Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice (JCRPP) provides a unique single outlet on the notion of a ‘seamless disposal’, covering contact with the police, prosecutors, courts and sentencing through to custody and release.

The journal considers how criminal justice institutions engage with the community and non-criminal justice agencies.

Each issue includes peer-reviewed papers covering the three areas of Initial and preventative contact Containment (involving police, courts and custody) Through-care, resettlement and community based work The journal publishes research from a variety of perspectives including the offender(s), the victim(s), communities and the professionals involved.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.221

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	15

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20014

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	38

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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 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.

• The NICHD protocol: a review of an internationally-used evidence-based tool for training child forensic interviewers

  Citation: 106

  Authors: David, Sonja P, Anu, Mireille, Irit, Julia, Trond, Makiko, Carlos E., Kim P, Heather, Michael E

• The prevalence and nature of sexual harassment and assault against women and girls on public transport: an international review

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Anna, Jacqueline M., Joanna R., Miranda A.H.

• The Life in Custody Study: the quality of prison life in Dutch prison regimes

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Esther F.J.C., Hanneke, Anouk Q., Paul, Maria L.

• Integrating religiosity into fraud triangle theory: findings on Malaysian police officers

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Jamaliah, Md. Mahmudul, Zulyanti Abdul, Razana Juhaida

• Beyond the crime-terror nexus: socio-economic status, violent crimes and terrorism

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Vanja, Jan Willem, Frank

• The problems and causes of match-fixing: are legal sports betting regimes to blame?

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Minhyeok, Michael P., Steven J.

• The prevalence, nature, and impact of intrafamilial child sexual abuse: findings from a rapid evidence assessment

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Anna, Julia C., Miranda A.H.

• A study of cybercrime victimisation and prevention: exploring the use of online crime prevention behaviours and strategies

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Jacqueline M.

• A focus for mental health training for police

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Stuart, Amy

• Is online fraud just fraud? Examining the efficacy of the digital divide

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Cassandra

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