Please see the following webpage for a list of upcoming International Conferences:
http://www.acjs.org/pubs/167_2105_13934.cfm

Job Announcement
Director of Research
Center on Immigration and Justice
New York, NY
Start Date: Spring/Summer 2010

Founded in 1961, the Vera Institute of Justice combines expertise in research, technical assistance, and demonstration projects to help leaders in government and civil society improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety. Vera’s centers, programs, and departments cover a full range of justice issues and serve diverse vulnerable populations.

Program Description
Vera seeks a Director of Research for its Center on Immigration and Justice. The Center on Immigration and Justice responds to the increased convergence of the immigration and criminal justice systems by developing evidence-based justice solutions for systems affecting immigrants and their families. Current Center projects seek to increase legal access for adult and child immigrant detainees, and improve relationships between immigrant communities and law enforcement. The Center currently works in more than 15 states across the country on projects primarily funded by federal government agencies. The Center employs diverse interdisciplinary staff who work collaboratively across projects and with other Vera centers and programs.

Roles and Responsibilities
The Center’s Director of Research reports to the Institute’s Research Director on all aspects of the Center’s research development, applications, administration, and support. The Center Director of Research is responsible for supervising the work of the Center’s research staff, assisting them in their development and career paths, and ensuring that all staff work smoothly and seamlessly with other Center staff on all projects. The Center Director of Research will set the Center’s research agenda and will work closely with the Center Director, who has final responsibility for Center decisions.

The Center’s Director of Research will plan and build research projects around the Center’s core areas of work. This requires knowledge of potential funding sources, the ability to communicate with funders, willingness to work on projects that involve basic and applied research, the capacity to work collaboratively with program staff, and ability to implement new projects. Specific responsibilities include:

• Planning, managing, and overseeing Center research projects;
• Ensuring that appropriate analytical support is provided to the Center’s technical assistance and programmatic work;
• Developing research proposals and securing funding for them;
• Managing the team of Center researchers;
• Recruiting new research staff when necessary;
• Managing research project budgets;
• Collaborating with government and community partners; and
• Preparing and editing reports and publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in a social science is required.
• Experience, as a Principal Investigator, supervising and managing multiple projects employing a range of social science methods, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Experience managing and supervising projects that involve research with human subjects.
• Experience developing and writing research projects and preparing grant applications.
• Proven ability to identify and develop research program areas.
• Experience making and supervising budgets and negotiating contracts.
• Prior history of funded research.
• Experience working in and leading interdisciplinary teams that involve research, technical assistance, and training.
• Superior writing and editing skills, and ability to write for a policy audience.
• Research experience either with the immigration removal system (immigration courts, detention, and deportation) or with diverse populations in the criminal justice system that are involved with immigration.
• Ability to read and write about legal documents and communicate with expert legal advocates.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, including staff at nonprofit community organizations, legal service providers, expert researchers, and high-level government employees.
• Capacity to lead by example and to support career development for all supervised staff.
• Fluency in a second language, especially Spanish or another language spoken by new immigrants in the United States, is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Candidates selected for interviews will be required to complete a brief writing exercise. Finalists for this position will be required to give a presentation on their original research to Center and research staff.

Salary
Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.

How to Apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Online submission is preferred: http://vera.theresumator.com/apply/ULLB6P

However, if necessary, materials may be mailed or faxed to:
ATTN: Human Resources /CIJ Director recruitment
Vera Institute of Justice
233 Broadway, 12th Flr.
New York, NY 10279
Fax: (212) 941-9407

Please use only one method of submission (online, mail or fax).
No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Vera Institute of Justice values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information about Vera, visit our website at www.vera.org.

Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice
Call for Manuscripts - 1

The Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice invites you to submit your manuscript based on the 2010 ACJS conference presentations for a special issue entitled Race, Ethnicity, Crime, and Criminal Justice.  Manuscripts should be approximately 20–25 pages double-spaced with a one-inch margin on all four sides and should include an abstract of 100 words; longer manuscripts will be accepted at the discretion of the Editor.  A title page and a brief biographical sketch of author(s) should also be included.  References, citations, and general style of manuscripts should follow the APA style (as outlined in the latest edition of Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association).  References should be double-spaced and placed in alphabetical order.  Electronic versions of manuscripts will be accepted. 

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.

The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2010.  Please send all requests and manuscripts to Guest Editor:  Dr. Delores Jones Brown, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Department of Law and Police Science, 899 Tenth Avenue, Suite 422-36, New York, NY 10019 or djonesbr@jjay.cuny.edu.

Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice
Call for Manuscripts - 2

The Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice invites you to submit your manuscript based on the 2010 ACJS conference presentations for a special issue entitled Crime and Criminal Justice: An International Perspective.  Manuscripts should be approximately 20–25 pages double-spaced with a one-inch margin on all four should sides and should include an abstract of 100 words; longer manuscripts will be accepted at the discretion of the Editor.  A title page and a brief biographical sketch of author(s) should also be included.  References, citations, and general style of manuscripts should follow the APA style (as outlined in the latest edition of Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association).  References be double-spaced and placed in alphabetical order. Electronic versions of manuscripts will be accepted. 

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.

The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2010.  Please send all requests and manuscripts to Guest Editor:  Dr. Obi Ebbe, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Geography, 615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598 or obi-ebbe@utc.edu

Melissa Barlow - ACJS 2nd Vice President
Seeking Committee Volunteers
March 2011-March 2012

Melissa Barlow, ACJS 2nd Vice President, is actively seeking Committee Volunteers to serve during her presidency, March 2011-March 2012. If you are interested in learning more about how to be actively involved in service to ACJS, please attend the ACJS General Business Meeting from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010 in the California Ballroom at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego, or contact Melissa at mbarlow@uncfsu.edu to volunteer. Melissa and her committee chairs will discuss the purposes and activities of these committees during the ACJS General Business Meeting in San Diego. Members will have an opportunity to volunteer to serve on a committee at that time. Every ACJS member who volunteers will be placed on a standing or ad hoc committee, to the extent practical.

Committee membership is limited to ACJS members. The composition of all committees will be as diverse as possible with regards to gender, race, region, and length of Academy membership.

Every year ACJS needs volunteers for the Academy’s Standing Committees. Committee volunteers usually serve for one year, beginning with the Friday of the Annual Meeting after the Executive Board meets. Appointments to the following ACJS Standing Committees are for one year and are made by the President unless otherwise specified.

• Affirmative Action
• Assessment
• Awards
• Budget, Finance, and Audit (members are appointed by the 2nd Vice President)
• Constitution and By-Laws (members are appointed by the 2nd Vice President and serve 3 year terms)
• Ethics (members serve 3 year terms and are nominated by the Trustees-at-Large and appointed by the ACJS Executive Board)
• Membership
• Nominations and Elections (members are appointed by the Immediate Past President)
• Program
• Publications
• Student Affairs
• Academic Review Committee (members are appointed by the 1st Vice President and serve 3 year terms; membership on this committee is restricted to trained certification reviewers)

The success of ACJS depends on having a dedicated cadre of volunteers. Committee membership is an excellent way to make a difference in the future of ACJS.

Justice Research and Policy
Call for Papers on Juvenile Justice Topics

Justice Research and Policy, JRSA’s peer-reviewed journal that bridges the gap between criminal justice researchers and policy makers, invites articles on critical juvenile justice issues including, but not limited to, the following:
• disproportionate minority contact
• transfers to adult court
• juvenile sentences of life without parole
• impact of legislative initiatives on policies, programs, and practices
• issues related to implementation of evidence-based programs or practices

Letter of Intent is requested by March 1, 2010. Email to journal @jrsa.org.

Article Deadline: May 1, 2010. Email to journal@jrsa.org.
Papers selected for publication will be those that demonstrate value to juvenile justice research and policy. Published papers will also have a response from the field.

Submission guidelines are available at www.jrsa.org/pubs/journal/journal_guidelines.html.

For questions, contact Guest Editors Phillip Stevenson at pstevenson@azcjc.gov or Nancy Rodriguez, nancy.rodriguez@asu.edu.

Justice Research and Policy is published by the Justice Research and Statistics Association, 777 N. Capitol St., NE, Suite 801, Washington, DC 20002. Phone: 202-842-9330. Web site: www.jrsa.org.

Symposium on Crime and Justice: The Past and Future of Empirical Sentencing Research
September 23 & 24, 2010
University at Albany, Page Hall Auditorium, 135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY
Symposium Director: Shawn Bushway

A top-flight group of scholars will assemble to review the current state of sentencing research and chart future directions.

MAIN PAPERS
The Role of Race in Sentencing Outcomes - Eric Baumer, The Florida State University
Risk Assessment in Sentencing - Kelly Hannah-Moffat, University of Toronto
Discretion and Decision Making in the Sentencing Process - Shawn Bushway, University at Albany and Brian Forst, American University
Managing the Criminal Justice Population - Bill Sabol, Bureau of Justice Statistics

The schedule also features a distinguished panel of session chairs and discussants.

Registration: General - $125.00; Student - $75.00
Reception and Dinner: General - $40.00; Student - $25.00

For Students and Young Faculty...
Available Scholarships - Research Poster Session - Young Scholar Paper Competition

Visit us at www.albany.edu/scj/SentencingSymposium.htm for additional information.

This event is made possible in large part by a grant from the National Science Foundation (SES-0939099).

A Special Issue of Victims and Offenders
Call for Abstracts
Victim and Offender Research: A Cross-National Perspective
Guest Edited by Dr Véronique Jaquier (University of Lausanne) &
Professor Bonnie Fisher (University of Cincinnati)

The purpose of this Special Issue is to share innovative comparative criminological and victimological research with a worldwide audience of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. Papers are expected to provide quantitative and/or qualitative cross-national findings that not only highlight the significance of these comparisons, but also discuss the methodological, political and cultural issues that challenge cross-national analyses. The issue will highlight findings from comparisons made across two or more countries that were generated from a cross-national project(s) or secondary data analyses.

We invite individuals to submit a 250-word abstract for consideration to write a full-length manuscript (20-25 pages double spaced, including tables/figures and references) for a mid/late 2011 Special Issue. Dr Jaquier and Professor Fisher will read each abstract and select 6-7 to receive invitations to submit a full-length manuscript.

We welcome comparative national-, city- or individual-level research across countries from industrialized to developing countries on each of the seven continents. Abstracts are welcome from scholars, researchers, clinicians, service providers, and policy makers across all disciplines, including (but not limited to) criminology, economics, gender, gay/lesbian, or women studies, psychology, public health, and victimology. Inquires about the appropriateness of topics and abstracts should be emailed to Dr Véronique Jaquier at veronique.jaquier@unil.ch or Professor Bonnie Fisher at Bonnie.Fisher@uc.edu.

All manuscripts will be peer reviewed. The deadline for abstract submission is 1 March 2010. Authors will be notified by 15 March 2010 if their proposed paper was accepted. A first draft of the paper will be due by 1 August 2010 and the final version, after a double-blind review, will be due no later than 31 January 2011.

American Educational Research Association
Invites You to a Capitol Hill Briefing on
New Strategies for Keeping Schools Safe: Evidence-based Approaches to Prevent Youth Violence
Thursday, February 11, 2010 2:00 p.m.
Refreshments at 1:30
Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 430
Constitution Avenue and 1st Street NE; Washington, D.C.

The growing body of research paints a very different picture of both the magnitude and nature of school safety issues than appears in the mainstream media. While acts of mass violence are a serious concern, they are quite rare; and insufficient attention has been given to the much more pervasive forms of aggression that effect millions of students daily. Many of the popular policy solutions that have been introduced in response to concerns about the safety of children, such as zero tolerance and increased security measures, have been shown to be inadequate or even dysfunctional. A new and more comprehensive policy perspective is needed, and there is abundant research evidence to point the way.

This briefing will report on research presented in a special issue of the Educational Researcher devoted entirely to research on school safety. The new research to be discussed examines violence, bullying, and disruptive behavior, and reports on the harmful consequences of school environments that are unsafe or disruptive—especially for minority students—and the kind of policies and education approaches needed to maintain safety and order in our schools. Copies of the January-February, 2010 issue of Educational Researcher, a peer-reviewed journal, will be distributed at the meeting.

Moderator
Felice J. Levine, Ph.D.
Executive Director, American Educational Research Association

Research Perspectives
Dewey G. Cornell, Ph.D.
     Professor and Bunker Chair in Education
     Director, Virginia Youth Violence Project
     Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville

Matthew J. Mayer, Ph.D.
     Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology
     Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Congressional Perspective
U.S. Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) (invited)

Perspectives from Practitioners

Seating is Limited
Please RSVP outreach@aera.net

For information, contact AERA Communications and Outreach (202) 238-3200, ext. 234 or 235

Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) Launches Redesigned Website

The BJS website has been redesigned and is now available at: http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov. Many new features and tools have been added, and the site's content has been completely reorganized to allow users to quickly find the information they're seeking. New features include enhanced search capabilities, prominent placement of new products and announcements on the homepage, RSS feeds, and more. Tutorials are available to help users become familiar with the new site and its features.

Criminal Justice Policy Review
Call for Papers – Special Issue
Drug Policy and Research

Submission Deadline: June 30, 2010

Criminal Justice Policy Review (SAGE Publications) is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal publishing articles written by scholars committed to the study of criminal justice policy through quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methodological approaches. The journal is published quarterly and accepts appropriate articles, essays, research notes, and book reviews. It also provides a forum for occasional special issues on notable topics in crime and justice. The journal appeals to criminologists, sociologists, political scientists, and practitioners with an interest in criminal justice policy. For more information about Criminal Justice Policy Review, please go to http://cjp.sagepub.com.

The journal is currently soliciting manuscripts for a special issue on drug policy and research. Manuscripts considered for publication in this special issue could focus on a variety of topics, including (but not limited to): (a) recent trends in drug use; (b) empirical tests of theories of drug use; (c) evaluations of prevention and intervention programs; (d) evaluations of enforcement programs; and (e) consequences of drug use. All submitted manuscripts should contain discussion of relevant implications for criminal justice policy and practice.

An online submission and review system for Criminal Justice Policy Review is available at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/cjpr. Manuscripts should be submitted in current APA format. For additional information, please contact Jason Spraitz, Managing Editor, Criminal Justice Policy Review, at j.spraitz@iup.edu or call (724) 357-1247.

American Statistical Association
Committee on Law and Justice Statistics
Grant Program

The American Statistical Association (ASA) Committee on Law and Justice Statistics announces a small grant program for the analysis of Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and other justice-related data. This program is designed to encourage the creative and appropriate use of these data to inform substantive and methodological issues. Awards are generally to be completed within a two-year period and are typically in the range of $25,000 to $40,000.

Proposals must be e-mailed by January 15, 2010. More information can be found at: http://www.amstat.org/careers/pdfs/BJSsolicitation.pdf

Crime & Justice Summer Research Institute: Broadening Perspectives & Participation
July 12 – 30, 2010, Ohio State University

Faculty pursuing tenure and career success in research-intensive institutions, academics transitioning from teaching to research institutions, and faculty members carrying out research in teaching contexts will be interested in this Summer Research Institute. Organized by Lauren J. Krivo and Ruth D. Peterson and funded by the National Science Foundation and Ohio State University, the institute is designed to promote successful research projects and careers among faculty from underrepresented groups working in areas of crime and criminal justice. During the institute, each participant will complete an ongoing project (either a research paper or grant proposal) in preparation for journal submission or agency funding review. In addition, participants will gain information that will serve as a tool-kit tailored to successful navigation of the academic setting. The Summer Research Institute will provide participants with:

- Resources for completing their research projects;
- Senior faculty mentors in their areas of study;
- Opportunities to network with junior and senior scholars;
- Workshops addressing topics related to publishing, professionalization, and career planning;
- Travel expenses to Ohio, housing in a trendy Columbus neighborhood, and living expenses.

The institute will culminate in a research symposium where participants present their completed research before a scholarly audience.

Completed applications must be postmarked by February 5, 2010. To download the application form, please see our web site (http://cjrc.osu.edu/rdcj-n/summerinstitute). All applicants must hold regular tenure-track positions in U.S. institutions and demonstrate how their participation broadens participation of underrepresented groups in crime and justice research. Graduate students without tenure track appointments are not eligible for this program. Please direct all inquiries to cjrcinstitute@osu.edu.

The American Journal of Criminal Justice
Special Issue: Criminal Gangs: Street, Prison, and Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs

The American Journal of Criminal Justice, the official journal of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, invites submissions for a special issue, “Criminal Gangs: Street, Prison, and Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs”, guest edited by Dr. Thomas Barker. We welcome manuscripts from diverse methodological approaches. Manuscripts should also focus on the implications of the research for criminal justice policy and practice. Inquiries about the appropriateness of topics can be directed to the special issue editor. All of the manuscripts will undergo blind peer review. Manuscripts should not exceed 25 pages double-spaced including tables, figures, and references. The page limit is a strict guideline in order to allow for a number of high quality manuscripts to be included in the special issue. Manuscripts should be received no later than February 15, 2011. Please send two electronic copies (one complete version and one blind copy with all author/s identifying information removed) to Dr. Thomas Barker at Tom. Barker@eku.edu. Style and formatting guidelines for authors and additional information are available at: http://www.springer.com/social+sciences/criminology/journal/12103.

British Crime Historians Symposium
September 2-3, 2010
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

This is the 2nd symposium that seeks to bring together historians of crime criminologists engaged in historical research. The key aim is to address interdisciplinary engagement between history and criminology. We plan to organise panels concerning methods and interpretation, comparative histories, history and current policy, criminal lives, empire and internationalism and place and space.

Please send proposals for papers by February 28, 2010 to Lisa Burns at the Centre for Criminological Research: l.k.burns@sheffield.ac.uk. For further information, contact Paul Knepper, University of Sheffield, p.knepper@sheffield.ac.uk, or Heather Shore, Leeds Metropolitan University, h.shore@leedsmet.ac.uk.

American Journal of Criminal Justice
Special Issue: New Directions in Research Examining Crime over the Life-Course
Call for Papers
(November 2010)

The American Journal of Criminal Justice, the official journal of the Southern Criminal Justice Association, invites submissions for a special issue, “New Directions in Research Examining Crime over the Life-Course,” edited by Dr. Wesley G. Jennings. We seek manuscripts on a variety of topics within the broad area of developmental criminology and crime over the life-course. The goal of this special issue is to disseminate theoretically grounded and empirically sound research that investigates the complex nature of studying crime over the life-course going beyond merely stating that prior offending is related to future offending. We welcome manuscripts from diverse methodological approaches that utilize advanced statistical techniques and longitudinal data to explore offending over time. Manuscripts should also focus on the implications of the research for criminal justice policy and practice. Inquiries about the appropriateness of topics can be directed to the special issue editor. All of the manuscripts will undergo blind peer review. Manuscripts should not exceed 20 pages double-spaced including tables, figures, and references. The page limit is a strict guideline in order to allow for a number of high quality manuscripts to be included in the special issue. Manuscripts should be received no later than February 15, 2010. Please send two electronic copies (one complete version and one blind copy with all author/s identifying information removed) to Dr. Wesley G. Jennings at wgjenn01@louisville.edu. Style and formatting guidelines for authors and additional information are available at: http://www.springer.com/social+sciences/criminology/journal/12103.

International Criminal Law Review
Call for Manuscripts

The International Criminal Law Review is now accepting submissions for criminological and sociological research. Topics, while relevant to international criminal law can also include transitional justice, hybrid tribunals, local and indigenous responses to ICL violations, Post-Conflict justice, restorative justice, institution -organizational-and/or structural perspectives relevant to ICL and International Criminal justice. The next issue for submissions will be for Spring 2010. Please submit your papers electronically to Dawn L Rothe, PhD, drothe@odu.edu or mail them to:

Dawn L Rothe, Phd.
Editor of Criminology series
Old Dominion University
Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Norfolk VA 23529

John Jay College International Conference
Societies in Transition: Balancing Security, Social Justice and Tradition
June 2-5, 2010
Call for Papers

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, in partnership with the Advisory Council of Human Rights of the Kingdom of Morocco and Hassan II University, is pleased to announce its Ninth Biennial International Conference to be held in the city of Marrakesh from June 2 to June 5, 2010. The conference, designed to promote international and interdisciplinary understanding of justice issues in its broadest sense, aspires to bring together scholars, practitioners, government leaders, police officials, advocates and international organizations.

For more information on the conference, including the call for papers, please visit the conference website at: www.jjay.cuny.edu/ic/submission by December 15th, 2009.

John Jay College Sponsors New Literary Journal
Third Issue Published Spring 2009

J Journal: New Writing on Justice examines the justice issue through creative work, directly and tangentially. Contributors include established and new writers, professionals in the law enforcement field, lawyers, professors in the humanities and social sciences, and prison inmates. Unlike other Criminal Justice journals, J Journal presents its analyses of contemporary justice issues through creative, not scholarly work. Housed at CUNY’s John Jay College, one of the nation’s premier criminal justice institutions, J Journal’s short stories, poetry and creative nonfiction expand the question: What is Justice?

Published twice a year, J Journal targets criminal justice professionals interested in reading about justice and related issues. Here’s what some of the critics have said:

• “…the content [of J Journal] provides an engaging perspective on justice in America.” — Library Journal
  
  
• “From the John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes the new J Journal: a strange and delightful hybrid of literary, creative writing on crime, criminal justice, law, and law enforcement…” — UTNE Reader
  
  
• “J” publishes work that grapples with crime, punishment and human rights [and] showcases voices and ideas that do not usually appear in other literary magazines…. I think we can expect great things from this lit mag.” — The ReviewReview
  
  
• “Opening this stylish-looking rag is not just a distinct pleasure, it is a nourishing experience.” — NewPages

For subscription information, please visit our website at jjournal.org

Critical Issues in Justice and Politics
Call for Papers

Critical Issues in Justice and Politics is accepting submissions for publication in the Fall edition. CIJP is a peer-reviewed, academic journal which is published tri-annually. For more information, please visit our web site: http://www.suu.edu/hss/polscj/CIJP.htm.

Western Society of Criminology
37th Annual Conference
February 4-6, 2010
Call for Papers

The Western Society of Criminology (WSC) will hold its 37th annual conference on February 4-6, 2010, in Honolulu, Hawaii. For more information on the
conference, including the call for papers, please visit the WSC website at: http://www.sonoma.edu/ccjs/wsc.

The deadline for abstracts is October 5, 2009.

JSA Announces Award Recipient for Upcoming Conference

The president, board, and members of Justice Studies Association are pleased to announce that Richard Quinney will the 2009 recipient of the “Sullivan/Tifft Vanguard Award” at its 11th annual conference May 27-30 to be held at the Sovereign Best Western in Albany, New York.

Members of JSA established the award two years ago to acknowledge persons who have given outstanding service to the association but this year the award, through special dispensation, will be presented to Richard Quinney for his outstanding service to the academic discipline of criminology for the past 40 years.

The JSA award comes on the heels of the recent announcement by the Council for Wisconsin Writers that “Ricardo” is to receive the 2009 August Derleth Award for Book-length Non-fiction for his Things Once Seen (Borderland Books Press, 2008). The award comes with a $500 cash prize and a one-week writer's residency at the Edenfred Residential Retreat  for Creative Artists in Madison. The announcement was made by the Poet Laureate of the State of Wisconsin, Marilyn L. Taylor toward the end of March.

At the Justice Studies Association conference, Richard Quinney will have copies of Things Once Seen on hand for display and signing. Those interested in attending the conference can look for details at www.justicestudies.org.

Asian Journal of Criminology
Call for Papers

The Asian Journal of Criminology would like to welcome manuscript submissions of academic research and public policy studies on all crime and criminal justice topics related to Asia. The Journal welcomes both theoretical and methodological manuscripts with an emphasis on evidence-based empirical studies addressing Asian contexts as well as international and comparative studies relevant to Asia. It welcomes research from a broad variety of methodological traditions, including quantitative, qualitative, historical, and comparative methods. The Journal’s multi-disciplinary approach spans a range of disciplines, including criminology, criminal justice, law, sociology, political science, psychology, forensic science, social work, urban studies, history, geography, and anthropology. The Journal provides a platform for discussion and exchange of ideas among criminologists, policymakers, and practitioners, by publishing papers related to crime, crime prevention, criminal law, medico-legal topics, and the administration of criminal justice in Asian countries. The Journal also invites shorter reviews or research notes, as well as book reviews.

If you have any questions, please feel welcome to contact the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Jianhong Liu – JLiu@umac.mo  
For manuscript submission, please submit online at http://www.edmgr.com/ajoc/
Guidelines for manuscript submission and the archive of online issues are available at http://www.springer.com/11417

The International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) Journal

Article topics may include analytical methods, the intelligence cycle, open source analysis, research methods, gangs, terrorism, narcotics and correctional intelligence. The International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) (http://www.ialeia.org/journal) publishes a peer-reviewed journal twice a year. The journal is a scholarly publication that strives to "bridge the gap" between academic research and the practical techniques employed by criminal research specialists and intelligence experts worldwide.

The Journal’s central objective is to publish articles that advance the theoretical and research agenda of the intelligence and analytical fields related to military, law enforcement and criminal justice. Its emphasis is upon empirical research, qualitative studies and scientific methodology, with priority given to articles reporting original research. It includes articles needed to advance the intelligence analysis profession. Its emphasis is upon providing more informed dialogue about analytical policies and practices and the empirical procedures related to these policies and practices.

Submission Guide
Submissions are considered from many sources including field-level analysts, investigators, senior policy-making officials, and college and university faculty and researchers. Only original manuscripts not previously published or under consideration by another periodical will be considered for review. If accepted for publication, all manuscripts become the exclusive property of IALEIA Journal, and cannot be published elsewhere without the written consent of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts.

Submissions must adhere to American Psychological Association (5th Edition) standards. Scholarly research or best practice articles should be between 15 and 30 pages in length (double-spaced, full justification, 12-point Courier or Times New Roman font). Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to the contact below and include the title, author(s), contact information and a short biography of each author.  The manuscript should also include a brief (200 word) abstract.

Address Manuscripts and Questions to:
Melissa Johnson, CCA
ialeiajournal@gmail.com or melissa.johnson@doc.state.nj.us
(609) 984-0982

United Nations Graduate Student Internship Program

The United Nations provides opportunities for students enrolled in a graduate programme to undertake an internship at its Headquarters in New York. This Internship Programme is for the United Nations Headquarters in New York only. Eligible candidates interested in doing an internship at the United Nations Headquarters in New York can apply.

The objective of the Internship Programme is threefold:
• To provide a framework by which graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to United Nations Offices where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments.
• To expose them to the work of the United Nations.
• To provide UN offices with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

The United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme is offered on a two-month basis three times a year:
• Mid January to mid March (Spring Session): The vacancy announcement is posted mid May, the deadline for applications is mid September.
• Early June to early August (Summer Session): The vacancy announcement is posted mid September, the deadline for applications is end of January.
• Mid September to mid November (Fall Session): The vacancy announcement is posted end of January, the deadline for applications is mid May.

To qualify for the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
1. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship; or
2. Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree.

Any work produced by interns during their internship within the framework of the duties assigned to them should be used for academic purposes exclusively. All economic and moral rights (copyright) pertaining to such work will remain the exclusive property of the United Nations.

Interested graduate students should write via EMAIL ONLY to the Ad Hoc Internship Coordinator, Human Resources Operations Section, Human Resources Management Service, United Nations Office enclosing: Applications (in English) should include the following:

a) A covering letter stating the grounds for their application;
b) Recent curriculum vitae (CV);
c) Copies of their university degrees or a list of courses attended;
d) Abstracts of academic papers they have written.

After careful consideration of all documents submitted, only successful candidates will be notified of their selection. Kindly send your electronic applications to the following email address: intern@un-undesa.org. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The 16th World Congress of the International Society for Criminology
Kobe, Japan
August 5 - 10, 2011

The 16th World Congress of the International Society of Criminology (ISC) will be held at the Kobe International Conference Center in Kobe, Japan, on August 5-10, 2011.  The local host is the Japan Federation of Criminological Associations (JFCA), which is formed by the eight criminological associations in Japan covering a wide range of disciplines from sociological criminology to correctional medicine.  JFCA has started its preparation for the Congress with close consultation with the ISC leadership.

The general theme and other details will be determined at the meeting of ISC’s Board and Scientific Committee in Paris in May, 2009.  An official website will be set up and the first circular will be prepared soon afterward.

Kobe is a port city with 1.5 million inhabitants located near Osaka in western Japan. (http://www.kvca.or.jp/convention/english/index.html) One of the first ports opened to the outside world in the late 19th century, it has a distinctive international atmosphere which attracts tourists both from abroad and from Japan.  Although devastated by the earthquake of 1995, Kobe, the “Phoenix”, has quickly risen again, and now fully enjoys its prosperity.

The city is served by two nearby international airports (the Kansai International Airport and the Osaka International Airport) as well as a municipal airport.  A day trip to Kyoto and Hiroshima can easily be made by train, and a trip to Tokyo in eastern Japan is also easy by train or plane.

The Congress is to be held at the Kobe International Conference Center, located on a man-made island in the Port of Kobe.(http://kobe-cc.jp/english/index.html)  It is conveniently surrounded by a group of hotels with varying prices, and all congress sessions will be held in the fully air-conditioned rooms under one roof of the Conference Center.

We will keep you posted of the progress.  Please plan ahead to attend this important event for the world community of criminologists.  It may be a good idea, for instance, to make this Congress a part of your summer vacation in 2011.  You will not be disappointed, intellectually or otherwise.

Until the official website is set up, please send your inquiries to:
Secretariat, 16th World Congress of ISC
c/o Osaka University of Commerce
tel: 81-(6)-6618-4323 fax: 81-(6)-6618-4426
wcon@oucow.daishodai.ac.jp

Contemporary Justice Review
Calls for Papers
“Celebrating” The 35th Birthday of Restorative Justice

The editors of Contemporary Justice Review would like to invite scholars from all disciplines, activists, and practitioners of restorative justice to submit an essay title/abstract for a special issue on “‘Celebrating’ the 35th Birthday of Restorative Justice.” We are using as a starting point the establishment of the Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) in Kitchener Ontario by Mark Yantzi and Dave Worth in 1974. Of course, we welcome papers on the aboriginal foundations of restorative justice that long preceded programs such as VORP in the Anglo world.

Authors might wish to focus on restorative justice demonstration projects around the globe, highlighting the difficulties of establishing such programs in this era of punishment-based corrections as well as the reasons for the successes and failures of different models of restorative practices. Critical assessments of restorative justice paradigms are welcome.

Articles might assess the efficacy of the movement in its 35-year history. Was too much promised? More delivered than hoped for? Issues of co-optation of restorative practices by state officials and policies will shed light on such matters. The implementation of restorative practices might also be looked at within the theory of complex organizations, whether the managerial practices of some organizations structurally defeat the ameliorative potential of restorative justice.

We welcome re-evaluations of the theoretical foundations of restorative justice: the legal, spiritual, and psychological foundations of restorative practices? Do certain religious affiliations defeat the restoration of lives because of their inherent theological requirements?

Some authors might wish to examine films that tackle the difficult and complex issues of restorative justice, highlighting how screenwriters and directors portray the possibilities of restoration without re-victimization. Dead Man Walking comes immediately to mind. We are interested in the review and re-review of books that have contributed substantially to restorative justice theory and practice.

We are also looking for an examination of: (1) restorative justice practices in families, schools, and places of work as well as practices of nonviolent conflict resolution generally; (2) the various relationships between restorative justice and criminology, sociology, and psychology. How can the social sciences through theories of change offer insight into how to expand the practice of restorative justice to all arenas of social life? Where, for example, does the recent work on traumatology and the “loss of one’s assumptive world” fit into restorative justice theory and practice?

And, can restorative programs consider change realistically without taking into account social-structural conditions which militate against restoration and the successful reintegration of those harmed and wounded into “the community?” That is, are there instances of restorative programs that spin their wheels while seeking to alleviate the pain and suffering of persons affected by criminal and other forms of harmful activity?

Those with questions about the appropriateness of their work for this special issue of CJR should contact Editor-in-Chief Dan Okada at <dokada@csus.edu>. Those interested in submitting work on these topics should send title/abstract to Assistant Editor, Diane Simmons Williams <dsw27@earthlink.net> by June 15, 2009. Notification of acceptance will be made by July 15. Completed essays (see www.justicestudies.org for format requirements) will be due May 1, 2010.

Asian Journal of Criminology
Call for Papers

The Asian Journal of Criminology would like to welcome manuscript submission of academic research and public policy studies on all crime and criminal justice topics related to Asia. The journal welcomes both theoretical and methodological manuscripts with an emphasis on evidence-based empirical studies addressing Asian contexts as well as international and comparative studies relevant to Asia. It welcomes research from a broad variety of methodological traditions, including quantitative, qualitative, historical, and comparative methods. Its multi-disciplinary approach spans a range of disciplines, including criminology, criminal justice, law, sociology, political science, psychology, forensic science, social work, urban studies, history, geography, and anthropology. The Journal provides a platform for discussion and exchange of ideas among criminologists, policymakers, and practitioners, by publishing papers relating to crime, crime prevention, criminal law, medico-legal topics and the administration of criminal justice in Asian countries. The journal also invites shorter reviews or research notes, as well as book reviews.

If you have any questions, please feel welcome to contact the editor-in-chief: Prof. Jianhong Liu – JLiu@umac.mo  
For manuscript submission, please proceed online at http://www.edmgr.com/ajoc/default.asp
The guideline for manuscript submission and the online issues are available at  http://www.springer.com/social+sciences/criminology/journal/11417

The International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Bureau of Justice Administration
Announces
The Discover Policing Initiative

Recruitment of police officers is a long standing concern of police agencies nationwide. Finding, attracting, and hiring quality officers from diverse backgrounds are top priorities for all law enforcement agencies. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice (BJA), have partnered to address this important issue through the creation of an innovative career website called DiscoverPolicing.org. DiscoverPolicing.org is the cornerstone of a nationwide initiative that will market the benefits of careers in law enforcement to a broad and diverse audience, from young applicants to those seeking a career change or exiting military service. Through a clear and accurate portrayal of the full range of police service opportunities, Discover Policing will convey an accurate image of policing, expand the pool of potential applicants, and provide an effective means for candidates and hiring agencies to connect.

Discover Policing offers a robust career information database along with a built-in Career Center. The career database is divided into four easy-to-navigate and informative categories: “Why Policing?”, “What’s It Like?”, “What Does It Take?”, and “Find Your Career” Here users will find a wealth of information about policing including: an outline of why policing is a great career; examples of the variety of agencies and job opportunities; first-person accounts of what it is like to be a police officer; and an overview of the hiring, selection, and training processes. Visitors to the site can also look up contact information for nearby agencies and access links to resources of interest in all 50 states and worldwide. No other site on the Web offers a more comprehensive window into police service (Source: IACP Discover Policing).

Visit www.discoverpolicing.org to explore what DiscoverPolicing.org has to offer. Colleges and universities are encouraged to link this website to their career services websites. If you have questions regarding this program, contact the Discover Policing staff at 1-800-THE-IACP, or DiscoverPolicing@theiacp.org.

Submitted by; Dr. Jeffrey Magers, California University of Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, (Chair, IACP Police Administration Committee) magers@cup.edu

ACA Seeks Article Submissions for Peer-Reviewed Research Journal

Have you just completed a research study or scholarly essay that you think would be of interest to those in corrections? Corrections Compendium, the bimonthly journal of the American Correctional Association, is seeking submissions for upcoming issues. Its international readership includes individuals involved in various sectors of the corrections and criminal justice fields, including individuals employed in academia, state and local correctional agencies, and community corrections, to those in probation and parole and juvenile services. A leading peer-reviewed publication in the corrections field, Compendium welcomes you to submit your research-based papers for possible publication. We are open to submissions on all subjects — provided that they relate to corrections and adhere to standards of quality scholarship. A typical article is approximately 3,000 to 6,000 words, excluding references, endnotes, tables, charts, etc. All submissions are reviewed by members of our editorial advisory board. Articles must not have been published elsewhere or be under consideration by another publication. Do you think you may have just what we are looking for? If so, please e-mail your article to Susan Clayton, Managing Editor, Periodicals, ACA, at susanc@aca.org in Microsoft Word or WordPerfect format, double spaced, with any tables or charts at the end of the text. Please remember to include your name, title, affiliation, address, daytime telephone number, fax number and e-mail address.

The 1st Report to the Nation on Youth Courts and Teen Courts
is now available: 1993 to 2008

This national report documents significant highlights and events over a fifteen (15) year period of unprecedented and historic growth of this groundbreaking American Juvenile Justice program that utilizes volunteer youth to help sentence their peers.  The report begins in 1993, when fewer than 75 local youth and teen courts existed in just about a dozen states.   The report concludes 15 years later in 2008, when more than a record 1,000 local communities operate these local juvenile justice programs.  Historic numbers of youth and adults are now involved, as more than 111,868 juvenile cases were referred to local youth and teen courts and more than 133,832 volunteers, to include both youth and adults who volunteered to help with the disposition and sentencing of these juvenile cases.   The report was researched and written by Scott Bernard Peterson.

It can be downloaded at: http://www.creducation.org/cre/section/single_entry/youth_courts/

A PDF copy of the 42 page report can be obtained by emailing Scott Peterson at dryouthcourt@aol.com

Victims and Offenders Journal
Call for Papers

The new Co-Editors of the journal, Victims and Offenders, invite you to submit articles for consideration on a wide range of topics broadly related to victimization and offending. Our aim is to examine new police, court, and corrections programs, strategies, and emerging policy/practice issues related to both crime victims and criminal/juvenile offenders from an interdisciplinary --and hopefully, international-- perspective.

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

(1) Articles on Victimization topics: Articles on victimization topics should be sent to Arthur Lurigio 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).

Arthur J. Lurigio, Ph.D.
Professor and Faculty Scholar
Associate Dean for Faculty
College of Arts and Sciences
Loyola University Chicago

Mailing Address: Room 212 Damen Hall
College of Arts and Sciences, Dean's Office
Loyola University Chicago
6525 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, Il 60626

Phone: 773-508-3503
Email: alurigi@luc.edu

(2) Articles on Offending Topics: Articles on offending topics should be sent to James Byrne 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.

James M. Byrne, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
University of Massachusetts – Lowell Mahoney Hall
Lowell, MA 01854

Phone: 978.934.3992
Email: profbyrne@hotmail.com

(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 appropriate editor, as we detail above. Any questions about where to send manuscripts can be resolved by contacted either of the co-editors (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.

First Annual Conference:
Contemporary Themes in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Offender Treatment
Indiana State University, Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Terre Haute, IN
April 2 - 3, 2009
Call for Papers

This conference will explore themes related to the topic of gang research, philosophical foundations in criminological research methodology, practical and conceptual implications for the practice of offender treatment and humanistic approaches for criminology and criminal justice.

Abstract Deadline: March 1, 2009
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2009
For more information, please see http://www1.indstate.edu/ccj/crinst/conference/conf_main.html.

Ohio Chiefs of Police Association
Call for Articles

The Ohio Chiefs of Police Association publication would like to welcome authors to submit articles related to current topics in law enforcement. Guidelines for articles are available from Ms. Bonnie Armbruster at bonnie.armbruster@oacp.org.

2008 Symposium Crime, War and Justice in a World without Borders
DVD Collection Now Available

2008 Symposium Crime, War and Justice in a World without Borders available now on DVD for $8.00 + $2.98 P&H.   Eastern Kentucky University's Department of Criminal Justice and Police Studies is offering the DVD collection providing a broad perspective on the "global war on terror" featuring David Harvey, Christian Parenti, Cynthia Enloe and Andrew Bacevich.  Each presents a unique perspective on global insecurity, taken together making sense of contemporary political and social life. The presentations and Q&A explore social and economic justice, human rights, gender, militarism and large scale cultural shifts.  They connect militarism to law enforcement and crime control, globalization to social justice.

Mail check or money order to:
Conference DVDs
Attn: Georgeanna Jarvis
Department of CRJ&PLS
Eastern Kentucky University
467 Stratton Bldg
Richmond Kentucky, 40475

Second National Conference on Restorative Justice
“Mainstreaming Restorative Justice: Empowering Communities, Restoring Responsibility”
The University of Texas at San Antonio – Downtown Campus
May 13-15, 2009

What: Restorative justice is a philosophy that crime is a violation of people, not just a violation of the law.  The restorative justice process focuses on rebuilding the relationship between victim, offender and community.

The National Conference on Restorative Justice is a joint venture involving universities, justice system agencies, restorative justice practitioners and the faith community. Attendees may participate in various program tracks including Introduction to Restorative Justice; Academic and Research; Faith and Community Collaboration; Indigenous Practices; and Justice System Applications. Conference registration rate to be announced.  Please refer to the Web site for details on San Antonio-area accommodations.  The Radisson Market Square at 502 W. Durango Blvd. is across the street from the UTSA Downtown Campus.  The conference agenda, including speakers and sessions, plus on-line registration, will go live on Sept. 15.  Check RestorativeJusticeNow.org for updates.

When:

May 13-15, 2009

Check-in and evening reception, May 12.

Where:

The University of Texas at San Antonio – Downtown Campus

501 W. Durango Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207

Contact:

RestorativeJusticeNow.org, (210) 458-2683.

Journal of Quantitative Criminology

Following a successful editorship under David McDowall, a selection committee, in consultation with Springer Publishing, named James Lynch (John Jay College of Criminal Justice) and Alex R. Piquero (University of Maryland College Park) as the new co-editors of the Journal of Quantitative Criminology effective June 1, 2008. Under their co-editorship, all manuscript submissions must be submitted to the Journal's Editorial Manager site at: http://www.editorialmanager.com/joqc.

Criminal Justice Studies: A Critical Journal of Crime, Law and Society
A refereed journal published quarterly by Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Special Edition on Cybercrime and Cybercriminology

Criminal Justice Studies invites the submission of manuscripts for consideration for inclusion in a planned special issue on cybercrime and cybercriminology. Society’s reliance on computers and the Internet continue to grow. With this growth, the computer and the Internet have created an arena for criminal activity. Analytical papers that focus on all forms of crime on the Internet (including but not limited to: digital piracy, identity theft, cyberstalking, and academic dishonesty are welcome). All manuscripts will be peer reviewed. Manuscripts should be no more than 25 typed, double-spaced pages including tables, figures and references using APA 5th edition style. Manuscripts must be received no later than March 1, 2009. The special edition is slated to be volume 23 issue 4 of the journal.

Criminal Justice Studies was previously published under the title The Justice Professional this journal is a referred journal now published quarterly.  Qualitative and quantifiable articles are sought mainly from academics and research in the field, though articles from professional may also be considered.

All contributions as well as biographies of contributors must be sent to the guest editor via the e-mail address below. Please submit articles to:
George E. Higgins, Ph.D.
Department of Justice Administration
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
(502) 852-0331
gehigg01@gwise.louisville.edu

ASA Task Force on Sociology and Criminology Seeks Input from ACJS Members

The American Sociological Association (ASA) Task Force on Sociology and Criminology Programs is requesting input from faculty members in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Sociology programs on issues and problems in the relationships among these related fields. The Task Force, chaired by Dennis MacDonald of Saint Anselm College, has been charged with “developing model curricula and sample course content for courses in criminology taught in sociology departments” at the BA, MA, and PhD levels. In addition, the Task Force is examining the relationships between Sociology and Criminology/Criminal Justice programs that are in separate departments.

The resulting report will provide guiding principles and recommendations, as well as illustrations (“promising practices”) for how departments of various types offer strong criminology programs within sociology departments, and how optimal relationships can be attained and maintained when Sociology and Criminal Justice/Criminology reside in separate departments.

The Task Force is particularly interested in comments on issues and problems, the variety of program structural arrangements, programs and relationships that work well, and information on existing data relating to these issues. The Task Force can be contacted by e-mail at ASATaskForce@anselm.edu. Task Force members may also be contacted directly. They are: Steve Barkan (University of Maine), Kimberly Cook (University of North Carolina – Wilmington), Heath Hoffmann of (College of Charleston), Jodie Lawston of (California State University – San Marcos), Michael Lewis (Christopher Newport University), Marc Riedel (Southeastern Louisiana University), Mary Romero (Arizona State University), Prabha Unnithan (Colorado State University), and Saundra Westervelt (University of North Carolina – Greensboro). Margaret Vitullo is the ASA liaison with the Task Force.

Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice
Special Issue:  Crime and Justice in China (February 2010)

The Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice invites individuals to submit manuscripts for consideration for inclusion in a planned special issue on Crime and Justice in China. This volume will focus on the legal reforms, particularly the reforms of the criminal justice system, and their impact on crime and justice in the past 25 years since the economic reforms in China.  Appropriate topics for submitted manuscripts include legal reforms, characteristics of specific criminality and victimization, laws and practices with regard to policing, courts/sentencing, and corrections/punishment.  The journal particularly welcomes empirical research that utilizes survey, interview, fieldwork data, and existing published official data.  Both quantitative and qualitative approaches are appropriate.  Theoretical and analytical papers are appropriate and welcomed as well.

Inquiries about the appropriateness of topics should be directed to one of the guest editors:   Hong Lu, University of Nevada, Las Vegas can be reached via email (at hong.lu@unlv.edu) or telephone (702-895-0242);  Terance D. Miethe, University of Nevada, Las Vegas can be reached via email (at miethe@unlv.nevada.edu) or telephone (702-895-0248).  All manuscripts will be peer reviewed.  Manuscripts should be no more than 25 typed, double-spaced pages, including tables, figures, and references.  Manuscripts must be received no later than July 1, 2009.  Please send four manuscript copies, along with the manuscript on disk, to Hong Lu, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154-5009.

J: The Literary Journal of John Jay College of Criminal Justice

J: The Literary Journal of John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a twice-yearly publication featuring new fiction, poetry and memoir on crime, criminal justice, law and law enforcement. As an alternative to scholarly CJ publications, J Journal explores questions of justice from creative perspectives. Contributors to our first issue are CJ professionals, writers, police officers, lawyers and inmates. Perfect bound. 100 pages. Subsciptions are $20 for individuals and $36 for libraries/institutions. Please contact us at: jjournal@jjay.cuny.edu

The National Institute of Corrections Information Center
Correctional Research Roundtable

The National Institute of Corrections Information Center announces a new forum in its Corrections Community called the Correctional Research Roundtable.  This online discussion group is intended for both the academic community and practitioners involved in research.   Participation in the Community requires a one-time, quick, free registration process, for which you will be prompted.  Visit the Roundtable today!

International Journal of Social Inquiry
Call for Papers

Uludag University Social Sciences Institute in collaboration with RMIT University and James Cook University is proud to announce the inaugural issue of the International Journal of Social Inquiry and is seeking contributions focused on criminology and criminal justice for its first edition. This series has identified a number of themes that it will be publishing in future issues. These are; globalization, gender, work ethics and values. While each edition of the Journal will have a particular emphasis, each edition will also include other social science based papers outside of the identified theme and contributions across any aspect of social science will be always welcomed. This peer-reviewed Journal will specialize in the publication and dissemination of high-quality papers that contribute to social science from around the world. The editors welcome papers from all perspectives and from all countries.

For further information regarding publishing in this Journal please refer to: http://ijsi.uludag.edu.tr or ijsi@uludag.edu.tr

The thematic editors of the first issue are:
Aytac, Serpil (Uludag University) saytac@uludag.edu.tr
Bondy, Julian (RMIT University) julian.bondy@rmit.edu.au
Dawes, Glen, (JCU), glenn.dawes@jcu.edu.au
Sokullu, Fusun (Istanbul University), sokullu@istanbul.edu.tr

Correctional Health Today
Call for Papers

Correctional Health Today (CHT), the interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal of ACA’s Healthcare Professional Interest Section, is seeking quality submissions for upcoming issues. CHT will include articles on a range of correctional health care issues in all areas of corrections — adult, juvenile, jails and community/reentry. All peer-reviewed articles must meet rigorous standards and can represent a broad range of topics, including medical and mental health care, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, legal and ethical issues, administration and public health.
CHT is published twice a year and is available to section members in both print and electronic versions. Our review process allows for a thorough analysis by expert peer reviewers with a time frame that is often less than other journals. Authors should follow the Publications Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth Edition, guidelines for manuscript preparation. Submission criteria can be found at www.aca.org or you may contact the managing editor at CHTeditor@aca.org.

Drug Czar Conference
Unedited 6 DVD Now Available

On June 17th, 2006, CESAR and the Institute for Behavior and Health sponsored a Drug Czar Conference at the University of Maryland. The one-day meeting of academics and policy experts featured seven of the eleven men who have served as heads of the White House drug abuse prevention office. An unedited 6 DVD set of this historic meeting is now available for a reduced price of $75 (originally $95), including shipping. Please contact cesar@cesar.umd.edu or call 301-405-9770 to place an order. More information and an order form can be found at www.cesar.umd.edu.

Cityscape
Call for Articles

Cityscape, published three times a year by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Policy Development and Research, is accepting submissions to its new Refereed Papers section. Cityscape is published both in hard copy and online. We welcome high-quality submissions in all areas of housing and urban policy, from all relevant disciplines. Topics might include data collection, economic opportunity and self-sufficiency, fair housing, home ownership and housing finance, housing technology, effectiveness of government programs, international comparative housing policy analysis, regulatory barriers to affordable housing, rural housing, housing for persons with special needs, subsidized housing, university partnerships, urban revitalization and community development, and urban trends. Our referee process is double-blind and timely, and our referees highly qualified.  The Managing Editor also will give guidance to authors about the suitability of papers proposed in outline form. Send manuscripts or outlines to Cityscape@hud.gov.

Journal of Crime and Justice (JC&J)
Call for Papers

The Journal of Crime and Justice, the official publication of the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association, is a biannual peer-reviewed journal featuring original scholarly work in the area of crime and criminal justice.  JC&J welcomes quantitative and qualitative empirical articles, theoretical commentaries, and book reviews.  Prospective authors should send a cover letter with contact information, four copies of their manuscript, one electronic copy of their manuscript,  and a $10 submission fee (payable to the Journal of Crime and Justice), to: Mitchell B. Chamlin, Editor, Journal of Crime and Justice, Division of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210389 , Cincinnati, OH 45221-0389.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Releases New Drug Abuse Treatment Recommendations
to Cut Costs, Save Money and Reduce Crime

NIDA has released a landmark scientific report showing that effective treatment of drug abuse and addiction can save communities money and reduce crime.  Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations outlines some of the proven components for successful treatment of drug abusers who have entered the criminal justice system, leading to lower rates of drug abuse and criminal activity. 

This comprehensive report offers 13 principles based on a review of the scientific literature on drug abuse treatment and criminal behavior. Examples of important principles are that drug addiction is a brain disease that affects behavior, that recovery requires effective individualized treatment that may include medication, and that continuity of care is essential for drug abusers re-entering the community after a period of incarceration.

To read more about this area of interest and order Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations (NCADI# BKD 550) visit NIDA's Web site at www.drugabuse.gov or call the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) at 1-800-729-6686 to order the free publications.

The Institute is also releasing a companion art card for the new criminal justice publication, titled Treatment is the key (NCADI# NIDACRD 25).  To order free copies of this art card, you can also visit www.drugabuse.gov.

Announcing a New SSRN Journal:
Corrections and Sentencing Law and Policy

UCLA law professor Sharon Dolovich and Washington University law professor Margo Schlanger are co-editors of a new Social Science Research Network journal, Corrections and Sentencing Law and Policy.
 
Corrections and Sentencing Law and Policy Abstracts will provide a forum for works-in-progress, abstracts, and completed articles dealing with the broad range of doctrinal, theoretical, and policy issues relating to the punishment, sentencing, and re-entry of convicted criminal offenders. Topics include (but are not limited to) prison and jail conditions and life; prisoners' rights; probation, parole, and re-entry; prison and jail administration; imprisonment and diversionary sentencing, and the death penalty.  The journal also invites submissions dealing with the implications of incarceration and other criminal punishments for families, communities, and society as a whole.

Contributions from all disciplines are welcome, and scholars working in this area are encouraged to submit their work.

To Subscribe, click here:
http://hq.ssrn.com/jourInvite.cfm?link=corrections-sentencing-law-policy
To view papers, click here:
http://www.ssrn.com/link/corrections-sentencing-law-policy.html

The journal's advisory board includes Douglas Berman (Ohio State Moritz College of Law); Lynn Branham (Thomas Cooley Law School); Brett Dignam (Yale Law School); Malcolm Feeley (Boalt Hall); David Garland (NYU Law School); James Jacobs (NYU Law School); Dan Kahan (Yale Law School); Pam Karlan (Stanford Law School); Ira Robbins (American University Law School); Carol Steiker (Harvard Law School); Robert Weisberg (Stanford Law School); and Larry Yackle (Boston University School of Law).

SSRN's on-line research network disseminates abstracts and working papers of researchers internationally in a variety of subject areas. SSRN User HeadQuarters: http://hq.ssrn.com

ERCES & Partners Announce
the Creation of a New Research Center

We expand on our activities while diversifying our setting. To face new challenges we provide for innovative approaches.
       
Your support is needed: http://www.erces.com/scrae

Southwest Journal of Criminal Justice

The Southwest Journal of Criminal Justice (SWJCJ) is now accepting manuscripts for consideration. We are interested in receiving submissions of original work that have not been previously published. Diversity in theoretical and methodological approaches is encouraged as is the submission of policy-related research. The SWJCJ is the online, refereed journal of the Southwest Association of Criminal Justice, a regional affiliate of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Authors need not be members of the Southwest Association of Criminal Justice to submit a manuscript for consideration. Previous issues of the journal and submission information are located at http://swjcj.cjcenter.org.  Inquiries may be directed to the editors, Dr. William Wesley Johnson & Dr. Willard Oliver, at swjcj@shsu.edu.

Journal of Knowledge and Best Practices in Juvenile Justice and Psychology
Call for Papers

H. Elaine Rodney, Editor in Chief
Laura B. Myers, Senior Editor
Louis P. Anderson, Deputy Editor
College of Juvenile Justice and Psychology
Prairie View A&M University

The College of Juvenile Justice and Psychology at Prairie View A&M University is pleased to announce the publication of a new refereed journal which publishes relevant application research for the academic and practitioner communities of juvenile justice, forensic adolescent psychology, and criminal justice. The journal is entitled Journal of Knowledge and Best Practices in Juvenile Justice and Psychology. The editorial staff is soliciting both qualitative and quantitative articles on juvenile justice policy, delinquency prevention, and evaluation. The journal is published in hard copy and electronically.

The first issue of the journal can be viewed at http://www.pvamu.edu/Include/College%20of%20Juvenile%20Justice%20and%20Psychology/JJJ11.pdf

Anyone wishing to submit an article for review should submit the article electronically to the senior editor at laura_myers@pvamu.edu. Articles should follow the APA style and be typed in 12 point font. All inquiries and submissions should be directed to the senior editor, Laura Myers.

Professional Issues in Criminal Justice (PICJ)

Professional Issues in Criminal Justice (PICJ) is a newly established quarterly peer-reviewed journal that seeks to integrate the world of the practitioner with that of the scholar. PICJ places a strong emphasis on the professional practice of criminal justice while at the same time demonstrating how academic approaches can benefit the practitioner. With this in mind, both quantitative and qualitative submissions are welcomed. Evaluative research of new practitioner programs (court operation and administration as well as issues facing law enforcement and correctional agencies) are ideal submissions for this journal. Likewise, PICJ includes as a sub-theme, a variety of multinational issues in criminal justice and/or related topics. It is expected that many future volumes will illustrate the professional practice of criminal justice around the globe.

PICJ has an established group of reviewers and our dedicated staff members are working to finalize the on-line design elements. At this time, the executive board is currently seeking submissions for this journal. If interested in submitting a manuscript to PICJ, please simply indicate interest and send your manuscript by e-mail as a Microsoft Word attachment to Dr. Robert Hanser at RHanser@picj.org, with an additional hardcopy sent to the editorial office at:  Kaplan University ATTN: PICJ/Dr. Gene Scaramella, 550 W. Van Buren, Suite 700, Chicago, Illinois 60607. (312) 777-6437. The submission will be forwarded to the associate editor who will then submit the manuscript for review. 

Please note that all papers should be submitted in APA format.  Manuscripts must not exceed 20 pages in length, including title page, abstract, and references.  Potential authors are asked to provide their name, title, affiliation, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Persons interested in obtaining further information should visit the website at www.picj.org. Please direct all questions or inquiries to:

Robert D. Hanser, Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief, (PICJ)
Kaplan University &
University of Louisiana at Monroe
122 Western Avenue
West Monroe, LA 71291
Ph# 318-791-2633
E-mail: RHanser@picj.org

Call for Essays Reviewing Legal Literature
West's Criminal Law Bulletin

West's Criminal Law Bulletin is an authoritative source for guidance and insight from renowned experts on the latest developments and trends in the field. Published six times per year, the Criminal Law Bulletin reports on all of the major federal, state, and Supreme Court decisions in every phase of criminal law.  It also has peer-reviewed journal articles devoted to scholarship concerning any and all matters of criminal law, criminal procedure, and criminal/forensic evidence.  Additionally, each edition of the journal contains book reviews and a column entitled "From the Legal Literature"  which provides a summary and critique of two or three recent scholarly articles concerning a common theme or topic concerning criminal law, procedure, or evidence.  The journal is available both in print and electronically on Westlaw,® as well as various other databases.

Submissions are now being accepted for upcoming "From the Legal Literature" columns. The column is much like a traditional book review, except it reviews recent pieces of legal scholarship rather than books.  Submissions may be on any common theme or topic within the broad spectrum of criminal law, criminal procedure, or criminal/forensic evidence.  Recent column topics have included reviews such as "Making Sense of the Proportionality Principle and the Eighth Amendment," "Continued Erosion of the Fourth Amendment Rights of Students," "Unraveling Crawford v. Washington in Abuse Cases," "Evolving Issues Under Miranda," and "Competing Views on the Quagmire of Synthetically Restoring Competency to Be Executed."

Submissions should begin with a short summary (2-6 double-spaced pages) of the issue or topic being reviewed.  Authors should then summarize and critique two or three recent pieces of legal scholarship (usually scholarly law review articles) that address the given issue or topic, preferably from different perspectives.  The legal citation style of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (18th ed., 2005) must be used, and citations should be in footnotes that appear at the bottom of each page, rather than as endnotes.  The total length of a "From the Legal Literature" column should be between 16 and 22 double-spaced pages, including footnotes.  Manuscripts are only accepted electronically in either Corel WordPerfect® or Microsoft Word® format.  Submissions from law students, graduate students, and exceptional undergraduate criminal justice students are encouraged.  Send submission to Dr. Henry F. Fradella, the Legal Literature Editor, at CLB_Legal_Literature@cox.net. 

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