Stanley L. Brodsky reflects on seven years as editor of *Criminal Justice and Behavior* (CJB), tracing its origins to the *Journal of Correctional Psychology* (JCP), which began in 1956 and ceased in 1959. The JCP was a newsletter and journal that featured articles on correctional psychology, with early editors like Edwin Johnston, Charles Cottle, and Arthur Kandel. The JCP faced challenges in production, including delays and logistical issues. In 1970, the JCP became the journal of the American Association of Correctional Psychologists (AACP) and shifted focus to scholarly articles and book reviews. However, it never published editorials during Kandel's tenure. The decision to launch CJB in 1973 was driven by the need for a broader scholarly audience and a more stable publishing environment. CJB was published by Sage Publications and became the official journal of the AACP. The name "Criminal Justice and Behavior" reflected its expanded scope beyond corrections to include all behavioral sciences. Brodsky notes the journal's growth and its role in advancing research on criminal justice. He acknowledges the challenges of editorial work, including the invisibility of the editorial process and the importance of the publishing team at Sage. He also credits Asher Pacht for his contributions as book review editor and mentions the new editor, Gordon Trasler. Brodsky concludes by expressing gratitude to the Sage team and the AACP, and announces Don G. Gottfredson as the new editor. The article reflects on the evolution of the journal and the broader field of criminal justice research.Stanley L. Brodsky reflects on seven years as editor of *Criminal Justice and Behavior* (CJB), tracing its origins to the *Journal of Correctional Psychology* (JCP), which began in 1956 and ceased in 1959. The JCP was a newsletter and journal that featured articles on correctional psychology, with early editors like Edwin Johnston, Charles Cottle, and Arthur Kandel. The JCP faced challenges in production, including delays and logistical issues. In 1970, the JCP became the journal of the American Association of Correctional Psychologists (AACP) and shifted focus to scholarly articles and book reviews. However, it never published editorials during Kandel's tenure. The decision to launch CJB in 1973 was driven by the need for a broader scholarly audience and a more stable publishing environment. CJB was published by Sage Publications and became the official journal of the AACP. The name "Criminal Justice and Behavior" reflected its expanded scope beyond corrections to include all behavioral sciences. Brodsky notes the journal's growth and its role in advancing research on criminal justice. He acknowledges the challenges of editorial work, including the invisibility of the editorial process and the importance of the publishing team at Sage. He also credits Asher Pacht for his contributions as book review editor and mentions the new editor, Gordon Trasler. Brodsky concludes by expressing gratitude to the Sage team and the AACP, and announces Don G. Gottfredson as the new editor. The article reflects on the evolution of the journal and the broader field of criminal justice research.