The third and special issue of Pakistan Journal of Criminology was formally launched at Peshawar on November 24, 2009. The Provincial Minister for Usher-o-Zakat, Haji Zarshaid Khan was the Chief Guest. The speakers panel included the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mardan, Syed Akhtar Ali Shah (PSP), the Country Representative of Save the Children Sweden, Syed Mehmood Asghar, the President of Peshawar Press Club, Mr. Shamim Shahid, the Director Human Rights, Mr. Salman Khan, Founder and Chief Executive of Khwando Kore Mrs. Maryam Bibi and President of Pakistan Society of Criminology, Mr. Fasihuddin. The special issue contains ten articles, two from scholars from the UK and eight by local researchers and practitioners. The journal is available from Saeed Book Bank, London Book Agency, Shaheen Book Agency and University Book Agency in Peshawar, Saeed Book Bank, Mr. Books and Vanguard in Islamabad and National News Agency in Karachi. The special issue is supported by Save the Children Sweden and Ministry of Human Rights, Regional Directorate, NWFP.