Homicide Studies announces a Call for Papers for a Special Issue on Measurement Issues in Homicide Research. Murder typically is viewed as one of the most accurately reported crimes, but improvements can be made in the measurement of murder in particular and the related correlates used by researchers and policymakers. The goal of this special issue is to explore measurement issues related to the study of homicide. The focus concerns not only identifying where problems lie but providing a context for understanding the ways these problems affect policy or avenues for addressing these limitations. Topics of interest include homicide specifically as well as its correlates and risk factors. Papers examining measurement issues from an international or comparative perspective are particularly welcome.
Manuscripts must follow the editorial submission guidelines for Homicide Studies. Deadline for submissions is April 1, 2014. All manuscripts must be submitted through ScholarOne, which can be accessed at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/hs. Select “Special Issue Manuscript” for the manuscript type.
All papers will be peer reviewed. If you are unsure whether your topic or research is suitable, please contact the Special Issue Editor via email.
Lynn A. Addington
Special Issue Editor
Department of Justice, Law & Criminology
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016-8043
adding@american.edu
