Journal of Offender Rehabilitation
Impact Factor & Key Scientometrics

I. Basic Journal Info

Country

United States

Journal ISSN: 10509674, 15408558

Publisher: Routledge

History: 1990-2021

Journal Hompage: Link

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Scope/Description:

The Journal of Offender Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary peerreviewed journal presenting empirical research and critical analyses of criminal justice program policies practices and services. The journal serves as a professional resource for practitioners educators and researchers who work with individuals involved in the criminal justice system and study the dynamics of rehabilitation and individual and system change. Original research using qualitative or quantitative methodology theoretical discussions evaluations of program outcomes and state of the science reviews will be considered. A primary journal focus is the use of research to inform and improve correctional policies and practice and articles clearly defining the theoretical and empirical basis for program models and establishing connections between research findings and needed interventions and services. Programs and services for correctional populations residing in prison as well as in the community are examined. The range of topics included in the journal is broad and encompasses alternatives to incarceration community reentry and reintegration alcohol substance abuse and mental health treatment interventions services for correctional populations with special needs recidivism prevention strategies educational and vocational programs families and incarceration culturally appropriate practice and probation and parole services.