The journal publishes original scholarly works including empirical research, reviews, commentaries, brief reports, program evaluations and innovations, and book reviews. The journal is particularly interested in articles that address the complex array of individual and environmental factors that contribute to negative outcomes for children as well as that promote their rights and well-being. In keeping with this interest, the journal annually publishes a special issue dedicated to multidisciplinary research on vulnerability and disadvantage in childhood.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
LawQ1
Health (social science)Q2
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthQ2
Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
LawDevelopmental and Educational PsychologyPediatrics, Perinatology and Child HealthHealth (social science)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Child Abuse and TraumaHomelessness and Social IssuesMigration, Health and TraumaChild Welfare and AdoptionHomicide, Infanticide, and Child AbuseIntimate Partner and Family ViolenceChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentChild and Adolescent HealthSocial Work Education and PracticeGrief, Bereavement, and Mental Health