The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies is an independent charity that informs and educates about all aspects of crime and the criminal justice system.

Criminal Justice Matters (CJM) is the quarterly magazine of the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies.  The magazine engages critically with research, analysis and policy development relating to contemporary social, crime and justice issues in the UK and abroad.  It provides a space for critical analysis, debate and the sharing of research, ideas, perspectives and practice.  The Centre's work is underpinned by the values of independence, honesty, quality and justice, all of which are reflected in the content and editorial policy of CJM.  CJM is aimed at, and commissions articles from, a broad range of professions and interest areas, including academics, students, practitioners, campaigners, policy makers, journalists and interested members of the public.  Presented in ‘jargon-free' language and an accessible format, each issue contains a number of articles on a specific theme, supplemented by a selection of non-themed articles reflecting and informing on current issues and debates. 

Editorial Policy:

Each issue of CJM contains a themed section on a particular area of interest, assembled by a guest editor.

CJM also publishes articles of commentary, topical issues and reviews. We particularly welcome speculative submissions for these sections, exploring contemporary developments in political debate, policy and research. Potential contributors should contact the managing editor, Arianna Silvestri, Arianna.Silvestri@crimeandjustice.org.uk, with a synopsis of 100-200 words outlining your article, its main argument and a clear sense of approach and style.

Articles should:

• be no longer than 1,500 words in length
• be written in a jargon free and accessible style
• have no more than seven references
• use the Harvard style of references
• not contain any footnotes
• be written to a well-informed, but not exclusively academic audience
• include photos or illustrations where possible.

Potential contributors should note that publication, even of invited articles, cannot be guaranteed, and we reserve the right to edit where necessary. Articles, can only be accepted on this basis.

Back Issues of CJM are available to purchase for £10. To purchase a back issue, please click here.