who knowing full well that a particular action or     

inaction, to the   best of his or her knowledge is a punishable

offence  or a felonious crime and decided to commit it, under any

guise, shall if discovered by this Association be summoned for  interrogation, and sanctioned appropriately or in extreme cases shall stand to lose his or her membership or been expelled and hand  over to  the law enforcement agency to face the law. Hence, every member of this Association shall see him or herself as a custodian of law and officer of peace at all times.

CHAPTER THREE

3.01.    MEMBERSHIP

The membership into the Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria (ACSSON) shall be opened strictly to persons (male or female) or group of persons with genuine interest and identity. Such person or group of persons should without compulsion accept and abide by the rules and regulations guiding the conduct of this Association. Any other person(s) whose studies, practices and duties relate to, and/or conforms to the rules, aims and objectives of this Association, and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, shall indicate interest under any category that suit his or her areas of operation. Membership into this organization is voluntary and not compulsory.

3.02. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS

(i).        Every member of this Association (whether male or female) shall abide by the rules and regulations guiding the conduct of this organization; such rules and regulations shall include any amendments or alterations which may be carried out from time to time, for the purpose of promoting the interest of this Association.

(ii).       Every member shall participate effectively in the affairs or any such activities deemed appropriate for the progress, academic excellence, peace, security, social and political interest of Nigeria and any other issue of global concern.

(iii).      It is the compulsory duty of every member to pay his or her annual, quarterly, monthly dues, or any such levy fixed in agreement with the Association; for the growth, payment of staff, sponsorship of viable projects and for any other reason (s), provided that such reason (s) does not contradict the provisions of this constitution or any other law of the land.

(iv).      Every member of this Association shall be entitled to all benefits, rights and privileges and any such treatment due for all members, provided that he or she remains resolute to the achievement of the aims and objectives of this organization.

(v).       Membership of this Association is not transferable including its resources or materials of whatever state, provided that such material or information has not been approved for public consumption or any security issues that are capable of undermining public peace and security should not be disclosed except to the appropriate person or group of persons intended.

(vi).      No member of this Association shall be a member or partner of, any secrete society, cult group, militant, terrorist or any obnoxious sect that pose security threat to the nation or any part thereof; whether directly or indirectly, or any interest group that plan, sponsor or advocate the use of violence.

3.03. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Every bonafide member of this Association shall:

(1).       be entitled to all rights and privileges contained in this Constitution. Such rights and privileges shall include but not limited to: undertaking scientific study of crime and criminals both within and outside Nigeria, research, teaching, practice; exchange of information and ideas, experience, job vacancies local and international;

(2).       have unlimited access to academic resources, materials, emblems, and any other material resources which this Association has deemed fit for such use by the members; including scholarships or research grants.

(3).       be entitled to scholarship offered by the organization, whether in financial state or direct sponsorship or as may be specified by the ruling body of the organization.

(4).       be entitled to nomination for  promotion, franchise, award, gifts, assignments, recommendations and any such incentive due for members who have performed exceptionally for any task or activities which promote the interest of this Association.

(5).       be duly considered and approved for local and foreign trips, including seminars, conferences, workshops, trainings, research, debates, provided that he or she has satisfied all necessary requirements for such consideration;

(6).       be protected from public harm including protection of his or her basic rights, intellectual property, especially where his or her security and/or constitutional rights have been infringed upon. The Association shall strive to promote access to social justice, equity and fairness for all persons.

(7).       be visited, assisted or supported both in time (s) of celebration or sorrow, provided that such member has passed timely and accurate information to the organization concerning his or her situation. There shall be mutual love and genuine concern for the collective wellbeing of every member of this organization, which should be demonstrated without bias, fear or favour;

(8).       This does not cover where the member deliberately gets him or herself involved in such conduct which violets the law of the land and the ethics of his or her profession which he or she has full knowledge of.

3.04     MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Full Member

(i)                 Those who are engaged in the discipline of criminology or criminal justice systems, security and/or forensic studies as defined in the 

Provisions of this Constitution shall be qualified as full member.

 (ii).      Student Membership

Those studying in appropriate disciplines in colleges and universities or other relevant institutions approved by the government for the purpose of learning or practice of Criminology, Criminal Justice Systems, penology, Forensic and Security Studies. Such membership extends to both male and female who has indicated interest, and who have satisfied the requirements for admission.

(iii). Members with Scholastic Interest

This category of membership shall accommodate the interest of those who do not want to earn a career in Criminology, Security or in the field of Criminal Justice Systems but are interested in acquiring a basic knowledge in it; for the purpose of learning, understanding, improvement of personal security consciousness, advising, partnership and facilitating of criminological knowledge in Nigeria, etc. This category of members shall have access to both print and online resources but may not hold any elective positions.

(iv). International Members

Scholars and professionals in the field of Criminology, Security, Penology, Victimology, and Criminal Justice related field are allowed to join as international members. Such a person whether male or female shall read and understand, and willingly sign the membership form; and agree to be bound by the provisions of the constitution. All membership rights including right to vote shall be given to him or her.

3.05.    TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP/FEES

(i).        Full Member             

 (ii).      Student Member                  

(iii).      International Member

(iv).      Members with scholastic interest

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES AND JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

3.06.    Loss of Membership

A member of this organization shall lose his or her membership under the following conditions:

(i).        If he or she, knowing full well that an act or omission is criminal and against the ethics of his or her profession and goes ahead to commit it, under any guise or using his or her membership to perpetrate same unlawful act;

(ii).       If the said member belong to, sponsor or habour any secret society as contained in Section 62-68 of the Nigerian Criminal Code;

(iii).      Such member upon discovery, shall be summoned for sanctions by the disciplinary committee of this Association.

CHAPTER FOUR

4.01.   THE EXECUTIVE BOARD                                              

The following offices shall exist for the purpose of smooth running of this Association:

 (i).       President

(i).        Vice President

(iii).      Secretary

 (iv).   Financial Secretary

(v).       Treasurer

(vi).      Public Relation Officer (PRO)

(vii).     Board of Trustee

(viii).  District Coordinators/deputies

(ix).    Legal Adviser

(x).     External Auditors

4.02.  DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVES

(a).    President

The President shall be the Chief Executive of the Society, shall represent the Society at formal gatherings, shall preside over the meetings of the Executive Board, shall preside over the Annual Meeting, and shall appoint, subject to the approval of the Executive Board, such committees as deemed necessary.

(b). Vice President

The Vice President shall preside over the meeting of the Society in the absence of the President and shall be empowered to conduct all necessary business of the Society in the event that a vacancy exists in the office of the President, or upon the disability of the President.

(c).       Secretary

The Secretary shall maintain, take, and keep accurate records of all in-coming and outgoing correspondences, preparation, typesetting and safe-keeping of all documentations, stamps and

seals of the Association.  His or her signature shall be appended on all official documents of the Association.

(d). Financial Secretary

The Financial Secretary shall keep the record of all in-coming and out-going financial transactions of the Association. He or she shall partake in the endorsement of all financial documentations.

(e). Treasurer

The Treasurer shall keep all physical monetary values and shall endorse all forms of financial transactions of the Association. He or she shall act on behalf of the Financial Secretary if he or she is unavailable.

(f). Public Relation Officer (PRO)

The Public Relation Officer (PRO) shall oversee the dissemination of information to both members of the Association and the general public. This shall include advert placement on journals and online medium.

(g). Board of Trustee

The Board of Trustees (BOT) shall be the advisory council to the Association and serve as part of the Executive Board in terms of decision-making and project implementation.

(h). District Coordinators/deputies

The office of the District Coordinators/Deputies shall exist for the purpose of effective collation of information and reporting of all district activities to the head office; and to enhance distance cohesion among the members. He or she shall take considerable action on behalf of the Association at the order of the President or his vice when necessary.

(i).     Legal Adviser

 The Legal Adviser shall oversee all legal matters arising from the conduct of the Association both internal and external issues. He or she shall stand to perform all legal rites of the Association including swearing-in of all elected and appointed officers, with regard to strict adherence to provisions of the constitution of the Association.

(j). External Auditors

The service of an external auditor shall be employed to carefully review the financial performance of the Association. The result of their assessment shall be made public and all due processes that ensure transparency and accountability in all expenses shall be duly followed.

4.03.    ELECTIVE OFFICES

The following positions shall be opened for election

            (i).        President

            (ii).       Vice President

            (iii).      Secretary

            (iv).      Treasurer

4.04.   POSITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

(i).        The Financial Secretary

(ii).       The Public Relation Officer (PRO)

(iii).      The District Coordinators/deputies

(iv).      Other offices that may exist for the purpose of smooth running of the Association.

4.05     MEETINGS

 The meeting of the Association shall be:

(i).        Monthly- There shall be a monthly meeting for the Executive Board and Board of Trustees to review issues, projects and progress of the organization.

(iii).      Annual General Meeting (AGM)

There shall be an Annual General Meeting to review the performance of the Association. The following shall be the dominant issues that will characterize the AGM:

(a).       Review of the performance of all staff and the general performance of the Association.

(b).       Presentation of awards for performing members of the Association.

(c).       Project implementation

(c).       Election of new members.

4.06.   EVENTS

There shall be periodic events like Seminars, workshops or conferences.

(i).        Seminars: The Association shall organize and host a seminar to educate it members and the members of the public on varied issues that promote both academic activities and issues of national importance. This shall be held monthly or as may be determined by the organization.

(ii).       Workshops: The Association shall also arrange, organize, partner with or host any such workshop on any pressing issues such as Cybercrime, corruption, security, etc for the purpose of practical  training of its members or the public; to foster better understanding about a particular concept. This shall be held quarterly (every six months) of each year.

(iii).      Annual Conference: The organization shall organize annual conference which shall be held once every year. This shall give room for foreign experts, notable professionals from other relevant fields, government agencies, Civil Society Organizations, opinion leaders, etc. Such conference shall give room for individuals or groups to present a paper on the selected theme of the event. The organization shall arrange and prepare an award for the event to acknowledge the efforts of those who have performed exceptionally in the event. 

CHAPTER  FIVE

5.01.     FUNDING

(A).      Funding of this Association shall be by:

1. a.       Membership dues
2. b.      Levies
3. c.       Freewill donation
4. d.      Security and non-security agencies
5. e.       Grants from government and other agencies

5.02.     AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION

The constitution of the Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria (ACSSON) shall remain flexible. Amendment shall be by 2/3 majority of the general assembly, well constituted with the consent of the President.

WEBSITE FORMAT

1. 1.  Home
2. 2.  About us
3. 3.  Constitution
4. 4.  Publications
5. 5.  Events/Conferences
6. 6.  Projects
7. 7.  Membership
8. 8.  Online Forum
9. 9.  Contact us

10. Useful Links

1. 1.  HOME

Welcome to the website of the Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria (ACSSON).  The Association aims to further the interests and knowledge of both academic and professional people who are engaged in the study, practice, teaching, research on public culture and awareness about crime, criminal behaviour and the criminal justice systems in Nigeria.  ACSSON exists mainly to incorporate the interest of both men and women who are actively involve in undertaking scientific studies on crime and criminals with the view to proffering lasting solution to crime, injustice and lawlessness; thereby promoting peace, orderliness, social harmony and good governance both in Nigeria and across the globe. Please explore our website to find information about the most-up-to-date developments in Criminology and Criminal Justice Systems in Nigeria and beyond. The Society provides useful links to other websites of potential criminological bodies and job vacancies in criminology and security (across the globe.

Criminology and Security Studies evolve to bring in new and better understanding of “Security” as “an all-encompassing condition in which individual citizen lives in freedom, peace and safety, participate fully in the process of governance, enjoy the protection of fundamental rights, have access to resources and the basic necessities of life; and inhibit an environment which is not detrimental to their health and well-being” (South African White Paper on Defence, 1996). Therefore, it is our belief that you will choose to remain law-abiding and security conscious at all times because no criminals will go unpunished! We enjoin you to stay glued to this site for more updates.

Best Wishes,

M. C. Nwokwu

     President

1. 2.  ABOUT US

The Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria is a non-governmental and international organization whose members pursue scholarly, scientific, and professional knowledge concerning the measurement, etiology, consequences, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency in Nigeria.

The Association’s aims and objectives are to encourage the exchange, in a multidisciplinary setting, of those engaged in research, teaching, and practice in Criminology and/or Security management and practice so as to foster criminological scholarship, and to serve as a forum for the dissemination of criminological information across Nigeria and beyond. Our members include students, practitioners, and academicians from the many fields of criminal justice and criminology and security agencies.

1. PUBLICATIONS

The Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria’s publications consist of the following journals:

There are four formats for presenting information to the Association and to members of the public.

(a). Electronic Journal or Newsletter (Ms-Word, PDF, Power Point Presentations)

(b). Print Journal

(c). Audio-visual journal (CD, DVD)

The journal shall focus on six key issues:

1. 1.      Criminology
2. 2.      Criminal Justice Systems
3. 3.      Security/Forensic Studies
4. 4.      Public Policy/social ethics
5. 5.      Good Governance
6. 6.      Information on Copyrights, Permissions, and Guide for Authors.

The Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria publish six information-oriented journals, which covers a wide range of broad issues on Criminology and Security Studies as a course of discipline Public Policies that promote socio-political ethics in the society while each journal seeks to publish state-of-the-art research on important substantive issues, their individual publication focus differs.  To provide more guidance to authors in their manuscript submission decisions, the following descriptions of each journal’s publication priorities are provided.  Although unavoidable overlaps between the six journals are to be expected, we hope the descriptions below will prove helpful. 

CRIMINOLOGY

• Criminological journals shall centre its objective on the publication of articles that advance the theoretical and research agenda of criminology and criminal justice systems in Nigeria.
• It shall be committed to the study of crime, deviant behaviour, and related phenomena as addressed in the social and behavioral sciences and the fields of law, criminal justice security, society and governance-related history.
• Its emphasis is upon empirical research and scientific methodology, with priority given to articles reporting original research, evidences and preventive measures.
• It includes articles needed to advance criminology and criminal justice as a scientific discipline.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE:

• Its central objective is to publish articles that strengthen the role of research in the development of criminal justice policy and practice. It is committed to empirical studies that assess criminal justice policy or practice, and provide evidence-based support for new, modified, or alternative policies and practices for the wellbeing of the society.
• Its emphasis is upon providing more informed dialogue about criminal justice policies and practices and the empirical evidence related to these policies and practices; especially as it pertains to crime prevention, law and order in the society.
• It includes articles needed to advance the relationship between criminological research and criminal justice policy and practice in compliance with international standards.

SECURITY:

Journals on security shall focus on incumbent issues that are vital to security management and practice in Nigeria, such as public safety, human rights, environmental, economic, and health security.

 PUBLIC POLICY

Journals on public policies shall focus on such policies, laws, rules and regulations made for public consumption, safety, administrative competence, transparency, accountability and for the promotion of orderly society.

GOOD GOVERNANCE

Publications featuring good governance shall include but not limited to Nigerian context only but shall encompass every social strata where good governance is practiced and celebrated across the globe.

INFORMATION ON COPYRIGHTS, PERMISSIONS, AND GUIDE FOR AUTHORS

The Association of Criminology and Security Studies of Nigeria welcomes articles for publication from both members of the Association and the general public. ACSSON will review every essay or article sent for publication. We reserve the rights to edit such manuscript to suite the taste of our audience and to fall in line with our aims and objective. No defamatory letter, expression or libelous material shall be published by the organization; whether sponsored or influenced by the opinion of a member or group. All articles must have verifiable source and correct references. An electronic copy of the manuscript should be emailed as an attachment to info@acsson.org.ng you will receive an emailed acknowledgment of receipt for the submission.

1. 4.  EVENTS/CONFERENCES

This site provides you with all useful information about our activities including seminars, workshops, excursions, field tours, and other social and academic voyage. We invite you to send us any useful information you think might be of great value to our organization, as we collective fight crime and make our society a safer place to live.

1. 5.      PROJECTS

The following are some of the projects we are pursuing vigorously to achieve in 2012/2013

(i).        Setting up of offices in Lagos and Abuja, Printing of uniforms and other insignias;

(ii).       Hosting a seminar in Lagos and Abuja and a national conference to address the issue of crime, security threats and terrorism in Nigeria.

Seminar Period                                  September 2012 (members only)

National Conference                         November 2012 (members and public)

(iii).      Means of mobility to convey our members to research and excursion centres and to provide rapid response in times of need, especially when there is a need to deploy members/staff to assist in  providing reliefs in times of emergency, or to promote security or transparency in any social milieu in Nigeria and beyond. For instance, during elections as direct observers, census, examination supervisions, immunization, etc.

(iv).      Building a Criminological Research Centres in Lagos and Abuja, where useful information, electronic and print materials, audio-visual, images and any such presentation that is capable of propagating the gospel of anti-corruption crusade in Nigeria can be obtained and accessed.

(v).       Publication of both online and print journals on Criminology, Security Studies and social policies with the view  to promoting law and orderly society, social harmony, ethics, good governance, awareness on crime prevention, arrest, control, prosecution and punishment of offenders in Nigeria.

1. 6.  CONTACT US

For more information, comments and contributions:

Phone:       +234 703 903 4002, 703 848 8212, 805 261 2557, 703 046 6464

e-mail:       info@acsson.org.ng www.acsson.org.ng

Useful Links

1)      2011 16^th World Congress of International Society for Criminology, Kobe Japan: http://hansha.daishodai.ac.jp/wcon2011/index_en.html

2)      Crimspace- The Criminology and Criminal Justice Network: http://www.crimspace.com/

3)      International Society for Criminology (ISC): http://www.isc-sic.org/

4)      American Society of Criminology (ASC): http://asc41.com/

5)      European Society of Criminology (ESC): https://ssl.esc-eurocrim.org/membership.html

6)      Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology: http://www.anzsoc.org/

7)      South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology (SASCV): http://www.sascv.org/

8)      Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA): http://www.ccja-acjp.ca/en/

9)      Korean Society of Criminology: http://www.ksca.co.nr/

10)  Pakistan Society of Criminology: http://www.pakistansocietyofcriminology.com/events.php

11)  Hong Kong Society of Criminology : http://www.crime.hku.hk/hksoccrim.htm

12)  United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNDOC): http://www.unodc.org/

13)  Criminological and Victimological Society of South Africa: http://www.crimsa.ac.za/

14)  African Journal on Criminology and Justice Studies (AJCJS): http://wwwcf.umes.edu/AJCJS/

15)  Institute of Criminology and Penology: http://instcrimpen.org/contact.html 

 (Lagos Nigeria).

16)  Federal Ministry of Justice (FMJ): http://fmj.gov.ng/

17)  National Criminal Justice Association(NCJA): http://www.ncja.org/

Other Parastatals in Nigeria: Nigerian Copyrights Commission
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons
Council for Legal Education
Legal Aid Council
National Human Rights Commission
National Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
Regional Centre for Commercial Arbitration
Nigerian Law Reform Commission

18)  The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: http://www.nigeria-law.org/ConstitutionOfTheFederalRepublicOfNigeria.htm

19)  Nigerian Bar Association (NBA): http://www.nba.org.ng/web/

20)  Nigerian Bar Association Human Rights Institute: http://www.nba-hri.org/component/comprofiler/

21)  USAID Nigeria: http://www.usaid.gov/ng/index.html