Since 2006, the Center on Media, Crime and Justice (CMCJ) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice has promoted evidence-based reporting on criminal justice by bringing journalists together with policymakers, academics and practitioners for candid discussions and briefings on major topics of the day. More than 1,000 reporters, columnists, broadcasters and editors around the country have participated as Reporting Fellows to date. You can find a list of symposia, podcasts, and video from our programs, along with links to some of the Fellows’ work below.
Join us at the 18th Annual Harry Frank Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America – Reporting on Gun Violence: Engaging the Public On the Issues
(Livestream Panels and Reporting Fellowship Oct 4-5, 2023)
The symposium will offer a series of discussions with experts, public officials, and journalists that explore a critical public safety and public health issue that impacts communities across the United States – gun violence.
Panels will address how various policies, programs, politics and historical dynamics impact gun violence, from police departments to legislators to local communities. Learn more.
Fellowship for the 2023 Harry Frank Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America
Apply here for the Justice Reporting Fellowship.
A cohort of journalists reporting on crime and criminal justice are selected annually to participate in the symposium as John Jay/Harry Frank Guggenheim Justice Reporting Fellows. Fellows will receive a small stipend for their participation in the symposium.
Requirements
- The fellowship is open to U.S.-based journalists and editors, including freelancers.
- Applications should be accompanied by a biography and a short description
- In your application include a current or potential project that would benefit from the reporter’s participation in the symposium.
Last year, 37 journalists from around the country participated in the 2022 Symposium as Reporting Fellows. For bios of 2022 Fellows click here.
2022 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
Solitary Confinement: Unfinished Business (Sept. 28-29, 2022)
17th Annual John Jay/H.F. Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America: Justice at the Crossroads (March 3-4, 2022)
2021 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
Rethinking the American Way of Punishment (November 3-4, 2021)
Gun Violence and Public Health Webinar Series (August 18, August 19, 2021)
Southwest Justice Regional Webinar Series (March 25, April 1, April 8, 2021)
16th Annual John Jay/H.F. Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America: Justice in the Biden Era (March 4-5, 2021)
2020 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
Justice and the Pandemic (Nov 18-Dec 9, 2020)
Reforming Youth Justice: The Next Frontier (Oct. 22-Nov. 12, 2020)
Criminal Justice Reform in Pennsylvania (Oct. 8-9, 2020)
Bail Reform in New York: What Happens Next? (Sept. 16 and Sept. 23, 2020)
15th Annual John Jay/H.F. Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America: Is America Ready for Prison Reform? (Feb 20-21, 2020)
2019 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
Criminal Justice Reform in Florida (Nov 21-22, 2019)
Transforming Texas’ Criminal Justice System (Oct 21-22, 2019)
Cash Register Justice: Covering Fines & Fees Sept. 26-27, 2019 (Round Two) March 7-8, 2019 (Round One)
14th annual John Jay/H.F. Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America “Violence in America” Feb 21-22, 2019
2018 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
Juveniles and Justice: Unfinished Business Oct 4-5, 2018
Covering America’s Jail Crisis July 10-11, 2018
New Yorkers Under the Gun: Public Forum June 7, 2018
The Hidden Crime: Covering Domestic Violence May 22-23, 2018
Rethinking Solitary Confinement: Where Do We Go From Here? April 26-27, 2018
13th annual John Jay/H.F. Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America Feb 15-16, 2018
2017 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
12th annual John Jay/H.F. Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in AmericaFeb 16-17, 2017
Cops, Reform & Justice: Symposium for Texas Journalists on Policing April 14-15, 2017
2016 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
11th annual John Jay/H.F. Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America Feb 25-26, 2016
“Children and the Law:Reporting on the Changing Culture of Juvenile Justice”–Tow Foundation June 13-14, 2016
“Behind Closed Doors: How Can We Prevent Domestic Violence Homicides?”–press event/NYC Mayors Office to Combat Domestic Violence Oct 27, 2016
2015 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
“An Imprisoned Mind”–John Jay/Langeloth Foundation: Reporting on Mental Health and Justice May 4-5, 2015
John Jay/Solutions Journalism Network Violence Reporting Symposium Sept 21-22, 2015
10th annual John Jay/H.F. Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America Feb 9-10, 2015
2014 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
9th annual John Jay/H.F. Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America February 10-11, 2014
Kids, Crime & Justice: John Jay/Tow Symposium on Juvenile Justice Reporting Oct 6-7, 2014
Challenge of Justice Reporting in the Americas-Tinker Foundation April 16-18, 2014
2013 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
Health Behind Bars: Langeloth Foundation Oct 21-22, 2013
2009 FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
The Future of Sentencing (Florida Workshop): Pew Public Safety Performance Project Oct 30-31, 2009