Introducing GERN Research Paper Series: Advancing Knowledge in European Security Issues

GERN (Groupement Européen de Recherches sur les Normativités) is a prestigious consortium comprised of scientific researchers specializing in the domain of deviance and social control. Our network's primary focus is on studying delinquency, penal institutions, public policies of security, and the significant role of penal questions in society. With a presence spanning ten European countries and beyond, GERN unites researchers from diverse disciplines, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Empowering Doctoral Students through the GERN Doctoral Summer School

At GERN, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of scholars. Annually, we organize a distinguished doctoral summer school that provides a platform for PhD students within our consortium to present and discuss their ongoing projects and research results. This unique opportunity allows them to engage with both young and senior researchers, fostering a vibrant academic community.

Introducing the GERN Research Paper Series: Illuminating Cutting-Edge European Security Studies

Our newly inaugurated Research Paper Series is a testament to GERN's dedication to monitoring and disseminating groundbreaking studies into European security matters. We proudly showcase the results of doctoral research conducted within the GERN framework. This series serves as an exceptional platform to survey and explore emergent topics in the field, shedding light on the complexities of European security issues.

Contributing to a Deeper Understanding of Contemporary Questions

Through this Research Paper Series, our esteemed editors and authors strive to contribute to a better understanding of contemporary questions in the domain of deviance and social control. We present recent research results, scientific reflections, and innovative approaches that re-evaluate the heritage of social sciences in this field. Our interdisciplinary perspective promotes openness to other disciplines and explores the normative questions that arise from the construction of deviance and crime, the commission of criminal acts, and the subsequent social and formal reactions.

Volume Five: "Deviance and Crime - Social Control, Criminal Justice, and Criminology in Europe"

This Research Paper Series features the fifth volume, which emerged from the annual doctoral conferences organized by GERN in September 2016 in Dortmund, Germany. Our selected theme for this Summer School was "Deviance and Crime - Social Control, Criminal Justice, and Criminology in Europe," reflecting the breadth of theoretical frameworks and methodologies explored in current PhD theses within the realm of criminal justice and deviance. These papers offer fresh perspectives on deviant and criminal careers, delve into the history of restorative justice, and critically examine crime as the central theoretical concept in criminology.

Join us on this intellectual journey as we delve into cutting-edge European security studies, paving the way for a deeper understanding of deviance, social control, and criminal justice in our society.