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Spring 2026 DCS Newsletter

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Kelly Vance

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The Division for Corrections and Sentencing brings together scholars, practitioners, students, and policy-makers to facilitate and encourage research pertaining to sentencing, rehabilitation, punishment, community and institutional corrections, diversionary programs and alternatives.

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  • Do you have any news for the DCS newsletter?
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  • Have you recently earned tenure or promotion?

Your colleagues and fellow DCS members want to know!

In the interest of facilitating research collaboration, dialogue, and collegiality, please share your news.

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How to become a member

The Division for Corrections and Sentencing brings together scholars, practitioners, students, and policy-makers to facilitate and encourage research pertaining to sentencing, rehabilitation, punishment, community and institutional corrections, diversionary programs and alternatives.

To join DCS, start by registering as a member as the American Society of Criminology, and then select a Division on Corrections and Sentencing membership.
If you are already a member of the American Society of Criminology and wish to join DCS, you may do so by simply selecting the divisions you wish to join on the ASC registration forms. You do not need to reregister your membership with ASC to join DCS.

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📣 Nominations for the DCS Executive Board are due August 31. 🌟

We're seeking candidates for Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, and Executive Counselor. Nominate yourself or a colleague by sending a brief bio and statement of interest to Daniel Butler (hdbutler@iastate.edu).

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✨ Self-nominations are highly encouraged! 👀🏆

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📢 Calling all student corrections scholars!

The ACJS Corrections Section is accepting submissions for the 2027 American Correctional Association Student Research Award.

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Join @ascdicX for a conversation on culture, belonging, and navigating academic life as an international scholar.

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