International Journal of Forensic Mental Health

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Forensic Mental Health provides an international forum for disseminating research and practical developments to forensic mental health professionals.

Forensic populations include both adults and youth involved in the criminal justice system, particularly mentally disordered offenders and sex offenders.

The focus is on forensic issues such as criminal responsibility, competency or fitness to stand trial, risk assessment, family violence, and treatment of forensic clients.

The journal reflects the international audience represented by the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services, and articles comparing the law and/or practice in different countries are encouraged.

The journal is the official publication of the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services, and the journal is a benefit of membership.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.389

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	46

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14076

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	144

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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, 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.

• Historical-Clinical-Risk Management-20, Version 3 (HCR-20^V3): Development and Overview

  Citation: 179

  Authors: Kevin S., Stephen D., Christopher D., Henrik, Laura S., Catherine M.

• International Perspectives on the Practical Application of Violence Risk Assessment: A Global Survey of 44 Countries

  Citation: 179

  Authors: Jay P., Sarah L., Cristina, Karin, Carolina, Kimberlie, Michael, Jorge O., Verónica, Martin, Robyn Mei Yee, Matthew M., Louise Hjort, Thierry H., Maria Francisca, Kim A., Martin, Corine, Katharina, Randy K.

• Asperger's Syndrome in Forensic Settings

  Citation: 154

  Authors: DanielC., JanetI., Marianne, ParkE.

• Psychopathy, Empathy, and Perspective -Taking Ability in a Community Sample: Implications for the Successful Psychopathy Concept

  Citation: 138

  Authors: JanaL., RandallT., Anne-MarieR.

• Explicating the Construct of Psychopathy: Development and Validation of a Conceptual Model, the Comprehensive Assessment of Psychopathic Personality (CAPP)

  Citation: 137

  Authors: DavidJ., StephenD., Caroline, Christine

• Schema Focused Therapy in Forensic Settings: Theoretical Model and Recommendations for Best Clinical Practice

  Citation: 134

  Authors: DavidP., Arnoud, Marijede

• Protective Factors for Violence Risk in Forensic Psychiatric Patients: A Retrospective Validation Study of the SAPROF

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Michiel, Vivienne, Eva

• Forensic Case Formulation

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Stephen, Peter, Caroline, Mary

• Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Within Offender Populations: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Katherine, Natalie, Ronald

• Assessing Protective Factors in Forensic Psychiatric Practice: Introducing the SAPROF

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Vivienne, Michiel, Corine, YvonneH.A.

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