The Centre for Crime and Justice Studies is an independent charity at King's College London that informs and educates about all aspects of crime and the criminal justice system.

Criminal Justice Matters (CJM) is the quarterly magazine of the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies at King's College, London.  The magazine engages critically with research, analysis and policy development relating to contemporary social, crime and justice issues in the UK and abroad.  It provides a space for critical analysis, debate and the sharing of research, ideas, perspectives and practice.  The Centre's work is underpinned by the values of independence, honesty, quality and justice, all of which are reflected in the content and editorial policy of CJM.  CJM is aimed at, and commissions articles from, a broad range of professions and interest areas, including academics, students, practitioners, campaigners, policy makers, journalists and interested members of the public.  Presented in ‘jargon-free' language and an accessible format, each issue contains a number of articles on a specific theme, supplemented by a selection of non-themed articles reflecting and informing on current issues and debates. 

Editorial Policy:
CJM is aimed at and commissions articles from a broad range of academics, students, practitioners, campaigners, policy makers, journalists and interested members of the public. As a magazine, rather than a peer review journal all articles undergo informal review from the guest editor, our editorial advisory board and/or the editorial coordinators. If you have a proposal for an article or a special themed issue, then please contact Will McMahon.