WELCOME TO CCJS
The Centre for Criminal Justice and Security (CCJS) of The University of the West Indies (UWI) is a regional research institution located within The Regional Headquarters of The UWI. Previously the Institute of Criminal Justice and Security (ICJS), the CCJS is now housed within the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies. Established to provide dedicated attention to issues of crime, security and justice in the Caribbean, its outputs are aligned with the needs of the people of the region. Read More
CCJS MISSION
To advance education and create knowledge through excellence in teaching, research, innovation, public service, intellectual leadership and outreach to support the inclusive (social, economic, political, cultural, environmental) development of the Caribbean region and beyond.
CCJS AIMS
To develop the university-level human resource needs of the criminal justice system by:
- Seeking solutions through research that is empirically based, conceptually sound and policy-relevant
- Providing leadership and management education and training that enhance the professional advancement of participants and relevant to the development needs of law enforcement agencies
- Providing policy and technical advice based on comprehensive studies of the relevant issues.
