The prize is awarded for outstanding achievements in criminological research or for the reduction of crime and the advancement of human rights.
So far thirty scholars have received the prize:[8] The international independent jury consists of members representing both practitioners and academics.
Today the Jury consists of following: [9] Initially, the Stockholm Prize in Criminology was financed through yearly private donations.
[12] The Jerry Lee Foundation is dedicated primarily to reducing crime and enhancing education through research on what works to achieve these goals.
The Hitachi Mirai Foundation is engaged in a wide range of activities including the prevention of juvenile crime and delinquency, the enhancement of correctional and rehabilitation services for prison inmates and reform school students, and the promotion of social understanding and cooperation on issues involving young people.
Their objectives are prevention of crime and delinquency through enlightenment of the general public on idea of correction and rehabilitation of offenders.