This journal publishes research on the characteristics, motivations, and typologies of various criminal offenses, including honor-based abuse, child-to-parent violence, larceny, stalking, sexual offenses, and homicide. The studies often examine demographic factors, victimology, offender profiling, and investigative techniques across different geographical regions and cultural contexts.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Applied PsychologyQ3
Social PsychologyQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Criminology & PenologyPsychology, Applied
Scopus Categories
Applied PsychologySocial Psychology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Deception detection and forensic psychologyPsychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual OffendingCrime Patterns and InterventionsMemory Processes and InfluencesCriminal Justice and Corrections AnalysisEducational Robotics and EngineeringDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesHuman auditory perception and evaluationSexual Assault and Victimization StudiesCrime, Illicit Activities, and Governance