About the Journal

American Journal of Forensic Psychology (ISSN: 0733-1290) https://americanforensicpsychology.org/   is a scholarly peer-reviewed journal devoted to the advancement of research, theory, and professional practice in the interdisciplinary field of forensic psychology. Established in 1983, the journal has served as an important platform for psychologists, psychiatrists, criminologists, legal scholars, and mental health professionals who work at the intersection of psychology and the law. The journal publishes original research articles, theoretical analyses, case studies, and professional discussions that address contemporary issues in criminal behavior, psychological assessment, legal decision-making, correctional psychology, and expert testimony.

 

The journal is published by the American College of Forensic Psychology (ACFP) in the United States and is recognized for contributing to academic and professional dialogue on psychological aspects of the legal system. Its subject classification spans Medicine (Pathology and Forensic Medicine) and Psychology (Applied Psychology), reflecting its interdisciplinary approach to studying behavior within legal contexts.

 

According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2024, the journal has an SJR score of 0.103 and is categorized in Quartile 4 (Q4) within its subject areas. The journal maintains an H-Index of 20, indicating the scholarly impact of its published articles within academic literature. The publication is indexed in international research databases and has recorded coverage in 1991 and from 1996 to 2022.

 

Over the decades, the American Journal of Forensic Psychology has focused on publishing thought-provoking and original scholarship that explores psychological issues related to criminal responsibility, competency evaluations, risk assessment, offender profiling, eyewitness testimony, victim psychology, and legal ethics. By encouraging rigorous research and critical discussion, the journal aims to raise new questions and advance knowledge in the rapidly evolving discipline of forensic psychology.

 

Today, the journal continues to support the dissemination of scientific knowledge and professional perspectives that contribute to improving the understanding of human behavior within legal systems, ultimately strengthening the relationship between psychological science and judicial practice.