The American Society of Criminology is an international organization whose members pursue scholarly, scientific, and professional knowledge concerning the measurement, etiology, consequences, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency.

Code of Ethical Conduct

We will respect the rights, dignity and worth of all people, including students, research participants, colleagues, crime victims, and those accused or convicted of crimes. We will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, immigrant status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, gender expression, health or physical condition, or domestic status. We are sensitive to individual, cultural, and role differences among people(s). We acknowledge the rights of other people and groups who endorse values, attitudes, and opinions that are different from our own.

The complete Code of Ethics can be found on the ASC website under Core Documents, Policies & Procedures Manual.

ASC Members, Annual Meeting participants and attendees bear the responsibility to adhere to this Code, to ask questions and seek proper guidance if occasions arise, and to report suspected violations of this Code of Ethical Conduct. To report an incident, use the Lighthouse Services anonymous telephone hotline (855-222-0916) or email (reports@lighthouse-services.com, and reference ASC). [more services]