The Fifteenth Annual Conference hosted by the Welsh Centre for Crime and Social Justice (WCCSJ) is scheduled to take place

on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th of May 2026 

at Wrexham University

This year's keynotes will be:

Grand Avenues - Reimagining Probation in the community - Professor Mike Maguire, Sue Thomas and Professor Kate Williams

Additionally, up-to-date research papers will be presented in breakout sessions. Abstract submissions are currently accepted. For comprehensive information on submitting abstracts, please refer to the Call for Papers 2026 below.

Please Note: The Booking Page is now open. To register your place, please click the link below: 

Every year this event brings together academics, policy makers and those working in the field of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Participants will have the opportunity to present their research projects or thoughts on policy and practice, gaining valuable insights from peers and scholars across Wales.

The WCCSJ annual conferences allow members to forge connections which have underpinned pan-Wales research initiatives, making them a cornerstone of progress in the field of Crime and Justice.

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Call for papers

We welcome full conference papers about 15 minutes in length.

  • Papers can include works in progress, completed research, policy ideas, theoretical, comparative, practitioner focused or issues for practitioners etc.
  • We welcome papers from practitioners, academics, policy-makers, and post graduate research students. PG Supervisors, please encourage your doctoral students to present a paper – the conference is very friendly and supportive.
  • Any topics are welcome: theoretical; practitioner focused; policy focused; comparative; or others. 

Please send all abstracts (maximum of 200 words) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CLOSING DATE FOR PAPERS: Monday 12th January 2026.