Calls for Papers

Call for Abstracts: The European Conference on Domestic Violence 2027 

We are excited to announce that the abstract submission portal for the European Conference on Domestic Violence 2027 is now open. The conference will be held at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin, Ireland, from 5th – 8th September 2027. We welcome abstracts from researchers, practitioners, service providers and policy makers in Europe and elsewhere. This is an in-person conference only.

The closing date for submissions is 30 October 2026.

This is your chance to showcase your knowledge and expertise at one of the most prestigious gatherings in the domestic violence research and practice communities. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with others on a range of important and contemporary issues.

For submission guidelines and to upload your abstract visit: https://ecdv2027.com

Call for Special Issues: Howard Journal of Crime and Justice

The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice have recently issued a call for special issues; find out more here

The deadline for proposals is 20 November 2026.

Call for Abstracts: CRAVIIC 2027 – Culture, Relations and Violence Interruption International Conference.

Crete, Greece, from 1 to 4 June 2027.

CRAVIIC brings together perspectives from the Global North and Global South to examine violence and violence interruption across different social, cultural and institutional contexts, with particular attention to both institutional responses and bottom-up, interpersonal and community-level approaches.

The conference is organised around three main axes:

• Violence Interruption & Institutional (Dys)functions
• Cultural Dimensions of Violence, Relational Dynamics & Community-Based Governance
• Evidence-Based Violence Interruption in Specific Cultural Contexts

We welcome 300-word abstracts from researchers, practitioners and professionals working across relevant disciplines and fields.

Submission deadline: 15 December 2026

Further information, programme and submission details are available here: https://craviic.com/

Call for Abstracts: Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology 2026 Conference

The Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology (ANZSOC) 2026 Conference is coming to Adelaide 1-3 December 2026, hosted by Flinders University. ANZSOC is the premier criminology conference in the Australia-Pacific region. 

The conference theme, Justice Reimagined: Bold Ideas, Real Impact, sets the focus for this year’s national and international conversation on crime, justice and policy. 

Bringing together academics, students, practitioners and policymakers from across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond, the conference will provide a platform to share research, exchange ideas, network and inspire new ways of looking at crime and justice policy. 

The ANZSOC 2026 website is now live and the Call for Abstracts is officially open: https://anzsoc2026.com.au

We invite a range of submissions: orals, panels, workshops, posters, policy and practice submissions and lightning talks. 

The conference will be held on the stunning Glenelg beach front: at the Stamford Grand Adelaide. It will also include a range of pre-conference workshops on 30 November as well as social activities to maximise your conference experience.  

Call for Submissions: The Journal of Historical Criminology

The Journal of Historical Criminology is now inviting submissions for upcoming issues. The journal is the first and only academic journal exclusively dedicated to research and scholarship in the international field of historical criminology. We are interdisciplinary in nature and welcome contributions from criminology, history, law, sociology, and other related disciplines. The content published should be both criminological and historical in scope. The former is intended in the broadest sense, inclusive from criminological theory to the justice processes which work to confront the issue, both formal and informal. The term ‘historical’ is meant to capture a focus on not only the past but also on the links between past and present and questions related to historical time, temporality, and social change.

The Journal of Historical Criminology is an open-access journal. All published articles are freely available to the academic community and the public to ensure wide dissemination of research and greater impact. There are no costs for authors who also retain copyright and are encouraged to distribute their work freely. All submissions are subjected to a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality.

For more information about the journal, please visit https://journalofhistoricalcriminology.pubpub.org/

If you have any questions, or would like to submit an article, please email JHCeditor@gmail.com

 

Call for Papers: The Justice Evaluation Journal (JEJ)

The Justice Evaluation Journal (JEJ), an official journal of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, aims to assess the efficacy, efficiency, and equity of crime reduction and prevention programs and policies.  JEJ provides a forum for scholars and practitioners in criminal justice and related sectors to offer answers to fundamental questions of what works and what does not work, and why. 

JEJ welcomes papers concerning criminal justice policies and programs broadly defined. This includes related public policy areas which have an impact on criminal justice outcomes such as social welfare, education, or health initiatives. We publish evidence-based examinations of existing programs and policies and the role of research in practice. 

Submissions should:

  • be no more than 30 pages.
  • focus on the research questions, methodology, findings, and analysis of results rather than extensive literature reviews.
  • explicitly assess the research’s implications for the program or policy in question.

All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is double-blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.

For more information, contact the Editor, N. Prabha Unnithan, Colorado State University [Prabha.Unnithan@colostate.edu] or the journal office [CLA_jej@colostate.edu] or visit the JEJ Website.

The Springer Nature Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence and The Springer Nature Encyclopedia of Sexual Psychology and Behavior.

Dr. Todd Shackelford is curating two new encyclopedias, and would like to extend an open invitation to any authors interested in contributing entries. Prospective authors are also encouraged to recommend colleagues, graduate students, or advanced undergraduate students to contribute entries as well.

The Springer Nature Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence will be the most comprehensive encyclopedia of domestic violence to date, and will include over 2,000 entries from authors across a wide array of disciplines. The Springer Nature Encyclopedia of Sexual Psychology and Behavior will be a comprehensive encyclopedia of evolutionary perspectives on sexual psychology and behavior, and will also include over 2,000 entries from authors across a wide array of disciplines.

For additional information about either of these encyclopedias, or for a complete list of available entries, please contact Section Editor Madeleine Meehan (madeleinemeehan@oakland.edu) or Section Editor Gavin Vance (gvance@oakland.edu).

Call for Submissions: The International Journal of Justice and Police Sciences

The International Journal of Justice and Police Sciences (IJJPS), the official Journal of the International Institute of Justice and Police Sciences (IIJPS) is pleased to invite submissions. This Gold open-access peer-reviewed journal provides a platform for research, case studies, and reviews in Justice and Police Sciences, offering insights into both theoretical developments and practical applications.

The journal welcomes submissions in the following fields and related areas:

1. Justice Sciences 

Criminology & Criminal Justice, Criminal Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Victimology and Victim Justice, Criminal Laws and Justice Administration, Criminal Justice Governance & Public Policy, Criminal Justice Social Work, and International Criminal Laws and Allied Justice Sciences.

2. Police Sciences

Cyber Security and Cyber Forensics, Police Science, Crime Analysis and Crime Science, Evidence-Based Policing, Translational Criminology, Embedded Policing, Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Security Management, Forensic Odontology, Forensic Victimology and Allied Police Sciences.

Article Types

We welcome submissions of original research articles, case studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and short communications that contribute to the fields of justice and police sciences. All submissions that are not desk rejected undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review. Manuscripts should be formatted as per APA 7 Guidelines (Law Articles can use Blue Book Citation). A cover letter detailing the manuscript’s originality, relevance, and contribution to the journal’s scope must accompany each submission.

Please visit: https://www.icssinstitute.org/journal.html for submission instructions.