
The Journal of Crime & Justice is the official publication of the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association. The journal is a triannual peer-reviewed journal featuring original scholarly work in the area of crime and criminal justice. JC&J welcomes quantitative and qualitative articles and theoretical commentaries. Special topic issues are also welcome. Prospective authors should create an account and submit their manuscript through ScholarOne Manuscripts online at:
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/rjcj.
George W. Burruss, Editor
Meghan Scott, Assistant Managing Editor
University of South Florida
Editorial Board
Deputy Editors
Matthew Giblin
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA |
Jen Peck
University of Central Florida, USA |
Joseph Schafer
St. Louis University, USA |
Editorial Board Members
Rod Brunson
Northeastern University, USA Melissa Burek Bowling Green State University, USA Steve Chermak Michigan State University, USA Jennifer Cobbina Michigan State University, USA Nicholas Corsaro University of Cincinnati, USA Grant Drawve University of Arkansas Bryanna Fox University of South Florida, USA James Frank University of Cincinnati, USA |
Tom Holt
Michigan State University, USA Beth M. Huebner University of Missouri – St. Louis, USA John Jarvis Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy, USA William King Boise State University, USA Eric Lambert University of Nevada Reno, USA Michael Lynch University of South Florida, USA David Maimon Georgia State University |
Chris Melde
Michigan State University, USA Rick Moule University of South Florida, USA Justin Nix University of Nebraska- Omaha, USA Justin Patchin University of Milwaukee-Eau Claire, USA Rachael Powers University of South Florida, USA Breanne Pleggenkuhle Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA William Wells Sam Houston State University, USA |
Journal of Crime & Justice
2022 Outstanding Paper Award
Using Estimates of Undocumented Immigrants to Study the Immigration-Crime Relationship, 43(2), 375-400 (2021).
Robert M. Adelman - University at Buffalo, SUNY
Yulin Yang - University at Buffalo, SUNY
Lesley Williams Reid - University of Alabama
James D. Bachmeie - Temple University
Mike Maciag - Public Policy Researcher
Previous Outstanding Paper Awards
Presented in 2021
Deconstructing the Ferguson Effect: A Multilevel Mediation Analysis of Public Scrutiny, De-Policing, and Crime, 43(2), 125-144. (2020). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2019.1652921
Joel A. Capellan, Rowan University
Rachel Lautenschlager, William Paterson University
Jason R. Silva, William Paterson University
Presented in 2020
Disparity Does Not Mean Bias: Making Sense of Observed Racial Disparities in Fatal Officer-Involved Shootings with Multiple Benchmarks, 42(1), 18-31. (2019). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2018.1547269
Brandon Tregle, University of Nebraska Omaha
Justin Nix, University of Nebraska Omaha
Geoffrey Alpert, University of South Carolina
Presented in 2019
Police Perceptions in Intimate Partner Violence Cases: The Influence of Gender and Sexual Orientation, 41(2), 193-205. (2018). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2017.1282378
Brenda Russell, The Pennsylvania State University
Presented in 2018
Risk Profiles and Serious Antisocial Behaviors of Incarcerated Children in Care, 40(2), 138-154. (2017). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2015.1105147
Lauren F. Freedman, Simon Fraser University
Jennifer S. Wong, Simon Fraser University
Raymond R. Corrado, Simon Fraser University
Presented in 2017
Weapon and Drug Offenses and Juvenile Disproportionate Minority Contact: An Impact Assessment and Practical Discussion, 39(1), 107-130. (2016). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2015.1133505
Christopher J. Sullivan, University of Cincinnati
Derek J. Mueller, University of Cincinnati
Shaun M. Gann, Columbus State University
Stephanie N. Spiegel, University of Cincinnati
Hannah D. McManus, University of Cincinnati
Presented in 2016
Sentencing Outcomes of the Older Prison Population: An Exploration of the Age Leniency Argument, 38(1), 58-76. (2015). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2013.822161
Anita Blowers, University of North Carolina
Jill K. Doerner, University of Rhode Island
Presented in 2015
Hen's Teeth and Horse's Toes': The Adult Onset Offender in Criminology, 37(2), 155-172. (2014). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2012.759884
Traci Sohoni, University of Maryland
Raymond Patternoster, University of Maryland
Jean Marie McGloin, University of Maryland
Ronet Bachman, University of Delaware
Deconstructing the Ferguson Effect: A Multilevel Mediation Analysis of Public Scrutiny, De-Policing, and Crime, 43(2), 125-144. (2020). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2019.1652921
Joel A. Capellan, Rowan University
Rachel Lautenschlager, William Paterson University
Jason R. Silva, William Paterson University
Presented in 2020
Disparity Does Not Mean Bias: Making Sense of Observed Racial Disparities in Fatal Officer-Involved Shootings with Multiple Benchmarks, 42(1), 18-31. (2019). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2018.1547269
Brandon Tregle, University of Nebraska Omaha
Justin Nix, University of Nebraska Omaha
Geoffrey Alpert, University of South Carolina
Presented in 2019
Police Perceptions in Intimate Partner Violence Cases: The Influence of Gender and Sexual Orientation, 41(2), 193-205. (2018). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2017.1282378
Brenda Russell, The Pennsylvania State University
Presented in 2018
Risk Profiles and Serious Antisocial Behaviors of Incarcerated Children in Care, 40(2), 138-154. (2017). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2015.1105147
Lauren F. Freedman, Simon Fraser University
Jennifer S. Wong, Simon Fraser University
Raymond R. Corrado, Simon Fraser University
Presented in 2017
Weapon and Drug Offenses and Juvenile Disproportionate Minority Contact: An Impact Assessment and Practical Discussion, 39(1), 107-130. (2016). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2015.1133505
Christopher J. Sullivan, University of Cincinnati
Derek J. Mueller, University of Cincinnati
Shaun M. Gann, Columbus State University
Stephanie N. Spiegel, University of Cincinnati
Hannah D. McManus, University of Cincinnati
Presented in 2016
Sentencing Outcomes of the Older Prison Population: An Exploration of the Age Leniency Argument, 38(1), 58-76. (2015). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2013.822161
Anita Blowers, University of North Carolina
Jill K. Doerner, University of Rhode Island
Presented in 2015
Hen's Teeth and Horse's Toes': The Adult Onset Offender in Criminology, 37(2), 155-172. (2014). DOI: 10.1080/0735648X.2012.759884
Traci Sohoni, University of Maryland
Raymond Patternoster, University of Maryland
Jean Marie McGloin, University of Maryland
Ronet Bachman, University of Delaware