JSCA presents the new publication “CEJA-JSCA ® Working Paper. Technology, Criminal Proceedings, Hearings and Oral Trial” The document, which was developed by judges, academics and experts in technological developments, seeks to provide an initial basis for discussion in order to approach solutions to address the challenges posed by the situation of Covid-19. It weaves together … Read more
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) and the Institute for Comparative Studies in the Criminal and Social Sciences (INECIP) present a new issue of Judicial Systems Journal. The main topic of the issue is criminal analysis in the region’s public prosecutor’s offices based on perspectives and experiences from over 10 countries. Issue 23 … Read more
The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) and the Working Group on Feminisms and Criminal Justice of the Institute for Comparative Studies in the Criminal and Social Sciences (INECIP) present the qualitative research study, “Exploratory study on justice system practices around cases of gender violence in the Buenos Aires justice system: Protective measures and … Read more
The first case of a person infected with the COVID-19 virus in Latin America was reported at the end of February 2020. A few days later, during the month of March, justice systems began to develop mechanisms that would allow them to protect the health of their employees, operators, the parties to cases and anyone … Read more
Over the past few years, legal needs surveys have gained momentum as a specialized tool for studying legal conflicts and barriers to access to justice. They can be used to obtain evidence that can in turn inform the design of public policies on access to justice. In essence, legal needs surveys are considered ideal tools … Read more
JSCA is heeding the calls made by government officials from throughout the region to stay at home and help stop the spread of COVID-19. Despite the global pandemic, we believe that it is important to continue to carry out our mission of promoting discussions and experiences related to justice system reform in Latin America. As … Read more
Due to the public health crisis related to the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus), all in situ activities organized by the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) are being rescheduled. We will announce virtual activities designed to safely contribute to and sustain the discussion that JSCA encourages soon. We have taken this step in order … Read more
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, JSCA reiterates its commitment to gender equality and the eradication of violence against women in the justice systems of Latin America and the Caribbean. This year, we have decided to focus on femicide. World Health Organization data show that mistreatment of women is the social phenomenon that takes the … Read more
On March 2, 2020, Santiago Pereira Campos (Uruguay) and Florencia Ratti Mendaña (Argentina) began their two-week research internship at Osgoode Law School in Toronto, Canada. The two were selected through the 2019 competition that JSCA and York University organized with the financial assistance of Global Affaires Canada. The interns were greeted by Associate Dean and … Read more
APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION. The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA) is an international agency created by the inter-American system that supports justice system modernization processes in the region. The Center announces that it is currently hiring one journalist. The individual hired will be responsible for: The development of … Read more
