To honor the memory of Christine Rasche and her long-time contributions to the Homicide Research Working Group, the membership has established a thesis award for the outstanding master’s thesis with a focus on homicide, intimate partner violence, and/or lethal violence. Award recipients receive a $750 cash award, a year’s membership, and one paid registration to the Annual Meeting & Conference (usually held in June).
Award recipients are invited to present their research or project at the Annual Conference. Any travel costs are at the recipient’s expense, although funds may be available to assist with International travel requirements.
One award may be given annually if eligible and a worthy candidate is available and chosen. There is no obligation on the part of the Homicide Research Working Group to issue this award every year.
Eligibility for the award is as follows:
- The thesis must have been completed during the twelve (12) months preceding the application deadline.
- The winner of the award agrees to present their research at the Annual Conference of the Homicide Research Working Group (typically held in June).
- Application material must include the name and address of the applicant, a copy of the thesis, and a cover letter from the supervising faculty member indicating that the thesis is part of an accredited program leading to the master’s degree and the thesis has been approved for the degree.
The deadline for nominations is February 1. The Committee will meet to consider the nominations, and applicants will be informed of the Committee’s decision in March.
Please email questions to the Committee Chair, Raquel V. Oliveira, [email protected]
Past Award Winners:
2026: No recipient
2025: No recipient
2024: Alexis Faulkner
2023: Eucharia Ozoemenam