Journals

BJC is a valuable resource for academics and researchers in crime, whether they be from criminology, sociology, anthropology, psychology, law, economics, politics or social work, and for professionals concerned with crime, law, criminal justice, politics, and penology.

Child Abuse & Neglect is an international and interdisciplinary journal publishing articles on child welfare, health, humanitarian aid, justice, mental health, public health, and social service systems. The journal recognizes that child protection is a global concern that continues to evolve. Accordingly, the journal is intended to be useful to scholars, policymakers, concerned citizens, advocates, and professional practitioners in countries that are diverse in wealth, culture, and the nature of their formal child protection system. Child Abuse & Neglect welcomes contributions grounded in the traditions of particular cultures and settings, as well as global perspectives. Article formats include empirical reports, theoretical and methodological reports and invited reviews.

The International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy is an open access, blind peer reviewed journal that publishes critical research about challenges confronting criminal justice systems around the world.

From 2009, Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma has incorporated the topics, themes, and past content from the Journal of Psychological Trauma and Journal of Emotional Abuse. In this important publication, you'll find crucial information on vital issues surrounding aggression, maltreatment, and trauma. You'll learn how to prevent these behaviors, how to help victims, and how to intervene in abusive situations using the latest research in these areas. The Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma accepts individual submissions in any of the relevant topic areas and also publishes thematic issues featuring guest editors who focus on a particular aspect of these topics. Possible topics for publication include, but are not limited to: Child maltreatment and spouse/partner abuse- Sexual assault and sexual harassment- Assessment of victims and perpetrators- Pornography and violence toward women- Aggression in the workplace or in schools- Violence and criminal behavior- Forensic issues- Capitol punishment- Biological bases of interpersonal aggression- Preventing violence at home, school, work, or in the community- Training programs for professionals- Innovative treatment and model programs- Children exposed to violence- War and its effects- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- Psychological and emotional abuse- Victimization- Traumatic effects of aggression and assault- Effects of terrorism

The Journal of Law and Social Deviance publishes articles about the interplay of law and socially deviant behavior. We are interested in how law creates, inhibits, or challenges deviant behavior, especially as it evolves from, responds to, or inspires art, the animal kingdom, the body, fashion or design, religion, pop culture, propaganda, sex, terrorism, and youth or youth movements.

Journal of Traumatic Stress (JTS) is published for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Journal of Traumatic Stress, the official publication for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, is an interdisciplinary forum for the publication of peer-reviewed original papers on biopsychosocial aspects of trauma. Papers focus on theoretical formulations, research, treatment, prevention education/training, and legal and policy concerns. Journal of Traumatic Stress serves as a primary reference for professionals who study and treat people exposed to highly stressful and traumatic events (directly or through their occupational roles), such as war, disaster, accident, violence or abuse (criminal or familial), hostage-taking, or life-threatening illness. The journal publishes original articles, brief reports, review papers, commentaries, and, from time to time, special issues devoted to a single topic.

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy ® publishes empirical research on the psychological effects of trauma. The journal is intended to be a forum for an interdisciplinary discussion on trauma, blending science, theory, practice, and policy. The journal publishes empirical research on a wide range of trauma-related topics, including Psychological treatments and effects; Promotion of education about effects of and treatment for trauma; Assessment and diagnosis of trauma. Pathophysiology of trauma reactions; Health services (delivery of services to trauma populations); Epidemiological studies and risk factor studies; Neuroimaging studies; Trauma and cultural competence The journal publishes articles that use experimental and correlational methods and qualitative analyses, if applicable. All research reports should reflect methodologically rigorous designs that aim to significantly enhance the field's understanding of trauma. Such reports should be based on good theoretical foundations and integrate theory and data. Manuscripts should be of sufficient length to ensure theoretical and methodological competence.

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse (TVA) is devoted to organizing, synthesizing, and expanding knowledge on all forms of trauma, abuse, and violence. This peer-reviewed, online journal is practitioner oriented and will publish only reviews of research and law review articles. TVA is dedicated to professionals and advanced students who work with any form of trauma, abuse, and violence. It is intended to compile knowledge that clearly affects practice, policy, and research. TVA publishes reviews of research studies. We also publish legal analyses, which include reviews of case outcomes, laws, or the research upon which the analyses are based. Reviews must be based on a sufficient number of studies to justify synthesis. Reviewed literatures may come from the social or behavioural sciences or the law.