Planning is underway for our 2027 Conference. The conference theme is: "Inequalities and Injustices in Transforming Societies." The call for papers and further information will be shared soon. Keep up to date with the latest information here: www.uni-bielefeld.de/fakultaeten/...
IN THE NEWS 📰
Can justice happen on a laptop? Study says yes
This article highlights findings from a recent paper that reveals there are few fundamental differences in deliberations between virtual and in-person juries, suggesting that virtual juries may be a viable option.
tinyurl.com/52crn69y
A message from the President's letter in our most recent newsletter.
EMERGING WORK 💡
From Paris to practice: a knowledge-mapping to climate justice research in developed and developing countries
This study presents a large-scale comparative bibliometric and qualitative analysis of climate-justice research from 2004 to 2024.
tinyurl.com/2e4wtuda
We are launching Global Research and Practice Networks designed to connect researchers across specific topics. We are calling for expressions of interest or nominations for emerging leaders to serve as network leads. qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...
INTRODUCING OUR FIRST RESEARCH NETWORK ✨
The Collective Action Network
Led by Maja Kutlaca, Özden Melis Uluğ, and Helena Radke
Read more about the Network below or via the dedicated page on our website: www.isjr.org/can
#justice #collectiveaction #research #researchnetwork #ISJR #CAN
Wishing our community a wonderful and safe Easter! 🐇
The newest ISJR newsletter is here! Access it via our website: www.isjr.org/news
In this newsletter:
- Letter from the President
- Introducing our First Research Network
- Call for Research Network Lead Nominations
- 2027 Conference Update
- An Upcoming Special Issue of Interest
IN THE NEWS 📰
DNA evidence: A double-edged sword that can actually deny justice for some wrongfully accused
DNA has both helped and hindered the overturning of wrongful convictions and posed a challenge in the subsequent pursuit of compensation.
tinyurl.com/4v6hjzxa
EMERGING WORK 💡
Disaster Justice: A Literature Review
The review demonstrates that disaster justice research helps scholars systematically explore disaster management approaches that reduce the vulnerability of marginalized groups and render disaster outcomes more just. tinyurl.com/68r82fjc
EMERGING WORK 💡
Artificial Intelligence, Law, and Society: Rethinking Justice in the Digital Age
This paper argues that without adequate regulation and safeguards, the integration of AI into justice delivery may undermine foundational principles of fairness & social justice. tinyurl.com/4pcaks2b
IN THE NEWS 📰
Scaling Justice: How technology is reshaping support for self-represented litigants
This article discusses the importance of a human touch in the legal system as well as the need for systemic reform beyond technological advances.
tinyurl.com/5dehk33f
FLASHBACK FRIDAY ⏪
Making Sense of the Senseless: Identity, Justice and the Framing of Environmental Crises
Results suggest that differences in concern are associated with different crisis characterizations. A desire for justice facilitates & hampers pro-environmental responses. tinyurl.com/4bmkdksp
EMERGING WORK 💡
Restorative Justice on Stolen Ground: Dispossession, Entrenchment, and Eurocentric Justice in Australia and New Zealand
RJ is not well-positioned to reduce overrepresentation or address injustices of justice for Indigenous Peoples in Australia and New Zealand. tinyurl.com/y24pwe6x
IN THE NEWS 📰
The Independence Fallacy That Disabled People Face
Interdependence is often stigmatized for those with disabilities who are pushed towards an ideal of independence when, in reality, interdependence is a crucial component of a functional and equitable society.
tinyurl.com/mschu6hr
FLASHBACK FRIDAY ⏪
Relational Justice in Organizations: The Group-Value Model and Support for Change (2002)
This paper examines the psychological dynamics of the Group-Value Model for acceptance and support for change.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
EMERGING WORK 💡
Developing Perceptions of Justice: A Systematic Literature Review on Just World Beliefs Across Adolescence
This article synthesizes studies of justice beliefs across adolescence, determining areas of consensus & divergence to guide future research questions.
tinyurl.com/ywjbafpa
FLASHBACK FRIDAY ⏪
Equity, equality, and need: A study of the patterns and outcomes associated with their use in intimate relationships (1989)
Examines the extent to which specific justice principles are associated with different orientations within complex relationships.
tinyurl.com/mu26pzjf
EMERGING WORK 💡
Artificial intelligence and justice: a systematic literature review and future research perspectives on Justice 5.0
Provides a review on the intersection of AI and justice, analysing the evolution of AI-driven innovation in the legal sector. tinyurl.com/2urau7yd
IN THE NEWS 📰
Hate crime laws may have unintended consequences – including chilling free speech
By Anne Twomey
Discusses the unclear distinction between hate speech and protected political speech in the new Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Act 2026
tinyurl.com/447yctbv
EMERGING WORK 💡
Rethinking Inequality: Leveraging Psychological Science to Advance Economic Justice
(Eds) Heather E. Bullock and Sam Abbott
This volume examines the manifestations of poverty and economic inequality – full volume available here: tinyurl.com/bd4a72xx
EMERGING WORK 💡
Climate justice and curriculum justice: Young people's accounts of schools' uneven responses to their climate justice activism - Eve Mayes et al.
The uneven ways climate change is taught (or not) within schools is a curricular injustice.
tinyurl.com/5dwt4nmj
⚖️ Happy World Day of Social Justice ⚖️
The theme for 2026 is “Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice” aiming to recognise progress that has been achieved whilst also acknowledging that justice challenges are persistent and still emerging.
www.un.org/en/observanc...
IN THE NEWS 📰
Centering Survivors: The Imperative for Inclusive Justice in Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Negotiations
A discussion of the development of the UN Treaty on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity from the perspectives of victim-survivors.
tinyurl.com/3hhyawfe
EMERGING WORK 💡
Viral Justice: The Influence of Social Media Culture on the Independence of Law Enforcement - Henny Saida Flora and Taqyuddin Kadir
This study examines the impact of social media culture on the independence of law enforcement and its normative implications.
tinyurl.com/4ya348a2
IN THE NEWS 📰
It's important for criminal sentences, but how do we know if someone’s remorseful?
This article discusses remorse, its lack of clear definition and interpretation. It explores how offenders’ remorse can impact how they are perceived.
tinyurl.com/3m39rdz6
🔔 NEW CONTENT STRUCTURE 🔔
Flashback Friday: Spotlighting previous articles from Social Justice Research
Emerging Work: Highlighting new and interesting work currently being published in the Justice field
In The News: Sharing justice-based news stories or researchers talking about their research
A message from the President's letter in our most recent newsletter.
📢 Call for Papers 📢
Social Justice Research Special Issue: “Sustainability Justice and Just Sustainability”
Guest editors: Johanna Bergström and Paola Sartoretto, Jönköping University, Sweden
For more information visit the ISJR dedicated website page: www.isjr.org/sjr-special
A message from the President's letter in our most recent newsletter.