International Symposium of victimology - Transforming justice

A flagship event of the World Victimology Society (WVS) for more than 50 years, the International Victimology Symposium is held every three years in different countries. Bringing together hundreds of WVS members as well as experts, researchers and professionals in fields related to victimology, the Symposium offers a unique platform for sharing scientific advances and innovative research, discuss policies and practices, and strengthen international collaboration to better meet the needs of victims. 

 The Société de criminologie du Québec, Plaidoyer Victimes and the Justice Center for Victims of Crime are proud to host the 19th International Symposium of Victimology in Montreal, Canada, from June 14 to 18, 2027. The event will be held at Concordia University under the Transformative Justice theme. 

This major event provides the ideal opportunity to promote research and knowledge exchange, raise awareness of victimology, create professional networks, strengthen local, national and international collaboration, develop policies and promote evidence-based practices. Also held in Montreal in 2000, the 10th edition of the symposium was a tremendous success, bringing together more than 1,300 people from over 60 countries around the world. 

Pricing table :

Member*
Must be an active member at the time of registration and participation with one of the following organizations:

• World Society of Victimology
• Société de criminologie du Québec
• Plaidoyer Victime

NA = Not applicable

Emerging Countries** (according to the United Nations)

United Nations (UN)
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso
Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos
Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali
Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger
Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia
South Sudan, Sudan, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu
Uganda, Tanzania, Yemen, Zambia

Pricing Conditions

• Each participant must register individually for the event.
• Registration must be completed in the participant’s name, using their email address and phone number, whether completed by the participant themselves or by a colleague acting on their behalf.
• Each participant will receive a personalized registration confirmation email.

Refund Policy

• No refunds will be issued except for medical reasons, with a medical certificate for the day of the event. In such cases, the meal is non-refundable.
• To submit a cancellation and refund request, please contact: symposium@societecriminologie.org