Thank you for your interest in the Division of Experimental Criminology (DEC) at the American Society of Criminology (ASC). We appreciate your support and participation in advancing experimental research and evidence-based practices in our field. We invite you and your organization to join the DEC through the American Society of Criminology. DEC membership fees and contributions support our many activities throughout the year, including workshops, awards, newsletters, and ASC activities.

The DEC accepts both INDIVIDUAL and ORGANIZATIONAL memberships, with yearly dues as follows (we acknowledge Gold, Silver, and Bronze in printed materials):

INDIVIDUAL membership                                JUST        $25

STUDENT INDIVIDUAL membership               JUST       $10

BLUE ORGANIZATIONAL membership           NEW!     $150

BRONZE ORGANIZATIONAL membership                     $250

SILVER ORGANIZATIONAL membership                       $500

GOLD ORGANIZATIONAL membership                         $800

Individual memberships provide a yearly electronic subscription to the Journal of Experimental Criminology and the DEC newsletters. Individual memberships for the DEC are on the same form (page 2) as used for ASC membership (note: You must be an ASC member to apply to DEC). The online membership form can be found here.

*Life memberships are available to life members of ASC

Organizational memberships provide centers, departments, institutes, non-profits, universities, and other entities with one yearly subscription to the Journal of Experimental Criminology. Additionally, organizational logos will be displayed on newsletters and websites. To apply for organizational membership, please contact the DEC Secretary Treasurer, Elise Sargeant directly at expcrim@gmail.com. An invoice for the membership dues will be generated specifically to your organization for the level of sponsorship indicated.

Download the membership flyer