Upcoming or current events

Decision Psychology and Complexity: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

UQTR Conference

Benoît Béchard's Conference
April 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Hybrid format: In Room 1051MS, Michel-Sarrazin Building, UQTR, and online.

Registration required for in-person participation

Registration for Zoom

The Major Changes in the Status of Victims in the French Criminal Justice System.

Conference by Franck Mbarga Nguele.
Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
Room C-2059, Pavillon Lionel-Groulx, University of Montreal and via Zoom.

Registration required for in-person attendance.

Registration for Zoom.

Stereotypes, Prejudices, and Witness Credibility

The Trace in All Its Forms

Masterclass

This masterclass is organized by Quentin Rossy, Olivier Ribaux, Frank Crispino, and Étienne Blais, bringing together experts in criminology and forensic sciences to explore the central role of traceology in contemporary criminal analysis.

A key event for understanding the evolution of this discipline and its impact on investigative and criminal intelligence practices.

Université de Montréal – April 25, 2025 (full-day event)

• Morning (9:00 AM - 11:45 AM): Room B-4255
• Afternoon (workshops): Rooms B-4240, B-4245, B-4250, and B-4255
• Cocktail Reception: Café Satellite

Program: Lectures, a roundtable discussion, and interactive workshops for an in-depth exploration of traces and their interpretation.

In-person registrations

Zoom registration required

Interdisciplinary Hackathon – ACFAS 2025

Join us for an exceptional day of innovation and collaboration at the interdisciplinary hackathon of the ACFAS 2025 conference!
Bringing together enthusiasts in forensic linguistics, criminology, computer science, and law, this event offers a unique opportunity to combine diverse areas of expertise to advance research and deepen our understanding of legal and criminological texts with the help of artificial intelligence.

The goal of the Hackathon is to mobilize interdisciplinary expertise to enhance your skills in text coding and analysis.

When? May 6, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where? ACFAS 2025
Registration deadline: April 21, 2025

Victimological Approaches to Reparations for Crime Victims: A Comparative Analysis of Spain, India, and Canada

Victimological Approaches to Reparations for Crime Victims
A comparative look at reparation mechanisms in Spain, India, and Canada.

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Presentations in English. Questions welcome in French.

Registration required

The Canadian Victims Bill of Rights: Where Are We Ten Years Later?

May 15, 2025 from 5 PM to 7 PM

May 16, 2025 from 9 AM to 4:45 PM

Hybrid event in person at the University of Montreal and online on Zoom.

Registration