The IAHCCJ and the Maison des Sciences de l’Homme announce the Herman Diederiks prize 2014

In honor of its founder and first president, the IAHCCJ (International Association for the History of Crime and Criminal Justice) has instituted an award for an original article, in the field of the history of crime and criminal justice broadly conceived, written by a scholar at the beginning of his or her academic career (normally someone who is working on a doctorate or who has completed a doctorate within two years of submitting of the paper to the journal). Within the field, there are no limitations on the subject. The article, however, must be in French or English and must not have been previously published.

The award-winning article will be assured of publication in the journal Crime, Histoire & Sociétés/Crime, History & Societies. In addition, the Foundation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme offers the winner a grant of 1 000 € to be used for study or other professional purposes.

Manuscripts must be submitted before 15 October 2014, with a CV. The editorial board of CHS serves as jury. Manuscript should be sent by e-mail to

Anja Johansen
Crime, Histoire & Sociétés/Crime, History & Societies
Department of History
University od Dundee Nethergate
DUNDEE DD1 4HN (UK)
Tél. : 00.44 (0)1382.384.514

E-mail : a.m.johansen[at]dundee.ac.uk