Journal of Offender Rehabilitation

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Offender Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal presenting empirical research and critical analyses of criminal justice program policies, practices, and services.

The journal serves as a professional resource for practitioners, educators and researchers who work with individuals involved in the criminal justice system and study the dynamics of rehabilitation and individual and system change.

Original research using qualitative or quantitative methodology, theoretical discussions, evaluations of program outcomes, and state of the science reviews will be considered.

A primary journal focus is the use of research to inform and improve correctional policies and practice, and articles clearly defining the theoretical and empirical basis for program models and establishing connections between research findings and needed interventions and services.

Programs and services for correctional populations residing in prison, as well as in the community, are examined.

The range of topics included in the journal is broad and encompasses alternatives to incarceration; community reentry and reintegration; alcohol, substance abuse and mental health treatment interventions; services for correctional populations with special needs; recidivism prevention strategies; educational and vocational programs; families and incarceration; culturally appropriate practice and probation and parole services.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.406

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	48

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13655

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	114

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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 Medicine 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.

• Exploring the Black Box of Community Supervision

  Citation: 242

  Authors: JAMES, TANYA, TERRI-LYNNE, GUY, ANNIE K.

• A Meta-Analysis of the Predictors of Delinquency Among Girls

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Dana Jones, Travis C.

• Family Support in the Prisoner Reentry Process

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Rebecca L., Nancy G.

• Reintegration Success and Failure: Factors Impacting Reintegration Among Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Jennifer E.

• Prisoners, Prison, and Religion

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Todd R., Melvina T.

• Back to the Future: From Klockars' Model of Effective Supervision to Evidence-Based Practice in Probation

  Citation: 107

  Authors: JENNIFER L., SARAH

• Parental Incarceration During Childhood, Family Context, and Youth Problem Behavior Across Adolescence

  Citation: 105

  Authors: Jean M., J. Mark

• Burnout, job stress and job satisfaction among southern correctional officers: Perceptions and causal factors

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Charles, John

• What Happens to Therapists Who Work with Sex Offenders?

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Toni

• An Assessment of Prison-Based Drug Treatment

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Kevin, Simpson D., Lois R., L. Mabel

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