Prison Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal published six times a year, serving as a core forum on issues such as adult and adolescent incarceration, therapeutic interventions, and alternative sanctions. This magazine is dedicated to exploring a wide range of topics related to punishment and corrective interventions, promoting the development of theory, research, policy, and practice.

The magazine not only publishes research on imprisonment systems, but also focuses on new concepts and practices of therapeutic interventions and alternative sanctions. It provides a platform for scholars, policy makers, practitioners, and other relevant individuals to share their research findings, ideas, and discussions. In addition, the magazine also publishes descriptive and evaluative notes on innovation plans and policies, as well as state-of-the-art surveys and reviews. It also provides legal and historical analysis to help readers better understand the current prison system and related policies.