Conference Theme: Contemporary Insights on Crime Trends & Patterns: The Impact of Criminology
The Asian Criminological Society invites scholars, academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from Asia and across the globe to submit abstracts for the 17th Asian Criminological Society Conference. This conference seeks to provide a vibrant platform for the exchange of ideas, research findings, and professional experiences related to contemporary crime trends, patterns, and the evolving role of criminology in understanding and responding to them.
As crime becomes increasingly complex and transnational in nature, shaped by technological advances, economic shifts, social transformations,and globalization, criminology must continue to evolve.
This conference aims to explore how contemporary criminological insights can inform policy, strengthen justice institutions, and enhance crime prevention and community safety.
Analyze and discuss current trends and patterns of crime and their impact on individuals, communities, and institutions.
Explore the interdisciplinary nature of criminology in understanding, preventing, and responding to crime.
Examine the social, economic and cultural factors influencing crime trends and their implications for criminological theory and practice.
Provide a platform for sharing contemporary research findings and innovative approaches in criminology and related fields.
Discuss the role of technology and globalization in shaping crime and criminal behavior.
Foster networking and collaboration among academics, policymakers and practitioners.
Promote the dissemination of evidence-based practices in criminology.
Highlight effective crime prevention, intervention strategies, and policies.
Encourage critical thinking and innovation in criminological theory, methodology, and practice.
Promote public awareness and informed engagement on issues related to crime and justice.
Abstract & Submission Overview
We welcome contributions from academics, researchers, postgraduate students, policymakers, and practitioners working in criminology and related disciplines. Your participation will help enrich discussions and advance the understanding of contemporary crime challenges and criminological responses across Asia and beyond.
Format: Abstracts must be written in English. Length: Maximum 500 words.
Suggested Sub-Themes
Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:
Transnational and organized crime
Cybercrime, digital fraud, and online harms
Terrorism, extremism, and security studies
Human trafficking and migrant smuggling
Drug markets and illicit economies
Policing, intelligence and law enforcement cooperation
Criminal justice reform and corrections
Juvenile delinquency and youth justice
Gender, crime, and victimization
Environmental and wildlife crime
Financial crime, corruption, and money laundering
Technology, artificial intelligence, and crime prevention
Community safety and crime prevention strategies
Comparative and international criminology
Criminological theory and methodology
Victimology and restorative justice
Crime, media, and public perceptions
Special Mandarin Session
A special session conducted in Mandarin will be organized as part of the conference to encourage wider participation from Mandarin-speaking scholars and practitioners. Participants who wish to present in this session are required to:
Submit their abstract in both English and Mandarin.
Ensure that the English version complies with the standard abstract requirements.
Special Bahasa Malaysia Session
A special session conducted in Bahasa Malaysia will be organized as part of the conference to encourage wider participation from Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia-speaking scholars and practitioners. Participants who wish to present in this session are required to:
Submit their abstract in both English and Bahasa Malaysia/Bahasa Indonesia.
Ensure that the English version complies with the standard abstract requirements.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstracts must be written in English.
Each abstract should be no more than 500 words.
For the Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia sessions, abstracts must be submitted in English and the language of the Special Session(s) - Mandarin and/or Bahasa Malaysia/Bahasa Indonesia.
Submissions should include:
Title of the paper
Author(s) name(s)
Institutional affiliation(s)
Email address of the corresponding author
Abstract text (maximum 500 words in English)
Up to five keywords
Important Notes
Abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the conference scientific committee.
Accepted presenters will be invited to present their papers during the conference.
Selected papers may be considered for publication in conference proceedings or affiliated journals, subject to review and editorial policies.
Submit your abstract
Please email your abstract (maximum 500 words) by clicking the button below. This will launch your e-mail client. If you do not have one installed, please e-mail your abstract to [email protected].
Include title, author(s), affiliation(s), email of the corresponding author, up to five keywords, and the abstract text (500 words maximum).
