This journal publishes research on various forms of violence, including intimate partner violence, child maltreatment, adolescent dating violence, and sexual violence. It examines outcomes related to treatment, recidivism, and help-seeking, as well as risk and protective factors. The scope also includes the effectiveness of interventions and programs, the psychometric properties of assessment tools, and the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on mental health and emotional well-being.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Applied PsychologyQ1
Health (social science)Q1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ1
Social WorkQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Criminology & PenologyFamily StudiesSocial Work
Scopus Categories
Applied PsychologySocial WorkPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthHealth (social science)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Intimate Partner and Family ViolenceChild Abuse and TraumaSexual Assault and Victimization StudiesMigration, Health and TraumaSex work and related issuesPosttraumatic Stress Disorder ResearchHomicide, Infanticide, and Child AbuseAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive HealthChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentCriminal Justice and Corrections Analysis