Journals Devoted to School Crime and Violence

Devoted Journals

A number of academic journals publish research and reviews about topics related to school and campus crime and violence.

Journal of School Violence is a peer-reviewed academic journal that aims to publish the latest theory and research relevant to preventing and responding to violence in schools. It publishes original research on the causes and correlates of school crime and violence, analyses of school policy and relevant legislation, and descriptions and evaluations of interventions and prevention programs. Recent articles have focused on teachers’ perceptions of bullying, cyberbullying, evaluations of dating violence and sexual assault prevention programs, and bullying and teasing in middle schools. This journal serves as an important resource for educators, academics, and other professionals working with youth in school settings.

International Journal on Violence and Schools is a peer-reviewed journal founded by the International Observatory of Violence in Schools in 2005. It publishes articles relevant to school and juvenile crime and violence around the globe, offering a comparative perspective. Recent issues have focused on school crime and violence in Spain, Luxembourg, and Africa.

Journal of Peace Education publishes peer-reviewed articles describing theory, research, and practices in peace education. It is multidisciplinary and intercultural. Articles discuss such topics as conflict resolution, gender equality, human rights, cultural diversity, teacher professional development, and service learning.

Many other academic journals occasionally feature articles relevant to school and campus crime and violence, including Adolescence, Contemporary Justice Review, Critical Criminology, Journal of Criminal Justice and Popular Culture, Journal ofYouth and Adolescence Social Problems Violence and Victims and Youth and Society.

Browse School Violence Research Topics or other Criminal Justice Research Topics.

References:

  1. International Journal on Violence and Schools: http://www.ijvs.org/
  2. Journal of Peace Education: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cjpe20/current#.UY4wJkrJLWU
  3. Journal of School Violence: http://www.researchgate.net/journal/1538-8239_Journal_of_School_Violence

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