Submission Guidelines

Manuscript Types Accepted:

  • Voices of Change accepts various types of manuscripts, including Research Articles, Brief Reports, Editorials, Letters to the Editor, Case Studies, and Conference Proceedings. Each type caters to different aspects of criminal justice reform and related fields.

Originality and Scope:

  • Submissions must be original and unpublished works not under consideration by other publications. We seek contributions that advance knowledge and discourse in areas such as criminal justice, recidivism, law enforcement, correctional education, and restorative justice.

Submission Process:

  1. Preparation: Manuscripts must adhere to APA 7th edition style guidelines. Use Microsoft Word, font size 12. New Times Roman.

  2. Components: Each manuscript should include a title page, abstract, main text, references, and any applicable tables or figures.

  3. Submission: Email your manuscript as a .doc attachment to info@positiveactioncjt.org.

  4. Cover Letter: Include a cover letter detailing the manuscript’s significance and its relevance to the journal’s thematic focus, with the following information:

Title Page

  • Title of the Article:
  • Author Names and Affiliations:
  • ORCID ID:
  • Data Availability Statement:
  • Funding Statement:
  • Conflict of Interest:
  • Ethics Approval:
  • Permission for Material Reproduction:

 

Review Criteria:

  • Manuscripts undergo a rigorous anonymous peer review process evaluating originality, methodology, relevance to the field, and overall contribution to the literature. The typical review period is 1 to 12 weeks.

Subscription Information

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