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Past SSSP Virtual Events

Upcoming GRNECA Talk by SSSP Member Professor Onwubiko Agozino (Virginia Tech)

The Global Research Network on Economic Crime in Africa (GRNECA) invites you to attend an online talk on Monday, May 18 from 10:00–11:00 a.m. ET (4:00–5:00 p.m. Johannesburg time) featuring Professor Onwubiko Agozino of Virginia Tech.

Professor Agozino will present:

“Reparative Justice and Penal Abolitionism: From Economic Crimes to Crimes in General”

Abstract

Economic crimes committed by powerful states and corporations are often resolved through reparative rather than punitive forms of justice. Corporations and states are rarely subjected to imprisonment or capital punishment; at most, an individual official may occasionally face prosecution while corporations may receive temporary sanctions or suspensions. Drawing on the example of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Professor Agozino will examine reparative justice approaches and the broader movement away from punitive models within criminology.

About GRNECA

GRNECA was founded in 2025 following a workshop held in Johannesburg. The network brings together academics, practitioners, and other researchers interested in studying and discussing economic crime, fraud, trickery, and related justice responses across Africa.

For more information about the network, visit:
Scholars establish global research network on economic crime in Africa following workshop hosted at UJ – University of Johannesburg News.

We hope you will join us for this important discussion.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting

The 2026 Program Committee invites you to join us for our inaugural Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, July 28 from 1:00–2:30 pm (Eastern Time).

We are pleased to offer this opportunity for our members who are unable to attend the annual meeting in New York City to participate in a conversation about our Society. A panel representing our diverse membership (academics, practitioners, students, international members, and others) will share their perspectives on the topics below, and we invite you to join the conversation.

Because SSSP-hosted virtual events are offered as a member benefit, all participants – including speakers and attendees – must be 2026 SSSP members and register for the event.

All members are welcome – we hope to see you there!

Topics/Themes

  • Revisit the historical foundations and core values of SSSP with a focus on scholarship, teaching, and service in the pursuit of social justice
  • Identify current challenges facing SSSP, higher education, scholar-activists, teacher-activists, and community organizers
  • Explore ideas for strengthening SSSP – building power and solidarity through our various networks – to better serve our communities (inside and outside of academia and across academic disciplines) and enact our values

Speakers

  • Dr. Sarah Jane Brubaker, Virginia Commonwealth University
    (President)
  • Dr. Clare E. B. Cannon, University of California, Davis
    (Vice-President and Chair, Committee on Social Action)
  • Dr. Elroi J. Windsor, University of West Georgia
    (Executive Officer)
  • Dr. Assata Zerai, The University of New Mexico
  • Additional speakers to be announced

Ongoing Virtual Event – Tuesdays: Working/Writing Groups

SSSP is excited to offer online working/writing groups for members to foster a continuous workspace for those who need it. Each session includes:

  • 15-minute check-in to set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound)
  • 1 hour and 30 minutes of writing
  • 15-minute check-out to share progress

These working groups are open to all post-docs and faculty and will be held on Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. ET, starting Tuesday, February 17.

For questions, please contact Dr. Jalia L. Joseph at Josep2JL@jmu.edu. Hope to see you there.

As a benefit for all 2026 SSSP members, you will be required to log in using your e-mail and password to obtain the Zoom details. Click here if you need to renew.

No RSVP is required – the event is open to all post-docs and faculty SSSP Members. View the flyer.

Sponsored by the SSSP Membership & Outreach Committee