Child Abuse Review

Aims & Scope

Child Abuse Review provides a forum for all professionals working in the field of child protection, giving them access to the latest research findings, practice developments, training initiatives and policy issues.

The Journal's remit includes all forms of maltreatment, whether they occur inside or outside the family environment.

Papers are written in a style appropriate for a multidisciplinary audience and those from outside Britain are welcomed.

The Journal maintains a practice orientated focus and authors of research papers are encouraged to examine and discuss implications for practitioners.

By always emphasising research/practice links, it is the Editors' aim to promote practice relevant research and to facilitate the use of research findings, to enhance good practice and influence policy.

The Editorial Board, in all its activities, seeks to prevent discrimination on the grounds of age, gender, racial origin, culture, religious belief, language, disability, economic status or political views.

The Journal has a policy of encouraging inclusive practice and for this reason authors are asked to consider the applicability of their work to all groups.

Each issue includes a mix of refereed research and practice papers, training updates, case studies, brief communications, book reviews and a calendar of future events.

Correspondence from readers is much welcomed, and it is hoped that these letters (edited where appropriate) will form a lively feature within the journal.

The views expressed in the papers in this volume are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Association of Child Protection Professionals, the Editorial Board or the organisations to which the authors are affiliated.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.400

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	55

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Prevalence of Child Maltreatment across the Globe: Review of a Series of Meta‐Analyses

  Citation: 1145

  Authors: Marije, Marian J., Lenneke R. A., Marinus H.

• Disclosure of Child Sexual Abuse: Delays, Non‐disclosure and Partial Disclosure. What the Research Tells Us and Implications for Practice

  Citation: 227

  Authors: Rosaleen

• Child abuse, child protection and disabled children: a review of recent research

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Kirsten, Katherine

• The harms of pornography exposure among children and young people

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Michael

• Multi-type maltreatment and the long-term adjustment of adults

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Daryl J., Marita P.

• Obstacles for child participation in care and protection cases—why Norwegian social workers find it difficult

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Svein Arild, Amy, Nigel

• Beyond the Physical Incident Model: How Children Living with Domestic Violence are Harmed By and Resist Regimes of Coercive Control

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Emma

• Listen to Me! Children's experiences of domestic violence

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Helen, Stephanie, Sadhbh

• The emotional abuse of elite child athletes by their coaches

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Misia, Nicola

• The experiences of children living with and caring for parents with mental illness

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Jo

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