Oxford Journals to publish new Transitional Justice Journal
13 April 2007Oxford Journals is pleased to announce the launch of the International Journal of Transitional Justice. The journal publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed papers in the rapidly growing field of transitional justice - the study of the strategies employed by states, civil society, and international institutions to deal with a legacy of human rights abuses, and to effect social reconstruction in the wake of widespread violence.
The first issue features forewords by both Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno Ocampo, and is freely available online from today.
The field of transitional justice has grown rapidly in the past decade and is today considered a vital tool for building durable peace in countries emerging from conflict. It is also a recognized field of policy expertise, research, and law. In recognition of this, the journal will act as a central site from which to house and build upon an array of research and writing currently available in the field.
Nahla Valji, Managing Editor, describes the journal as “providing a conceptual and analytical bridge between intellectuals, practitioners and policy makers - a forum for developing and sharing knowledge and for building and consolidating research expertise in this vital field of study.” The journal aims to encourage debate and discussion across disciplines and geographic areas; and to elicit the voices of those in the field who confront the realities of post-conflict life on a daily basis.
The International Journal of Transitional Justice is published in association with the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, South Africa, and the Human Rights Center, UC Berkeley, USA.
Harvey M. Weinstein, co-Editor-in-Chief, commented: “The partnering of the University of California, Berkeley with the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation reflects the values that underpin this journal - a view from the North paired with the post-conflict experience of the South; the academic perspective paired with field-based knowledge; and a shared commitment that uses the voices of those who have suffered to help us examine and perhaps rethink the basic toolkit of transitional justice mechanisms.”
The journal joins a prestigious Oxford Journals Law list, which includes such titles as Human Rights Law Review, International Journal of Criminal Justice, and the International Journal of Refugee Law.
For further information about this title, and subscription and publication information, please visit the journal homepage.
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Notes to Editors
The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)’s mission is to develop and implement innovative and integrated human security interventions based upon a commitment to social justice and fundamental rights for people who are vulnerable or excluded. CSVR pursues these goals as essential to our aspiration of preventing violence in all its forms and building sustainable peace and reconciliation in societies emerging from violent pasts - in South Africa, on the African continent and globally.
The Human Rights Center (HRC),University of California, Berkeley protects and promotes human rights worldwide by investigating and documenting human rights abuses and training the next generation of human rights researchers, policymakers, and advocates. HRC occupies a unique position as a human rights organization within a leading research university, bridging the work of scholars and researchers with that of practitioners and activists. The two-way exchange of information and experience strengthens both enterprises, to the benefit of the constituents they serve. The university context—paired with experience in the field—provides rich training opportunities for graduate students who can make significant contributions to human rights activities in the United States and abroad.
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