Call for Papers- Inaugural Issue of ‘Indian Journal of Victimology’

Simran Sahni

18 April 2017 5:24 AM GMT

  • Call for Papers- Inaugural Issue of ‘Indian Journal of Victimology’
    The Indian Journal of Victimology hereby invites scholarly writings including articles, notes and comments from academicians, victim service providers, policy makers, scholars and students. All submission must be made to editor.isvjournal@gmail.com, not later than 12th May, 2017. Selected articles will be published by July, 2017.

    The Indian Society of Victimology:

    The ISV was established in August 1992 and was formally inaugurated by the eminent jurist Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, in September 1992 through the efforts of the then Head of the Department Prof.K.Chockalingam in the University of Madras. The ISV was established with the objective of advocating the cause of victims of crime and abuse of power in India and to some extent it has been realized.

    About The Journal:

    The Journal is the flagship journal of the Indian Society of Victimology (ISV)The Journal will include Articles, Notes and Comments from eminent jurists, academicians, victim service providers, policy makers, scholars and students.

    The Journal will be a peer-reviewed journal with two issues published annually.

    Length of Papers:

    • Articles: 8000-10000 words

    • Short Articles: 5000-8000 words

    • Notes: 1000-3000 words

    • Case Comments: 1000-3000 words


    In exceptional cases, shorter or longer pieces of writing may be considered.

    Abstract and Keywords:

    On the first page of the manuscript after the title and author’s name and affiliation, articles should include a short abstract, consisting of only one paragraph (100-150 words) as well as 3-10 keywords.

    Citation style:

    Manuscripts should be prepared following the APA (American Psychological Association) 6th Edition format only; any other style will not be entertained.

    Deadline: All articles must reach the editor on or before 12th May, 2017.

    For more details, click here for access to brochure.

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