Events

Writing a Strong Grant Application

Workshop by Virginie Portes
Monday, June 2, 2025, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Room C-1017-02, Pavillon Lionel-Groulx, Université de Montréal & Online (Zoom)

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Online Fraud

OPCQ Symposium

This symposium is co-organized by the International Centre for Comparative Criminology (ICCC) and the Ordre professionnel des criminologues du Québec (OPCQ). It features five academic presentations.

This free event will be recognized by the OPCQ as continuing education for its registered criminologist members.

Monday, June 2, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Zoom).

Registration required

Challenges and Perspectives on the Criminalization of Femicide in Canada

Conference by Alain-Guy Sipowo and Charlie Rohr
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Room B-4335, Pavillon Jean-Brillant, Université de Montréal & Online (Zoom)

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Opening Catalan prisons? Assessing ‘Viu en digital!’ pilot

Lunchtime Conference by Alejandro Rubio-Arnal and Cristina Güerri
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Zoom only

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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

Note : In-person registrations are now full. Access to the linguistic interpretation service is also full. We can no longer accept new registrations. However, you can still register online. 

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.

Location: Carrefour des arts et des sciences, Room C-3061, Université de Montréal (Pavillon Lionel-Groulx, 3150 Jean-Brillant Street, Montreal)

Presentations in English. Questions welcome in French.

Registration required

Participation via Zoom

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

Combating online sexual offending and exploitation

Lecture by Dr. Derek Perkins
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Room B-3290, Jean-Brillant Pavilion, Université de Montréal, and online (Zoom)

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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

Stereotypes, Prejudices, and Witness Credibility