Journal of Sexual Aggression

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Sexual Aggression provides an international and interdisciplinary forum for the dissemination of original research findings, reviews, theory, and practice developments regarding sexual aggression in all its forms.

The Journal aims to engage readers from a wide range of research, practice and policy areas, including prevention science, crime science, public health, law and regulation, policing and investigation, prosecution and sentencing, corrections and youth justice, child protection, victim advocacy and support, clinical and risk assessment, and offender treatment and risk management.

The Journal recognises that human sexual aggression is a global problem, and therefore wishes to include high quality contributions, written in English, from around the world.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.764

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	46

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7212

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	215

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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, Neuroscience and Psychology, 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.

• Sexual grooming of children: Review of literature and theoretical considerations

  Citation: 294

  Authors: Samantha, Sarah, Elizabeth

• Therapist characteristics in the treatment of sexual offenders: Tentative data on their relationship with indices of behaviour change

  Citation: 147

  Authors: W. L., G. A., Y. M., R., R. E., D.

• Good lives, aetiology and the rehabilitation of sex offenders: A bridging theory

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Tony, W. L.

• Female sex offenders: Clinical and demographic features

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Pamela, Tony

• Prevalence of sexual abuse in organised competitive sport in Australia

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Trisha, Grace, Gershon

• Understanding attribution of blame in cases of rape: An analysis of participant gender, type of rape and perceived similarity to the victim

  Citation: 116

  Authors: Amy Rose, Julie

• Explanations given by child pornography offenders for their crimes

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Michael C., Lesley, Sandy

• Internet sexual activity: A comparison between contact and non-contact child pornography offenders

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Jennifer A.

• An overview of the literature on antecedents, perceptions and behavioural consequences of sexual harassment

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Afroditi, Theresa A.

• Does treatment work with internet sex offenders? Emerging findings from the Internet Sex Offender Treatment Programme (i-SOTP)

  Citation: 78

  Authors: David, Rebecca, Elizabeth

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