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Mike Vecchio, PhD

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Lecturer of Criminal Justice & Criminology, Loyola University Chicago (he/him) • UMSL PhD & BGSU alum • Intersection of youth gangs, violence, & victimization + social justice ♾️ SEIU73 ✊🏻

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Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Apr 5

I am honored to be named a 'top finalist' for the 2025 Ignatius Teaching Award at Loyola University Chicago.

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Midwestern Criminal Justice Association @midwesterncja.bsky.social · 14d

Need help getting to/around the #MCJA2025 meetings?

Where:
• Aloft Chicago Mag Mile (243 E Ontario St, 60611)
• 2nd Floor (see MCJA map)

When:
• Thursday, Sept 25th
∆ 8a – Registration opens
∆ 9a – 1st Panels

Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · 17d

Good fight with Swalwell.

Hold the line.

Brush off their attacks.

Rise above the next line of partisan attacks.

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Midwestern Criminal Justice Association @midwesterncja.bsky.social · 25d

The final program for #MCJA2025 is now available
• Sept 25 & 26
• Aloft Chicago Mag Mile
• MCJA.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-MCJA-Final-Program.pdf

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Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Aug 7

DOJ calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

Sure, Jan.

Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops

The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

www.npr.org

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Midwestern Criminal Justice Association @midwesterncja.bsky.social · Aug 1

The #MCJA2025 Program is now available at MCJA.org
• Sept 25 & 26
• Aloft Chicago Mag Mile

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Midwestern Criminal Justice Association @midwesterncja.bsky.social · Jul 15

Chicago is beautiful in the fall... 🍂🍁

Submit your abstract TODAY!

Midwestern Criminal Justice Association @midwesterncja.bsky.social · May 14

Abstract submission for #MCJA2025 (Sept 25th & 26th) is OPEN!
• Papers
• Thematic panels
• Roundtables
• Student posters (Grad & Undergrad)

∆ MCJA.org/annual-meeting.html#/

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Midwestern Criminal Justice Association @midwesterncja.bsky.social · Jul 14

Abstracts due TOMORROW (July 15th)

Midwestern Criminal Justice Association @midwesterncja.bsky.social · May 14

Abstract submission for #MCJA2025 (Sept 25th & 26th) is OPEN!
• Papers
• Thematic panels
• Roundtables
• Student posters (Grad & Undergrad)

∆ MCJA.org/annual-meeting.html#/

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Midwestern Criminal Justice Association @midwesterncja.bsky.social · Jul 9

Submissions are due Tuesday, July 15th!

MCJA.org/abstract-submission

Midwestern Criminal Justice Association @midwesterncja.bsky.social · May 14

Abstract submission for #MCJA2025 (Sept 25th & 26th) is OPEN!
• Papers
• Thematic panels
• Roundtables
• Student posters (Grad & Undergrad)

∆ MCJA.org/annual-meeting.html#/

Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Cook County Data Dashboard

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Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Jun 25

The Loyola Chicago Center for Criminal Justice just released the Cook County Justice System Dashboard in cooperation with criminal justice system stakeholders.

The dashboard pulls together data from police, prosecutor, courts, jail, prison, and parole to examine all aspects of the justice system.

Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · May 29

National Survey on Drug Use and Health in question after DOGE/RFK

They've tracked Americans' drug use for decades. Trump and RFK Jr. fired them

The 17-person team of statisticians and scientists at the National Survey on Drug Use and Health are all out of jobs. Researchers around the country use the data to understand behavioral health.

www.npr.org

Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · May 17

Yesterday was interesting 😷

Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · May 1

Happy May Day

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Juliana Stratton @julianastratton.bsky.social · Apr 24

I’m Juliana Stratton, and I'm running for United States Senate.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQeG...

Whirlwind - Juliana for Illinois

YouTube video by Team Stratton

www.youtube.com

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Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Apr 24

It's more than 77° in my office.

Please. Kill. Me. 🥵

Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Apr 24

"No." 😐

Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Apr 6

Thanks, Chris.

Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Apr 5

I am honored to be named a 'top finalist' for the 2025 Ignatius Teaching Award at Loyola University Chicago.

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Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Apr 2

Donations to 2025 #BGSUOneDay ✅
• Criminal Justice Program
• Campus Tour Guide Fund
• HHS General Fund
• Jerome Library Mural Restoration Fund

givecampus.com/schools/BowlingGreenStateUniversity/one-day-at-bowling-green-state-university

One Day at Bowling Green State University

Join me and make a gift for Bowling Green State University's One Day!

www.givecampus.com

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Sen. Cory Booker @booker.senate.gov · Mar 31

I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:

Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker

YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker

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Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Mar 31

The first panel for #MCJA2025 has officially been received!

This year's @midwesterncja.bsky.social meetings are Sept 25-26 with abstracts due by July 15.

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Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Mar 24

Happy Oberon Day, Midwesterns!

Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Mar 23

😒

Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Mar 19

Good morning to everyone except Dave's sister #IYKYK

Mike Vecchio, PhD @mikevecchio.bsky.social · Mar 13

Fucking fascinating work by Pew

John Gramlich @johngramlich.bsky.social · Mar 13

There's a big age divide over the use of profanity in public: Americans 65 and older are more than twice as likely as adults under 30 to say it's unacceptable for people to curse out loud or visibly display swear words on a T-shirt, sign or elsewhere. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

Dot plot showing age differences in Americans' views of the acceptability of various kinds of public behavior, ranging from cursing out loud to taking a photo or video of someone without asking permission. The chart is based on a Pew Research Center survey conducted Nov. 12-17, 2024.

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