The Proposed UN Cybercrime Convention
Five Reasons to Reconsider the Approach to Transnational Cybercrimes
A brief discussion of issues relating to the title of the proposed Convention, why it's not a Protocol to an existing Convention, its narrow scope, and avoiding delays in implementation. (2023)
https://crimwithoutb.substack.com/p/the-proposed-un-cybercrime-treaty

Video: The Urge to Action versus the Patience to Evaluate, written and produced by Jay Albanese. Shown at Second intersessional consultation (on Implementation) of the Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes,  14 June 2022. Video shown by the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P05dzIbqEe0&t=1s

Environmental Crimes
Video:  International Cooperation on Crimes against the Environment.
Contribution to UN CCPCJ Expert Discussions on Crimes that Affect the Environment.
1st intersessional meeting. A statement of Criminologists Without Borders. Video is posted at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSU8JEHXy7o  (3 minutes) February 16, 2022.

Migrant Smuggling

Video: Paths to Migration (3 minutes)
Statement of Criminologists Without Borders at the reconvened thirtieth session of the
UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice  December 8, 2021.
Summary: Irregular migration continues to occur globally and the reasons for this are three: escape from oppression, the human yearning for education and work, and the dream of an opportunity for a better life. The absence of safe & regular pathways for immigration and asylum lies at the heart of migrant smuggling. When the rule of law is not made available, and visas inaccessible, migrant smuggling is a predictable outcome.  https://youtu.be/L36ZPHmAMAc

Evaluation and the UNTOC Review Mechanism
Linkages between Organized Crime and Corruption and the Multilateral Response.
Part of panel presentation launching a report on this subject for the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime. UN Crime Commission. Vienna. Video recording at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5l1EdjBrHT0 (at 22-min. mark). May 2021.

Implementation versus Evaluation
The focus of the 29th UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice meeting in Vienna in 2020 was on Preparations for the Fourteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention andCriminal Justice and preparations for the Fifteenth United Nations Congress on CrimePrevention and Criminal Justice. Criminologists withut Borders directed its attention to the issue of evaluation of UN initiatives, beyond their implementation. A 3-minute video was created and shown at the recovened session of the Crime Commission in December, 2020. The video was titled "The Urge to Action Versus the Patience to Evaluate: Building bridges to civil society in evaluating the work of the last 20 years." A link to this video is provided here.

Intolerance and Discrimination
The theme of the 28th UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice meeting in Vienna in 2019 was: "The responsibility of effective, fair, humane and accountable criminal justice systems in preventing and countering crime motivated by intolerance or discrimination of any kind." A research summary of empirical findings of evidence on this subject was compiled from major world regions for the meeting in May, 2019. A copy of this 8-page document is linked here.

Cybercrime
Criminal justice responses to prevent and counter cybercrime in all its forms, including through the strengthening of cooperation at the national and international levels. The report summarizes recent research published in scholarly books and scientific journals. The report is prefaced by a summary of what is known and unknown in this area, as well as recommendations.  Research excerpts are then featured from major world regions. The report was prepared for the 27th UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice meeting in Vienna in 2018.  A copy of this document is linked here. 

Crime Prevention Strategies
Comprehensive and Integrated Crime Prevention Strategies: Public Participation, Social Policies, and Education in Support of the Rule of Law is a report was prepared by Criminologists Without Borders in collaboration with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI). The report summarizes recent research published in scientific journals. The research selected for the current report is in line with the theme of crime prevention strategies. The report is prefaced by a summary of what is known and what is unknown in this area, as well as recommendations. Research excerpts are then featured from the major world regions.  The report was prepared for the 26th UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice meeting in Vienna in 2017. A copy of this document is linked here. 

Preventing and Countering Terrorism: A Review of Recent Research
A report was prepared by Criminologists Without Borders and the International Sociological Association in collaboration with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI). The report summarizes recent research published in scientific journals. The research selected for the current report is in line with the theme: “criminal justice responses to prevent and counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the financing of terrorism, and technical assistance in support of the implementation of relevant international conventions and protocols." The report is prefaced by a summary of what is known and what is unknown in this area, as well as recommendations. Research excerpts are then featured from the major world regions.  The report was prepared for the 25th UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice meeting in Vienna in 2016. A copy of this document is linked here. 

Public contribution to crime prevention and raising awareness of criminal justice: Lessons learned from women’s initiatives around the globe
This report summarizes recent research published in line with the theme of the United Nations Crime Congress in Doha, Qatar in 2015 for Workshop 4, “Public contribution to crime prevention and raising awareness of criminal justice: Experiences and lessons learned." It focuses on the lessons learned from women´s initiatives in contributing to crime prevention and increased awareness of justice issues around the world. The report is prefaced by a summary of what is known and unknown in this area, as well as recommendations.  Research excerpts are then featured from the major world regions. This report was drafted by Rosemary Barberet.  A copy of this document is linked here.

Criminologists without Borders co-sponsored an Ancillary Session at the Thirteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice on April 15, 2015 at the Qatar National Convention Center. Titled, "From Research to Practice: Justice, Safety and Inclusion," the session was moderated by Dr. Anna Alvazzi, Research Director, Small Arms Survey, Geneva, Switzerland.

Speakers at the session included:
Dr. Rajah Ray Jureidini, Professor, Migration Ethics and Human Rights, Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar‘The Dull Compulsion of Transnational Corruption in Migrant Labour Recruitment’
Dr. Margaret Shaw, Crime and Social Policy Consulting, Montreal, Canada:‘Learning from others - women's safety and sexual exploitation in different country contexts’
Dr. Rosemary Barberet, Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York USA‘Public contribution to crime prevention and raising awareness of criminal justice: Lessons learned from women’s initiatives around the globe’

International Police Cooperation - The theme of the 23rd session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (held in Vienna May12-16, 2014) was “challenges posed by emerging forms of crime that have a significant impact on the environment and ways to deal with it effectively.”  To inform the Commission’s discussion on this topic, Criminologists Without Borders prepared an 8-page summary for representatives of UN member states summarizing current research on this topic.   CWOB is a registered non-profit organization which seeks to provide objective information and research to inform policy and programs dealing with crime and criminal justice. It offers a neutral forum for the presentation and dissemination of research and best practices informed by social scientific evidence.  Principal author of this research review is  Frederic Lemieux. The review was circulated in Vienna by Rosemary Barberet. A copy of this document is linked here.

Crimes Against the Environment - The theme of the 22nd session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (held in Vienna, April 22-26, 2013) was “international cooperation in criminal matters."  To inform the Commission’s discussion on this topic, Criminologists Without Borders prepared an 8-page summary for representatives of UN member states summarizing current research on this topic.   CWOB is a registered non-profit organization which seeks to provide objective information and research to inform policy and programs dealing with crime and criminal justice. It offers a neutral forum for the presentation and dissemination of research and best practices informed by social scientific evidence.  Principal author of this research review is Gohar Petrossian..  The review was circulated in Vienna by Rosemary Barberet. A copy of this document is linked here.

Violence against migrants, migrant workers and their families: The 21st session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice was held in Vienna, 23-27 April 2012.  Criminologists without Borders issued a joint statement with the International Sociological Association, based on existing research in this area.  It concluded that given the current state of knowledge about violence against migrants, migrant workers and their families, Member States need to invest in domestic and cross-national research efforts in order to be able to plan appropriate interventions.  A copy of this document is linked here together with the UN's abbreviated version linked here.

Protecting children in a digital age: the misuse of technology in the abuse and exploitation of children - A Research Review: Criminologists Without Borders, in collaboration with the International Sociological Association, prepared a research synthesis on the theme of the meeting of the UN Crime Commission in 2011, "Protecting Children in a Digital Age: The Misuse of Technology in the Abuse and Exploitation of Children."  The review focuses on reviewing research generated at the local level by native social science researchers. The report summarizes what is known and unknown from this literature, and points the way for future research.  Examples are given from research conducted in countries around the world.  A copy of this document is linked here.

Gender-Based Violence and the Criminal Justice Response: an international review of  the literature and evidence was conducted and disseminated to participants and national delegations to the United Nations Crime Commission in Vienna, Austria (2010).  This review addressed violence against women, domestic violence, family violence, sexual violence, and intimate partner violence. A copy of this document is linked here.

The Illicit Antiquities Trade: illegal digging at archaeological sites and the trade in illicitly-obtained art and antiquities represent serious threats to the preservation of cultural heritage. Antiquities trafficking is reportedly a multi-billion dollar industry in which organized criminal and even terrorist networks are rumored to have become involved.  A literature review and list of sources was developed and disseminated at the 2009 meeting of the UN Crime Commission. A copy of this document is linked here.

Upcoming projects for Criminologists Without Borders:
Development of evidence and literature reviews on the following themes for future annual meetings of the UN Crime Commission, which will address the issues below.

Themes for UN Crime Commission meetings: 

2024 - Promoting international cooperation and technical assistance to prevent and address organized crime, corruption, terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and other forms of crime, including in the areas of extradition, mutual legal assistance and asset recovery.