Journal of Crime and Justice

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Crime & Justice, the official journal of the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association, aims to reflect the current concerns and latest research of Criminology and Criminal Justice scholars and advance discussion of these issues.

The scope of the Journal is broad, encompassing a wide array of criminology and criminal justice topics and issues.

Some of these concerns include items pertaining to the definition of crime, social control, why people do or do not commit crime, issues pertaining to the juvenile justice system and the criminal justice system, evaluation research, and policy development and implementation.

Quantitative and qualitative articles and theoretical commentaries are welcome.

Special topic issues are also considered.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.605

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9576

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	227

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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.

• RISK-TAKING AND SELF-CONTROL: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL CORRELATES OF DELINQUENCY

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Peter B., Betty, Bruce J.

• The unintended consequences of digital technology: exploring the relationship between sexting and cybervictimization

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Bradford W., Melissa W., Billy, Bonnie S.

• SOCIAL LEARNING AND CYBER-DEVIANCE: EXAMINING THE IMPORTANCE OF A FULL SOCIAL LEARNING MODEL IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD

  Citation: 116

  Authors: Thomas J., George W., Adam M.

• Mass shootings and the media: why all events are not created equal

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Jaclyn, H. Jaymi, Kimberly

• THE GOOD LIFE: THE IMPACT OF JOB SATISFACTION AND OCCUPATIONAL STRESSORS ON CORRECTIONAL STAFF LIFE SATISFACTION—AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Eric G., Nancy L., Eugene A., David N.

• BEHIND BARS: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF JOB SATISFACTION, JOB-RELATED STRESS, AND ANXIETY ON JAIL EMPLOYEES’ INCLINATIONS TO QUIT

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Terry G., John K., Ira J., William R.

• SURVIVING “THE JOINT”: MITIGATING FACTORS OF CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STRESS

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Elizabeth L., Thomas J., Gennaro F.

• Improving probation officers' supervision skills: an evaluation of the EPICS model

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Paula, Myrinda, Ryan M., Edward J.

• CORRELATES OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR AMONG INMATES OF U.S. CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES

  Citation: 71

  Authors: John D.

• MURDER CLEARANCES AND MISSING DATA

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Marc, Tammy A.

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