Article Submission

Editorial Guidelines for Submitting Articles to American Jails Magazine
Thank you for your interest in American Jails magazine, AJA’s bimonthly publication dedicated to those who work in jails.
American Jails 2022 - 2023 Editorial Calendar*
May/June 2022
“Issues in Today’s Jails” Article submissions due: February 8, 2022 Mail Date: April 22, 2022 |
July/August 2022
“2022 Conference Highlights” Article submissions due: March 16, 2022 Mail Date: June 29, 2022 |
September/October 2022 “Salute to Correctional Officers and Employees” Article submissions due: May 16, 2022 Mail Date: August 24, 2022 |
November/December 2022 “Veterans and Corrections” Article submissions due: July 19, 2022 Mail Date: October 26, 2022 |
January/February 2023 “Hot Topics” Article submissions due: September 14, 2022 Mail Date: December 23, 2022 |
*Topics and deadlines may be subject to change. |
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After reviewing and/or printing the submission specifications from the button above, and you are ready to begin writing your article but are just not sure where to start, Click here for a little help.
If you have any questions or need additional information about these guidelines, guest editorials or general information, click here to email Sandra Lunsford or call 301-857-2258. If you are ready to submit your completed article, please click here to email Jody West or if you have questions call 301-857-2224.
Corporate News Releases
As a matter of course, American Jails does not publish company-issued media or product releases. However, the magazine does publish appropriate articles in which a vendor and an agency/facility have worked together to solve a problem or obstacle. Please contact Jody West or Sandra Lunsford before making a submission.
For articles written on products used in jails, the product must be mentioned by its generic name.
AJA does have several advertising options available for new products. Click here to email Matt Norlan, ou Sales & Marketing Manager for more information.
AMERICAN JAILS PRODUCTION TEAM
Chris Daniels, MPA, CAE Executive Director and Publisher Jody West Director of Marketing & Communication 301-857-2224 ![]() |
Sandra L. Lunsford Communications & Publications Manager 301-857-2258 ![]() |