October 30, 2025
A photo of Dr. Jose Atiles looking at the camera.

Dr. Jose Atiles is a co-recipient of the 2025 Critical Criminologist of the Year award from the American Society of Criminology (ASC) Division on Critical Criminology & Social Justice. This award, the highest honor in Critical Criminology, recognizes scholars whose work exemplifies exceptional creativity, intellectual rigor, and lasting impact on the field. Dr. Atiles' scholarship stands out for its originality, theoretical depth, and significant contribution to advancing critical perspectives within criminology.

Dr. Atiles will be recognized at the DCCSJ Awards Ceremony during the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, November 13, 2025.