Publications

The Western Society of Criminology (WSC) supports two published media: the Western Criminology Review, an online, peer-reviewed journal; and the Western Criminologist, a newsletter.

Western Criminology Review

Launched in 1996 by Dr. Pat Jackson, this online, peer-review journal has rapidly gained an excellent reputation in the fields of criminology and criminal justice. Published semi-annually (sometimes more if there are additional special issues in a given year), this journal presents important research and scholarly debate on issues relevant to the field. Original articles are published in both a web-based (.htm) and Abobe Portable Document Format (.pdf).

The WCR is currently abstracted by EBSCO, Criminal Justice Abstracts, Hein On-line and Google Scholar.

Press here to access the web site of Western Criminology Review. The current issue, an archive of past issues, and information for submitting manuscripts are all available on that site.

The WCR is currently searching for a new editor or new co-editors. Download the search information here.

The Western Criminologist

This newsletter highlights important events and disseminates information among the membership. Additionally, it presents feature articles and summaries of conference highlights. An archive of past issues in either Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf) or web-based (.htm) format is available for issues since Spring 1996 by pressing on the links below.

Fall 2011 Spring 2011 Fall 2010 Spring 2010
Fall 2009 Spring 2009 Fall 2008 Spring 2008
Fall 2007 Spring 2007 Fall 2006 Fall 2005
Fall 2004 Fall 2003 Fall 2002 Spring 2002
Spring 2001 Fall 2000 Spring 2000 Fall 1999
Spring 1999 Fall 1998 Spring 1998 Fall 1997
Spring 1997 Winter 1997 Fall 1996 Spring 1996