Journal of Adult Protection

Aims & Scope

JAP's multidisciplinary, international coverage reflects the broad community of researchers and professionals involved in the analysis and delivery of safeguarding vulnerable people from abuse.

The journal offers vital access to innovative research, considers implications for practice and presents viewpoints and commentary on current policy and practice in this important field.

JAP publishes peer-reviewed and vital evidence to inform future research and working for everyone involved in adult protection, safeguarding and related agendas.

Coverage includes: elder abuse learning, intellectual and developmental disabilities physical disabilities mental health abuse, including: financial, psychological, physical and sexual abuse neglect dignity in care best practice learning lessons from previous inquiries and serious case reviews.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.368

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	22

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14634

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	84

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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 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.

• A multi‐method study on elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Thomas

• The efficacy of interventions designed to prevent and protect people with intellectual disabilities from sexual abuse: a review of the literature

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Corinna, Biza

• Abuse in care? The identification of early indicators of the abuse of people with learning disabilities in residential settings

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Dave, Peter, Caroline

• Partnership means protection? Perceptions of the effectiveness of multi‐agency working and the regulatory framework within adult protection in England and Wales

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Neil, Bridget, David, Lisa, Shereen, Jill

• Safeguarding vulnerable adults: exploring the challenges to best practice across multi‐agency settings

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Emma

• The right to take risks

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Alison

• Perpetrators of abuse against older women: a multi‐national study in Europe

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Liesbeth, Gert, Minna‐Liisa, Bridget, José, Ilona, Ana J., Mira, Edith, Sirkka, Tiina, Dominique

• The dark side of Norwegian nursing homes: factors influencing inadequate care

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Wenche, Randi, Britt-Inger

• People with an intellectual disability: under-reporting sexual violence

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Sara, Wendy, Vicky

• Domestic violence and multi-agency risk assessment conferences (MARACs): a scoping review

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Rachel, Hugh, Concetta, Claire, Debbie

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