Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice is devoted to providing a forum for disseminating timely and practical developments to the forensic psychology practitioner and professional.

The Journal promotes original research which examines the impact and effect of new knowledge in the field as it relates to the work of the practicing forensic psychologist and related specialists, mindful of where and how justice and social change are meaningfully advanced.

The Journal presents new programs and techniques, analyzes existing policies and programs in their social context, and evaluates specific institutions and forensic procedures.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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.

• Understanding Police Stress Research

  Citation: 139

  Authors: M. Kathrine

• Have the Courts Abdicated Their Responsibility for Determination of Competency to Stand Trial to Clinicians?

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Patricia A., Karen L., Virginia G., Melissa C., Kathleen A.

• Assessing Risk of Violence Using Structured Professional Judgment Guidelines

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Laura S., Ira K., William

• Safer Outside: A Qualitative Exploration of Homeless People's Resistance to Homeless Shelters

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Amy M., James D.

• Detection of Malingered MVA Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Edward J., Edward B., Elizabeth, Tara E.

• Differential Impact of Mitigating Evidence in Capital Case Sentencing

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Michelle E., Stanley L., J. Randall

• Juvenile Psychopathy: A Clinical Construct in Need of Restraint?

  Citation: 42

  Authors: John F., Gina M.

• Gender Matters

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Meda, Scott K.

• Risk Factors for Self-Harm and Suicide in Incarcerated Young Offenders: Implications for Policy and Practice

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Dianna T., C. J., Olivia A.

• The MCMI-III in Child Custody Evaluations

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Joseph T., James R., Vicky, Pamela, Thomas, Ed