The Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies (CrimSL) is a research and teaching unit at the University of Toronto. Founded in 1963 by Prof. John Edwards, CrimSL faculty and students study crime, justice, and governance through law from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and theoretical approaches. With backgrounds in sociology, anthropology, history, law, psychology, philosophy and political science, the faculty are actively engaged in Canadian and international criminological and sociolegal research. The CrimSL library (the Criminology Information Service) houses the leading Canadian research collection of criminological material, consisting of more than 25,000 books, journals, government reports, statistical sources and other documents. The Criminology and Sociolegal Studies program incorporates theory, research methods, and knowledge from a wide range of disciplines. The program provides students with a sound foundation for the understanding of crime and the administration of justice in Canada and abroad, and, more generally, the processes of social order and disorder. The curriculum also responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action by offering courses in Indigenous peoples and criminal justice and Indigenous law, as well as incorporating attention to Indigineity in other courses. Most students combine their studies in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies with programs in Political Science, Psychology or Sociology. People with backgrounds in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies are found working in Correctional Services, Law Enforcement, Courts, Government departments, NGOs and other settings. Some careers in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies require additional education and experience beyond the undergraduate level. Please visit our website for a comprehensive career information page, course forms and other program resources. The Program Office is located in Woodsworth College and students in the program continue to benefit from the rich academic support services and facilities available at the College.

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