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, … Read more

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, … Read more

“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 … Read more

CEJA Welcomes Director of Initiatives from the U.S.-Based Center for Justice Innovation

Natalie Reyes, Director of International Justice Initiatives at the Center for Justice Innovation, visited the headquarters of the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA), where she met with the CEJA team to explore areas of joint collaboration. During the meeting, Natalie Reyes shared the work of the Center for Justice Innovation—a nonprofit based in … Read more

Panama: CEJA organizes course on oral proceedings in Civil Justice

From March 17 to 21, the Justice Studies Center of the Americas (JSCA/CEJA) trained 40 judicial officers to take on leadership roles in the transition to oral proceedings in civil justice, within the framework of Law No. 402 of 2023 and the new Civil Procedure Code. The program aims to strengthen participants’ skills in oral … Read more

CEJA successfully concludes the first edition of the course “Investigating Corruption by Following the Money”

The Justice Studies Center of the Americas (CEJA), together with the German Federal Foreign Office, successfully implemented the first edition of the course “Investigating Corruption by Following the Money” for the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office of the State of Chihuahua, Mexico. Designed by CEJA in 2024, the program includes modules on economic crimes, investigation and prosecution … Read more