What is this Journal about?

This online journal is designed to give students a space to share and showcase their academic work. The Journal specialises in publishing first-class undergraduate final-year dissertations. The Journal welcomes submissions from students of all academic disciplines who have conducted research relating to crime and justice, with a particular focus on social justice and harm studies. Indeed, the Journal welcomes submissions from students who have studied law, criminology, sociology, anthropology and social science. Additionally, the Journal has a global reach, accepting submissions from within and outside of the UK.

While the Journal does not use a peer-review process, all works are sourced from reputable universities and grades are confirmed by project supervisors. All publications are also overseen by the Executive Committee in view of the Journal's constitution. Each year, the Journal awards a prize to the most high achieving undergraduate submission.

Kate Bonhote pictured above receiving the 2023 JCJD Dissertation Prize.

The JCJD is a London Metropolitan University project and is formally part of the London Met Labs (located within the crime branch). Dr Shaun S. Yates, acting as the Crime Challenge Champion Lead for London Metropolitan University and subsequently Director for the JCJD, established the JCJD in 2023.

The Executive Committee

The Executive Committee below meets once a year to confirm the publication of dissertations whilst also deciding that year's 'Dissertation Prize' winner.