About the Journal
American Journal of Forensic Psychology (ISSN: 0733-1290)
Official Website: https://americanforensicpsychology.org/ is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to research and professional practice in the field of forensic psychology, which explores the relationship between psychology and the legal system. The journal publishes original research, case studies, and theoretical papers related to criminal behavior, psychological assessment, legal decision-making, and mental health issues in legal contexts.
Founded in 1983 and published by the American College of Forensic Psychology (ACFP), United States, the journal serves as a platform for psychologists, criminologists, legal scholars, and researchers working in applied and forensic psychology. It is indexed in international databases and is classified under Medicine (Pathology and Forensic Medicine) and Psychology (Applied Psychology).
According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2024, the journal has an SJR score of 0.103, is placed in Q4, and has an H-Index of 20.
