About the Journal
The JMCFI Journal of Criminal Justice Education is an open access academic journal committed to advancing scholarly inquiry and pedagogical innovation in the fields of criminology, criminal justice, penology, public safety, and law enforcement education. It serves as a platform for researchers, practitioners, educators, and policymakers to disseminate empirical studies, theoretical advancements, and educational practices that strengthen the criminal justice system and its learning environments.
Scope and Focus
The journal welcomes contributions that engage with a broad spectrum of topics within criminal justice and education, including but not limited to:
- Criminal Justice Education and Pedagogy
- Law Enforcement and Police Studies
- Criminological Theories and Crime Prevention
- Corrections, Penology, and Institutional Management
- Juvenile Justice and Youth Offending
- Victimology and Restorative Justice
- Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation
- Legal and Judicial Processes
- Community-Based Policing and Public Safety
- Human Rights and Ethics in Criminal Justice
- Terrorism, Cybercrime, and Emerging Threats
- Rehabilitation, Reentry, and Correctional Counseling
- Policy Reforms and Governance in the Justice Sector
Mission
The JMCFI Journal of Criminal Justice Education aims to:
- Promote the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed research that informs both academic discourse and practice in criminal justice and legal education.
- Provide a collaborative platform for scholars and practitioners to share innovative strategies, critical perspectives, and evidence-based insights in criminology and public safety education.
- Ensure global accessibility of published works by maintaining a fully open access model, removing barriers to knowledge dissemination.
- Highlight culturally contextual and geographically diverse research that reflects the evolving landscape of criminal justice systems, particularly within the Philippines and the ASEAN region.
Submission and Review Process
We accept original research articles, theoretical papers, policy analyses, teaching notes, and review essays. All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to maintain scholarly integrity and relevance. Contributors are expected to follow the journal’s manuscript preparation and ethical submission guidelines.
Accessibility and Reach
As an open access journal, the JMCFI Journal of Criminal Justice Education guarantees free and unrestricted access to its published content. Our digital platform is designed to enhance reader engagement and facilitate scholarly citation, promoting wide dissemination of research findings to academic institutions, public agencies, and the general public.
Commitment to Excellence and Innovation
The journal embraces innovation in academic publishing, including the integration of multimedia content, data visualizations, and digital tools that enrich the presentation and impact of scholarly work. It also seeks to strengthen research-practice linkages through policy briefs and practitioner-oriented insights derived from academic studies.
Join Us
We invite educators, criminologists, researchers, public safety professionals, legal scholars, and students to contribute to the JMCFI Journal of Criminal Justice Education. Join our growing academic community as we shape a more informed, ethical, and effective criminal justice education and practice.
