International Journal on Child Maltreatment: Research, Policy and Practice

Aims & Scope

International Journal on Child Maltreatment is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal that serves as a forum for innovative efforts to promote policies, interventions, and programs focused on the safety, protection and welfare of children.

The journal publishes original scholarly works including empirical research, reviews, commentaries, brief reports, program evaluations and innovations, and book reviews.

The journal is particularly interested in articles that address the complex array of individual and environmental factors that contribute to negative outcomes for children as well as that promote their rights and well-being.

In keeping with this interest, the journal annually publishes a special issue dedicated to multidisciplinary research on vulnerability and disadvantage in childhood.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.474

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	12

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12105

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	177

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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

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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.

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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.

• Heed Neglect, Disrupt Child Maltreatment: a Call to Action for Researchers

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Lindsey Rose, Megan, Kerri M., William

• In the Best Interest of the Child: the Norwegian Approach to Child Protection

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Annika, Malin Albrechtsen, Kirsten

• Neighborhood Poverty and Adverse Childhood Experiences over the First 15 Years of Life

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Kathryn, Sarah, Rebecca, Darejan, Sheila

• The Nature, Logic, and Significance of Strong Communities for Children

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Gary B., Jill D.

• Institutional Oppression That Silences Child Protection Reform

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Valerie

• A Multisystemic Approach to the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Cynthia Cupit, Cindy M.

• Addressing the Relatively Autonomous Relationship Between Child Maltreatment and Child Protection Policies and Practices

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Nigel

• A Connectedness Framework: Breaking the Cycle of Child Removal for Black and Indigenous Children

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Yvonne Elder, Jessica Saniguq

• Major Findings from the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect 2019

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Barbara, Nicolette, Nico, Tonino, Sonia, Rachael

• Community-Level Prevention of Childhood Maltreatment: Next Steps in a World with COVID-19

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Beth E., Arielle A. J., William R.

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