Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice presents single-themed special issues that focus on a critical issue in contemporary criminal justice in order to provide a cogent, thorough, and timely exploration of the topic.

Subjects include such concerns as organized crime, community policings, gangs, white-collar crime, and excessive police force.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	1.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11216

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	237

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.518

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	61

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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.

• Collateral Consequences of Sex Offender Registration

  Citation: 336

  Authors: Richard

• The Effect of Megan’s Law on Sex Offender Reintegration

  Citation: 309

  Authors: Jill S., Leo P.

• Black Criminal Stereotypes and Racial Profiling

  Citation: 298

  Authors: Kelly

• Amputation or Reconstruction? Notes on the Concept of “Knifing Off” and Desistance From Crime

  Citation: 231

  Authors: Shadd, Kevin

• Riding the Bus

  Citation: 223

  Authors: Johnna

• A Systematic Review of the Religiosity and Delinquency Literature

  Citation: 193

  Authors: BYRON R., SPENCER, DAVID B., MICHAEL

• A General Strain Theory of Prison Violence and Misconduct: An Integrated Model of Inmate Behavior

  Citation: 187

  Authors: Kristie R., Shelley, Francis T., Cheryl

• Traditional Bullying, Cyber Bullying, and Deviance: A General Strain Theory Approach

  Citation: 185

  Authors: Carter, Ryan, Karen

• Desistance From Crime

  Citation: 171

  Authors: Lila

• Examining the Effect of Incarceration and In-Prison Family Contact on Prisoners'Family Relationships

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Nancy G., Rebecca L., Lisa E., Jennifer L.

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