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Nancy Wright, Editor-in-Chief since 2012
ccjapubsacjp@gmail.com

Article Submissions

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Article Submissions:

Justice Report –Article Submission Guidelines (2026)

Nancy Wright, Editor-in-Chief ccjapubsacjp@gmail.com

Each Justice Report contributor receives complimentary access to the Justice Report on the CCJA
website at https://www.ccja-acjp.ca/pub/en/justice-report/. We provide comprehensive editing services to
save authors’ valuable time.

Length

Submissions vary from 750 to 1500 words including references. Longer articles and series are sometimes
accepted, space permitting.

Deadlines and Themes

2026
41.1 & 41.2– Double Special Issue on MandatoryLife Sentences50 Years After Abolition of the Death
Penalty: Death by Incarceration with Guest Editors Michel Gagnon and Dani Kour – complete
41.3 – CCJA Series; CCJA Interview with Ezzat Fattah; General Topics -complete
41.4 – General Topics
Deadline: September 30, 2026

Article Guidelines

The first paragraph should catch the reader’s eye. Your model should be the opening paragraph of a
good short story, not the beginning of an academic essay. You may want to link your idea to a current,
well-known (Canadian) justice issue.
At the outset, your reader should have a general idea of where you are going – but you don’t need a
roadmap. We need to know in the first paragraph that you are writing about why we should ban texting
while driving, for example, but not that you will give us two arguments and two examples. (See also
Andrew Leigh’s “A few tips for opinion piece writers” at www.andrewleigh.org/pdf/OpEd_Tips.pdf).
Accuracy, brevity and clarity – the writing should be concise, but the meaning must come through very
clearly and be well backed up with references and a solid conclusion.
▪ Your submission will be read for content and clarity upon receipt at CCJA. All edits will be Tracked
with Comments for the author(s) to accept, reject, or revise.
▪ We recommend the use of headings and reserve the right to make any such additions.
▪ We provide a summary (100–120 words) with author approval.It appears beneath the by line and a
French version appears at the end of the article.
▪ Contact us if you have an idea for a Special Issue and are willing to serve as Guest Editor.
▪ APA Format. Times New Roman 12.
Opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the Association’s views but are included to
encourage reflection and action on the criminal justice system throughout Canada.
Writing for the Justice Report
The Justice Report features concise, accessible articles written by academics, practitioners, and students.
These contributions are professional and policy-oriented rather than peer-reviewed academic papers, with
an emphasis on clarity, timeliness, and engagement with current justice issues. The Justice Report also
highlights news and initiatives from CCJA and its regional
affiliates and is the Association’s national publication, helping fulfill our public education mandate by
providing balanced information to foster informed debate and contribute to policy development.

Contact

Nancy Wright, Editor-in-Chief ccjapubsacjp@gmail.com

Opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the Association’s views, but are included to encourage reflection and action on the criminal justice system throughout Canada.