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Founded 1972

Promoting excellence in criminal justice higher education.

The Criminal Justice Educators Association of New York State was founded in 1972. Its members represent a significant number of the colleges and universities in the state that offer criminal justice related programs.

Member Institutions

Colleges and universities across New York State

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Who We Are

Our mission is to promote excellence in criminal justice higher education.

The Criminal Justice Educators Association of New York State was founded in 1972. Its members represent a significant number of the colleges and universities in the state that offer criminal justice related programs.

We are dedicated to the following goals and principles

  1. To communicate among our members through diverse formats including listservs, blogs, meetings and our annual fall conference.
  2. To monitor and review state and national public policy affecting our criminal justice programs.
  3. To maintain currency in criminal justice trends; both nationally and globally.

The purposes of CJEANYS shall be to

  1. Promote the welfare of the membership and that of those engaged in the criminal justice field.
  2. Provide a channel of communication between and among the various criminal justice programs, faculties, and students throughout New York State.
  3. Assist in providing staff and acting in an advisory capacity to criminal justice program administrators and instructors.
  4. Promote excellence and professionalism in the criminal justice field.
  5. Make recommendations concerning new and existing criminal justice programs.
  6. Provide a liaison between the various government and private agencies and public and private criminal justice educators.

A Message From Our President

Dr. Kishon C. Hickman, Sr., President of CJEANYS

Kishon C. Hickman, Sr., EdD

President, CJEANYS

Seton Hall University

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Criminal justice educators work at an important intersection: between what the justice system asks of its professionals and what the public expects of its institutions. CJEANYS gives us a place to examine that responsibility together, across campuses, disciplines, and professional experiences. I begin this work with deep appreciation for, Karen Wicka whose tremendous dedication, steady leadership, and commitment to our members have sustained CJEANYS. Her work has given us a strong foundation; honoring that legacy means carrying it forward with purpose.

Artificial intelligence makes that work increasingly consequential. A student entering law enforcement today may encounter tools that not only generate reports but may help to inform investigative decisions. Knowing how to operate those tools is not the same as knowing how to assess their reliability. Our teaching must connect technological capability with evidence, constitutional protections, ethical judgment, and accountability. Are the next generation of law enforcement professionals prepared to explain and defend their decisions?

My priorities are to broaden participation amongst New York’s criminal justice programs and make CJEANYS useful between annual conferences. A monthly virtual speaker series in 2027 will bring educators and practitioners into regular conversation. Our journal, newsletter, and revolutionized website can give that conversation continuity by sharing scholarship, classroom practices, and member accomplishments. I also want students and early-career educators to have meaningful opportunities to present, connect with colleagues, and develop their work. For October 2027, our aim is a conference with substantive programming, a range of perspectives, and costs that support participation.

I hold a fervent belief that the quality of criminal justice education matters far beyond the classroom: it shapes how future professionals exercise authority, weigh evidence, and understand their obligations to others. CJEANYS can deepen that education by bringing our members’ scholarship, experience, and perspectives into sustained conversation. I invite you to contribute to that work; not only by sharing what you know, but by helping identify what we still need to understand. Our responsibility is to prepare students whose competence is matched by judgment and whose commitment to public service remains worthy of the trust placed in them.

Dr. Kishon C. Hickman, Sr.
President

About & Regions

Our leadership team.

CJEANYS is a 501c3 non-profit governed by a thoughtful and dedicated executive board that provides guidance and leadership for the group.

Executive Board

Officers

Regional Representatives

Region 1 Representative

James Jancewicz

Instructor of Criminal Justice, Genesee Community College

jajancewicz@genesee.edu

Region 2 Representative

Darin M. Schmidt

Professor of Criminal Justice and Emergency Services, SUNY Broome Community College

schmidtdm@sunybroome.edu

Region 3 Representative

Samuel Gonzalez

Instructor, Fulton-Montgomery Community College

sgonzale@fmcc.edu

Region 4 Representative

Damon Brooks, EdD (c)

Bronx Community College

dmbrooks23@gmail.com

Region 5 Representative

Nicholas Thornthwaite

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Jefferson Community College

nthornthwaite@sunyjefferson.edu

Region 6 Representative

Oscar Montesdeoca

Adjunct Professor, Kingsborough Community College

Oscar.Montesdeoca@kbcc.cuny.edu

Committee Chairs & Directors

Elections Committee Chair

Martin “Marty” Floss, PhD

Professor and Director of Criminal Justice, Hilbert College

mfloss@hilbert.edu

Scholarship Coordinator

Shantae Coppock, PhD

Adjunct Professor, Seton Hall University

shantae.coppock@shu.edu

Director of Social Media and Instructional Technology

Samuel Gonzalez

Instructor, Fulton-Montgomery Community College

sgonzale@fmcc.edu

Director of Member Publications and Engagement

Karen K. Wicka, JD

Professor of Criminal Justice, Genesee Community College

kkwicka@genesee.edu

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Blind Peer-Reviewed · Two Volumes Annually

The New York State (Online) Journal of Applied Research in Criminal Justice

Published on behalf of CJEANYS in collaboration with the NYS Dept. of Criminal Justice Services. A peer-reviewed, bi-monthly publication, offering empirical articles and special issues on contemporary issues and controversies in the study of crime, criminal justice education and criminal-legal system responses.

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Aims and Scope

The journal engages in a range of theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches to advance understanding of crime and violence, victimization, and criminalization processes and their implications for individuals, the criminal-legal system, and communities.

Association Information

The Journal of Applied Research in Criminal Justice is published on behalf of the Criminal Justice Educators Association of New York State (CJEANYS).

Editorial Policy

The journal accepts original research articles, book reviews, and annotated bibliographies. Manuscripts must meet high standards for clarity, grammar, citation, and academic language use.

Peer Review Policy

Peer review is an essential aspect of research journals as it is a quality certification for published papers. This certification allows authors to take pride in their work and assures readers of the content’s credibility.

All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by a minimum of two anonymous referees. The journal uses a double-blind peer review process, meaning the author’s identity is kept confidential from the reviewers.

Manuscript Submission

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Entry in all fields is required. Enter your first and last name, a valid email address, your academic affiliation and any additional authors.

An article title and brief abstract are required.

Microsoft Word format only (DOC or DOCX), 4 MB maximum, as one integrated file. Remove identifying information for blind review.

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Scope
Your article must be within the scope of the journal and be of sufficient quality. If not, it will not be reviewed. Manuscripts not conforming to these guidelines may be returned. Submitting means agreeing to originality checks during peer review and production.
Authorship
The manuscript must be your original work, with the rights and all necessary permissions for any copyright material not owned by you. The title page must list every author with full name, academic affiliation and corresponding author contact details. All authors must consent to submission in its current form.
Research articles
Novel work within the journal’s scope, with an introduction, a well-reported methodology, results and a discussion. 6,000–8,000 words including all elements (title page, abstract, notes, references, tables, biographical statement). Abstract 150–200 words. Reference limit 150. No table or figure limit.
Book reviews
Brief summaries of books relevant to the field, with commentary on their practical value. Unsolicited reviews accepted. 1,000–2,500 words. No reference, table or figure limit.
Format
Microsoft Word only. No template is required, but heading levels must be clear and sections clearly defined. Upload all manuscript and supplemental files as one integrated file.
Structure
Title page; abstract; keywords; main text (introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion); acknowledgments; declaration of interest; references; appendices; tables with captions on individual pages; figures; figure captions as a list.
Title page
Article title; all authors with names and affiliations; corresponding author’s name, institutional address, phone and email. The title page is not sent to peer reviewers.
Abstract & keywords
An unstructured abstract of 150–200 words stating purpose, major findings and conclusions, followed by at least four specific keywords.
References
APA reference style. Every in-text citation must appear in the reference list and vice versa, with identical spelling and year.
Figures & tables
Figures in JPEG or PNG only: 1200 dpi line art, 600 dpi grayscale, 300 dpi color. Tables should present new information and be readable without the text.
Biographical note
A short note for each author, no more than 200 words.
Peer review
Double-blind: editor screening, then at least two anonymous referees. Remove identifying information from the manuscript and put it on a separate title page.
Revisions
You may be asked to resubmit with specified revisions before final acceptance. Locate your article and follow the form requirements to submit a revision.

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Editor

Martin S. Floss, Ph.D.

Hilbert College, Hamburg, New York

Copy Editor

Tara Kazmark, MS

Hilbert College, Hamburg, New York

Editorial Advisory Board

Events & Scholarships

The association year.

Membership opens each January, the scholarship closes in August, and the association meets at its annual fall conference.

Calendar

  1. January

    Annual Membership Period

    If you are not already a member, please consider joining during our annual membership period in January. Fellow, Associate, Student, Lifetime and Institutional classes are available.

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    Scholarship Deadline

    Students must submit their essay to CJEANYS via the online repository prior to August 15th of the award year.

  3. September 15

    Scholarship Decision

    The decision is made and the recipient is announced at the annual meeting.

  4. After October 1

    Award Issued

    Sent to the recipient on proof of registration for the fall semester. No grade requirement.

  5. Fall

    Annual Conference

    Our annual fall conference. Student will receive the scholarship award at the Annual Conference.

Eligibility & Requirements

Only students registered in CJEANYS member colleges are eligible. We will provide a link on our page with member schools eligible. Member schools can supply link to interested students.

Award ($250) is sent to recipient after October 1st. Student needs proof of registration for fall semester, no grade requirement. Student will receive award at the Annual Conference.

Award is open to all levels, but may only be won once.

Award only given to CJ or CJ related majors (FS/CSI, Criminology…).

Student applying must submit essay to CJEANYS prior to August 15th of the award year (via online repository), decision will be made by September 15th and awarded/announced at the annual meeting. A 500 to 1000 word essay on one of these topics:

What is one major issue facing the criminal justice system today and a potential way to work on that issue?

Why are you enrolled in your field of study and why should you be awarded this scholarship?

All applications and documents are available on our website. All questions may be sent to Kathy Pierino, Scholarship Chair.

Conferences

Annual CJEANYS 2026 Conference

The Conference At-a-Glance

Dates

Wednesday, October 21
thru Friday, October 23, 2026

Held at

Embassy Suites Buffalo Downtown

200 Delaware Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

Room rate

$126.00

Online Room Registration: group.embassysuites.com/c8x6od

Registration for the 2026 conference is now closed. We are no longer accepting new registrations or vendor applications. Questions? Use the Contact page.

Conference Registration Rates

Student

$150.00

Early registration

$240.00

Late member rate

$275.00

Vendors

$325.00

Pay by credit or debit card

Already registered? Pay your fee here. All credit/debit card transactions are processed securely through PayPal. You are not required to have a PayPal account.

Pay by check or purchase order

Pay to: CJEANYS
Care of: Amy Lupiani, JD, LLM
15 Airmont Dr
Orchard Park, NY 14127
alupiani@bryantstratton.edu

Upcoming Events

We Hope You Will Join Us

We encourage members of the community, students and all members of the criminal justice profession to join with us during these various events.

October 21–23, 2026

2026 Annual Conference — Buffalo, NY

Embassy Suites Buffalo Downtown, 200 Delaware Street, Buffalo, NY 14202.

Registration closed

Resources

Helpful Resources

Common links to criminal justice topics and resources.

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Questions go to Kathy Pierino, Scholarship Chair, at kpierino@hilbert.edu.