Author Guidelines

Abstract

The Journal of Human Police Policing Human (Pty) Ltd is an open-access, independent publishing platform committed to promoting inclusive, justice-driven scholarship and dialogue. This document outlines the journal’s purpose, content categories, submission process, peer review models, formatting requirements, and core editorial values. The journal welcomes academic, creative, and community-based contributions across 14 distinct categories—ranging from crime research and gender-based harm to artistic reflections and training resources. Contributors include academics, youth, artists, practitioners, and community voices. The submission process emphasizes accessibility, ethical integrity, and collaborative knowledge-sharing. This guide supports authors in understanding how to format and submit work, while upholding the journal’s broader commitment to equity, transformation, and public accountability. 

For transparency, this policy is reviewed annually by the editorial board and updated to reflect current international publishing standards.

This policy reflects evolving international best practices, including those outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). It is guided by principles of transparency, access, and care. These policies were developed specifically for The Journal of Human Police Policing Human (Pty) Ltd and are informed by a range of openly available publishing ethics resources and standards.