Aims & Scope

Criminal Justice and Behavior publishes articles examining psychological and behavioral aspects of the juvenile and criminal justice systems.

The concepts "criminal justice" and "behavior" should be interpreted broadly to include analyses of etiology of delinquent or criminal behavior, the process of law violation, victimology, offender classification and treatment, deterrence, and incapacitation.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 1.7
2024 2.10

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 5325

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 838

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.943

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 117

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

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


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
1.7
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.943
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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