In a key meeting to strengthen justice systems in the region, representatives from the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA) and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) explored new avenues for collaboration in the coming years. During the meeting, strategic topics such as training on justice reform and efforts for joint capacity-building from a regional perspective were highlighted. The IACHR particularly valued the…
JSCA Bids Farewell with Gratitude to Sandra Araneda Jofré after 25 Years of Service
Today, at the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA), we bid a heartfelt farewell to Sandra Araneda Jofré, who has been a cornerstone of our institution for 25 years — first as a secretary and later as an essential part of our event coordination efforts. Throughout her career, Sandra stood out for her dedication, professionalism, and warmth, leaving an indelible mark wherever she worked.…
International Seminar: Violence and Organized Crime in Prisons
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA) and the Center for Criminal Law Studies at the University of Talca invite you to participate in this seminar addressing one of the most complex phenomena within Latin America’s prison system. The event will bring together distinguished national and international experts to reflect on the causes, consequences, and challenges posed by organized crime within prison facilities. 📅…
“Judicial Management in Practice” – May 7
On May 7, the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA), in collaboration with the Institute for Comparative Studies in Criminal and Social Sciences (INECIP), invites you to join the discussion “Judicial Management in Practice.” This event will launch the new issue of the Judicial Systems Journal and bring together judicial operators and scholars from Latin America to reflect on court management experiences. 🗓️ Wednesday,…
CEJA’s Board of Directors Held its 63rd In-Person Meeting in Santiago, Chile
On April 24 and 25, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) held its 63rd session at the institution’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile. The JSCA Board of Directors is composed of Bruno A. Novoa Campos (President), Nadia Noemi Franco Bazan (Vice President), and members María Victoria Rivas, Benjamin Berger, Cecilia Barrios, Nicolás Soler, and Jose Suing Nagua. The…