Journal of Criminology

Scope

The Journal of Criminology is an international peer-reviewed journal in the field of criminology. Originally published under the title of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, it expressly seeks to publish innovative theoretical, empirical and policy-oriented research from around the world as well as maintaining a strong commitment to high quality research in the Australasian region. The Journal of Criminology is particularly interested in submissions falling within the following categories: - Conceptually-oriented articles, especially on new and emerging themes, that deal with, or relate to, the areas of criminology and criminal justice - Policy-focused articles proposing fresh thinking and new ideas in re-sponse to new and emerging, as well as established, policy challenges in these areas - Empirical articles that break new ground on criminological topics and which use new or innovative methodologies