Paris Institute of Criminology

The Paris Institute of Criminology (French: Institut de criminologie de Paris) is the oldest French research institute for criminal law and criminology.[1] Founded in 1922 as a component of the Faculty of Law of Paris, it has since been transferred to Panthéon-Assas University.[1][2] It is also part of the International Center for Sociological Penal and Penitentiary Research and Studies of Messina, Italy.

Paris Institute of Criminology
Institut de criminologie de Paris
Established1922
DirectorPhilippe Conte
Location
Paris
,
France
AffiliationsPanthéon-Assas University

The Institute of Criminology is dedicated to the study of crime and criminal behavior, with a focus on developing policies and strategies to prevent crime and ensure public safety.

The Institute offers a range of programs for students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Notable people

References
  1. Maurion, Alain; Maurion-Palermo, Christiane (2010). Dictionnaire des sigles, des associations et des mots : santé, justice, pénitentiaire, social (in French). Heures de France. p. 139. ISBN 978-2853853163.
  2. Mucchielli, Laurent (1994). Histoire de la criminologie française (in French). Éditions L'Harmattan. p. 232. ISBN 978-2738431363.

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