The National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) and Affiliates will host their national conference in Dallas,Texas February 11 - 16, 2019. The national organization will host scholars from international countries such as India, China, Trinidad & Tobago, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Nigeria and others. The planning committee expects an attendance to exceed 1,200 professionals. The national organization welcomes research that speaks to the global criminal element and justice system. Abstracts may include, but are not limited to : Black women in Prison, does the punishment fit the crime, impact of socio - economic conditions on crime, role of police in monitoring the criminal element, training personnel to serve in the justice system, political fight to give felons who have completed her/his term in a correction facility the right to vote, police targeting, and other related topics.

Individuals are encouraged to submit abstracts before November 11, 2018. Abstracts should not exceed two typed pages. Submit to:

(1)naaasconference@earthlink.net (2) fax - 207-856-2800, or (3) mail to: NAAAS & Affiliates, P.O. Box 545, Westbrook, Maine 04098

International Research Conference - Nelson Mandela University https://conta.cc/2xoqtRP 

Any questions should be directed to: naaasconference@naaas.org or (207) 856-2500.

For more information or to register, please visit https://www.naaas.org/national-conference-2/