Jon Caudill’s “Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice” journal continues to reach high ranks, breaking into the top ten worldwide criminology journals for the third time.
Caudill, professor in the College of Public Service (CPS), is Co-Editor-in-Chief for “Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice.” The quarterly journal provides academic and juvenile justice practitioners with peer-reviewed research on programs, policies and practices in the areas of youth violence and juvenile justice. It has a particular focus on quantifiable research related to the process, policy and administration of juvenile justice.
“Being ranked in the top 10 peer-reviewed journals in criminology & penology underscores the work that goes into producing new knowledge,” said Caudill. “While steering the journal and facilitating the double-blind review process is important, the real work is done by the editorial board. It also suggests that there are exceptional and meaningful strides being made in juvenile justice research.”
Along with being the journal’s co-editor-in-chief, Caudill acts as an ad hoc reviewer on other peer-reviewed journals where he reviews research on several topics such as policing culture, policing strategies, gangs, public policy, therapeutic program evaluations, organizational behavior, institutional misconduct and recidivism. He has published over 35 peer-reviewed studies, and his research has been featured in many peer-reviewed journals.
“It is evident through both Caudill’s own scholarship, but also his continued success as Editor of Youth Violence & Juvenile Justice, that he is a leader in the field,” said Anna Kosloski, CPS Associate Professor and Criminal Justice Department Chair. “This means students in our criminal justice programs are exposed to leading research on contemporary issues in our ever-changing discipline and that they will be better equipped to contribute in meaningful ways to their professions and communities.”
Caudill also noted the journal’s value as a UCCS student resource.
“Housing a top-ranked journal is something that is typically reserved for Ph.D. granting criminology/criminal justice departments, so giving undergraduate and graduate students at UCCS Criminal Justice exposure to cutting edge knowledge in juvenile justice and the peer-review process is invaluable,” Caudill said. “The spillover of interest in and knowledge of youth violence and juvenile justice into our community will serve to enhance our experiences in Colorado.”
Learn more about “Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice” online.
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