Experts
in Crime, Security
and Justice
EUROCRIM offers education and research in the fields of crime, security and justice/law. Our courses and research outputs are designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of crime and the response to it. Explore our academic offerings and embark on a journey of discovery and learning.
CRIMINAL LAW & CRIMINOLOGY
Criminal Law
Understand the foundations of Criminal Law and its role in maintaining justice and social order. Explore key legal principles, criminal liability, and the legal processes governing crime and punishment. Gain insight into the relationship between law, society, and human behavior. Discover how laws shape justice and protect individual rights.
Criminology
Explore the study of crime, its causes, and societal impact. Understand criminal behavior, justice systems, and law enforcement strategies. Analyze the role of social, economic, and psychological factors in shaping crime patterns. Discover the intersection of law, policy, and criminology in preventing crime and promoting justice.
At EUROCRIM we explore the science of applied criminology and its role in addressing real-world crime challenges. We examine how criminological theories are put into practice in law enforcement, criminal justice policy, and crime prevention strategies. We analyse offender behaviour, rehabilitation methods, and investigative techniques. We help our students understand the impact of forensic science, psychology, and sociology in shaping effective responses to crime. Together we discover how data-driven approaches, risk assessment models, and evidence-based policies contribute to reducing criminal activity and enhancing public safety. Join us and gain insights into the evolving landscape of applied criminology and its critical function in shaping modern justice systems and security measures.
CORRUPTION & ANTI-CORRUPTION
EUROCRIM is the leading Greek academic think tank with expertise in anti-corruption. We lead and take part in EU funded projects. Our Director is a world leading expert in anti-corruption and the winner of the 2016 International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award in support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Prof Dimitris Ziouvas has led the MA in Corruption, Law and Governance delivered by the University of Sussex in partnership with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center in Qatar. EUROCRIM is a leading Youth Empowerment provider in South Eastern Europe. Our innovative grassroot work includes establishing and co-ordinating the non-profit youth networks “European Integrity Youth Academy” (EURIA), “Anti-Corruption Youth Greece” (ACYG) and “mama eftasa”. EURIA is representing Greece as an Ordinary Member in the UNCAC Coalition. We work together with UNODC, Council of Europe and the Academy of Transparency and Human Rights of the European Public Law Organization to promote integrity, transparency and the rule of law.
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FINANCIAL CRIME & ORGANIZED CRIME
At EUROCRIM we explore the intricate world of financial criminal law, organized crime, corruption, and European and international criminal law. We explore how financial crimes, from money laundering to fraud, fuel organized crime networks and undermine global economies. We analyze the legal frameworks that combat corruption and transnational crime, and the role of international cooperation in enforcing justice. We research how European and international institutions work to strengthen financial transparency and accountability. At EUROCRIM we examine the challenges of prosecuting white-collar crimes and dismantling illicit financial networks. Join us and discover the evolving landscape of global criminal law and its impact on security, governance, and economic integrity.
CYBER-CRIME
Explore the fast-evolving world of cybercrime and the threats it poses to individuals, businesses and public institutions. Understand how cyber fraud and online scams – from phishing, identity theft and fake investment platforms to romance scams and business email compromise – exploit technology and human trust on a massive scale.
Analyse how criminals use crypto assets to launder the proceeds of crime, and how regulators, financial intelligence units and law enforcement trace, freeze and confiscate illicit virtual assets.
Discover the role of digital forensics in investigating cybercrime: how experts secure, recover and analyse electronic evidence to follow digital trails and bring offenders to justice. Examine the legal and policy responses to online harms, including hate speech on social platforms, and the challenge of protecting public safety while safeguarding privacy and freedom of expression in an interconnected world.
CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY
Criminal psychology seeks to explain the motivations of criminals and develop a psychological profile to understand or apprehend them. Criminal psychologists examine individual criminal behaviors and diagnose any mental health conditions. Criminal psychology courses often include abnormal behavior, substance abuse patterns, behavioral statistics, and adolescent delinquency. Forensic psychology is a broad field that applies the principles of psychology to the criminal justice system and law. Forensic psychologists consult with law enforcement to integrate psychology into both criminal and civil legal matters. Their duties can include evaluating witnesses and conducting mental health evaluations in court proceedings.
CRIME & SECURITY
Explore the dynamic interplay between crime, security, and defense in a rapidly evolving world. Understand how security measures mitigate criminal threats and the strategic role of defense in safeguarding societies. Gain insight into the challenges of maintaining security while upholding justice and civil liberties.
CRIME & DEFENSE
Analyse the complex relationships between law enforcement, national security and global defense strategies.
Explore hybrid warfare – the coordinated use of military and non-military means, such as cyber-attacks, economic pressure, criminal networks, sabotage and covert influence operations – by state and non-state actors seeking to destabilise societies below the threshold of open conflict.
Understand how disinformation campaigns manipulate public opinion, undermine trust in democratic institutions and exploit social media, and how states, the European Union and NATO build resilience against foreign information manipulation and interference.
Discover how emerging threats, technology and policy shape the future of crime prevention and defense, and uncover the critical balance between public safety, national defense and civil liberties in an increasingly interconnected world.
FORENSICS & CRIME INVESTIGATIONS
Understand how sciences like biology, toxicology and information technology can help solve criminal cases with Forensic Criminology. Explore criminal minds with Criminal Psychology.
Learn how DNA forensics plays a crucial role in identifying suspects and exonerating the innocent. Explore digital forensics, where experts analyze electronic evidence to uncover cybercrimes, fraud, and hidden digital trails. Delve into crime scene investigation (CSI), where forensic specialists collect, preserve, and analyze physical evidence to reconstruct events and solve cases.
Digital Forensics
Digital forensics has become indispensable in modern investigations. Specialists identify, preserve and examine evidence from computers, smartphones, cloud services, networks and crypto-asset transactions, following strict chain-of-custody standards so that the evidence is admissible in court. From recovering deleted data and analysing metadata to tracing communications and financial flows, digital forensics supports the investigation of cybercrime, fraud, corruption and organised crime.
Understand the role of forensic experts in profiling offenders, assessing motives, and contributing to criminal investigations. Discover the intersection of science, psychology, law, and justice in solving crimes.
EUROCRIM offers consulting and expert witness / opinion services in forensics and crime investigations.