Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology
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Journal Title
Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology
J POLICE CRIM PSYCHO
ISSN / eISSN
0882-0783 / 1936-6469
Aims and Scope
The Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology is a peer-reviewed journal that reports research findings regarding the theory, practice and application of psychological issues in the criminal justice context, namely law enforcement, courts, and corrections. The Journal encourages submissions focusing on Police Psychology including personnel assessment, therapeutic methods, training, ethics and effective organizational operation. The Journal also welcomes articles that focus on criminal behavior and the application of psychology to effective correctional practices and facilitating recovery among victims of crime. Consumers of and contributors to this body of research include psychologists, criminologists, sociologists, legal experts, social workers, and other professionals representing various facets of the criminal justice system, both domestic and international.
Subject Area
N/A
CiteScore
3.10
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CiteScore Ranking
| Category | Quartile | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences - Law | Q1 | #128/1025 |
| Social Sciences - Applied Psychology | Q2 | #123/249 |
Web of Science Core Collection
| Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) | Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) |
|---|---|
| - | - |
| Category (Journal Citation Reports 2024) | Quartile |
|---|---|
| CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY | Q2 |
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Frequency
4 issues per year
Annual Article Volume
66
Open Access
NO
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