Submission of Manuscripts; The Editors have divided the manuscript review process as follows:

(1) Articles on Victimization topics: Articles on victimization topics should be sent to Karin Miofsky at the address below. Appropriate topics include original research and evaluation of victim services, programs, and policies; systematic, evidence-based reviews of research on the effectiveness of  restorative justice and other victim-oriented intervention strategies; and assessments of specific forms of victimization (violent, repeat) categories of victims ( child, elderly, repeat) and /or types of victimization (crime type).

Karin Tusinski Miofsky, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
University of Massachusetts - Lowell Mahoney Hall
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978.934.4108
Email: karin_tusinskimiofsky@uml.edu

(2) Articles on Offending Topics: Articles on offending topics should be sent to Karin Miofsky at the address below. Appropriate topics include original research and evaluations of offender identification, apprehension, court processing, and sentencing decisions; original research and evaluation of offender treatment and control services, programs, and policies; assessments/profiles of specific offender groups (violent offenders, mentally ill offenders); research on offending/desistance through the life course; and evidence-based reviews of research on the effectiveness of both adult and juvenile treatment and/or control strategies.

Karin Tusinski Miofsky, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
University of Massachusetts - Lowell Mahoney Hall
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978.934.4108
Email: karin_tusinskimiofsky@uml.edu

(3) Book Reviews and Op-Ed Pieces: Book reviews will focus on new publications related to both offending and victimization. In addition, we plan to highlight emerging—and likely controversial—issues in an op ed section of each issue. Please contact Richard Greenleaf at the address below for further details on both book reviews and appropriate op ed topics:

Richard G. Greenleaf, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Criminal Justice Coordinator
Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice
244 Old Main
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst IL. 60126
Phone: (630) 617-3733
Email: greenleafr@elmhurst.edu

Authors should send one electronic copy and one hard copy to the Managing Editor, as detailed above. Any questions about where to send manuscripts can be resolved by contacting the Managing Editor (by phone, or email). For book reviews and op ed pieces, we recommend that you contact the book review editor for details on length, format of these submissions. As a general rule, book reviews will be approximately 2000-3000 words, while op-ed pieces will fall in the 800-1200 word range.

Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.

All parts of the manuscript should follow standard APA format; the article should be double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Suggested page length is 20-30 pages double-spaced( 10000-20000 word count). Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Each article should be summarized in an abstract of not more than 100 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text. Authors should supply three or more keywords for their article. Each submission should include two cover pages: one with name and affiliations of the author(s) ; and one with only the title of the article.

Manuscripts, including figures, tables, and references, must conform to the specifications described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Manuscripts that do not conform will be returned for revision. Copies of the Manual are available through the Publication Department of the American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; telephone (202) 336-5500. Examples:

Journal: Tsai, M., & Wagner, N. N. (1978). Therapy groups for women sexually molested as children. Archives of Sexual Behaviour, 7(6), 417-427.
Book: Millman, M. (1980). Such a pretty face. New York: W. W. Norton.
Contribution to a Book: Hartley, J. T., & Walsh, D. A. (1980). Contemporary issues in adult development of learning. In L. W. Poon (ed.), Ageing in the 1980s (pp. 239-252). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Illustrations

Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:

• 300 dpi or higher
• sized to fit on journal page
• EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
• submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files

Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in their printing and publication. The charge for the first page with color is $900.00. The next three pages with color are $450.00 each. A custom quote will be provided for color art totaling more than 4 journal pages. Good-quality color prints or files should be provided in their final size. The publisher has the right to refuse publication of color prints deemed unacceptable.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet. All original figures should be clearly marked in pencil on the reverse side with the number, author's name, and top edge indicated.

Proofs

Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' EProof system. They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt.