Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology is a peer-reviewed journal that reports research findings regarding the theory, practice and application of psychological issues in the criminal justice context, namely law enforcement, courts, and corrections.

The Journal encourages submissions focusing on Police Psychology including personnel assessment, therapeutic methods, training, ethics and effective organizational operation.

The Journal also welcomes articles that focus on criminal behavior and the application of psychology to effective correctional practices and facilitating recovery among victims of crime.

Consumers of and contributors to this body of research include psychologists, criminologists, sociologists, legal experts, social workers, and other professionals representing various facets of the criminal justice system, both domestic and international.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7810

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	646

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.721

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

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.

• Trauma Resilience Training for Police: Psychophysiological and Performance Effects

  Citation: 171

  Authors: Bengt B., Dana C., Mark A., Lena, Ake

• Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout among Law Enforcement Investigators Exposed to Disturbing Media Images

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Lisa M., Jeremy, David R., Daniel

• Examining Rapport in Investigative Interviews with Suspects: Does its Building and Maintenance Work?

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Dave, Ray

• A Pilot Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Cortisol Awakening Response and Health Outcomes among Law Enforcement Officers

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Michael S., Richard J., Brant S., Matthew, Greg, Aaron L., David T.

• The effects of maternal incarceration on adolescent children

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Ashton D., JoAnne

• Crimes Against Caring: Exploring the Risk of Secondary Traumatic Stress, Burnout, and Compassion Satisfaction Among Child Exploitation Investigators

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Patrick Q.

• Predictors of Mental Health Stigma among Police Officers: the Role of Trauma and PTSD

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Sara, Philip T.

• Youth, Police Legitimacy and Informal Contact

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Lyn

• Behind the Blue Line: Investigating Police Officers’ Attitudes Toward Rape

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Amy Dellinger

• Job Stress, Job Involvement, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment and Their Associations with Job Burnout Among Indian Police Officers: a Research Note

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Eric G., Hanif, James, Charles, Brad

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