International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
The International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, a peer-reviewed journal published monthly for over five decades, has provided an essential platform for
researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to engage with challenging international and comparative research. The journal addresses topics including violent crime, sexual offending, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, criminal profiling, risk assessment, rehabilitation, and contemporary issues in crime and justice.
The International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology strives to integrate cutting-edge research with practical application, promoting evidence-based approaches that address pressing challenges in crime and justice worldwide. Through its focus on translational research, interdisciplinary discourse, and international/comparative perspectives, the journal continues to lead in advancing the understanding and treatment of crime and delinquency in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Bridging Research, Practice, and Policy
The International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology is dedicated to translating theoretical insights and empirical research into actional programs, practices, and policies. By emphasizing the integration of evidence-based findings into practical applications, the journal facilitates meaningful advancements in the fields of crime, delinquency, rehabilitation, and justice. Original empirical research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses are welcomed, with a focus on synthesizing evidence to inform and sustain effective interventions globally.
Promoting An Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Approach
Recognizing the complexity of factors contributing to crime and justice, the International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology serves as an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary forum, addressing individual, relational, community, and societal influences. The journal encourages submissions from diverse disciplines that directly or indirectly inform the study of crime, justice, treatment, and offender rehabilitation, including but not limited to · Psychology · Psychiatry · Social Work · Law and Legal Studies · Medicine · Biology · Criminology · Criminal Justice · Corrections · Sociology · Health Sciences. Contributions that incorporate multi-disciplinary perspectives are especially valued, fostering collaborative insights and innovative solutions.
Emphasizing International and Comparative Perspectives
The International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology is committed to expanding the global knowledge base by highlighting international developments and comparative research. By providing a platform for examining practices, policies, and programs across different cultural and national contexts, the journal enables readers to identify transnational and transcultural implications for crime prevention and offender treatment. Research with clear, actionable implications for specific cultures or nations, as well as studies identifying shared solutions to global challenges, is particularly encouraged.
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The International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology serves as a platform for interdisciplinary research and transdisciplinary discourse on crime, delinquency, rehabilitation, and justice. The journal emphasizes translating research findings into actionable programs, practices, and policies while fostering discussions on implications that are culturally specific or transcultural and transnational in scope. Topics covered include violent crime, sexual offending, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, criminal profiling, risk assessment, and contemporary issues in crime and justice. The journal welcomes international empirical studies, comparative research, and review papers, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses, that explore contributing factors to crime and justice through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches. By promoting translational, transcultural, and transnational perspectives, the journal aims to advance knowledge and inform practices, policies, and programs across diverse contexts worldwide.
| Bitna Kim | Sam Houston State University, USA |
| Sunhye Kang | Sam Houston State University, USA |
| Sarah Ben-David, PhD | Ramat-Gan, Israel |
| Ros Burnett, D.Phil. | Oxford, UK |
| Liquan Cao, PhD | Oshawa, Canada |
| Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan, PhD | The University of Birmingham, UK |
| Xiaoming Chen, PhD | Xiamen, China |
| Leam Craig, PhD | Birmingham, UK |
| Willie J. Edwards, PhD | Commerce, TX, USA |
| Mary Ann Farkas, PhD | Milwaukee, WI, USA |
| Jorge Folino, MD | La Plata, Argentina |
| Theresa A. Gannon, PhD | University of Kent, Canterbury, UK |
| Tammy L. Hughes, PhD | Pittsburgh, USA |
| Toshinori Kitamura, MD | Tokyo, Japan |
| Richard Kocsis, PhD | Sydney, Australia |
| Ron Langevin, PhD | Toronto, Canada |
| Jianhong Liu, PhD | Taipa, Macau, China |
| Arthur J. Lurigio, PhD | Loyola University of Chicago, USA |
| Byongook Moon, PhD | San Antonio, TX, USA |
| Xin Ren, PhD | Sacramento, CA, USA |
| Lee E. Ross, PhD | Orlando, FL, USA |
| C. Gabrielle Salfati, PhD | John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, USA |
| Louis B. Schlesinger, PhD | New York, New York, USA |
| Marina Tolou-Shams, PhD | San Francisco, CA, USA |
| Avelardo Valdez, PhD | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Glenn D. Walters, PhD | Kutztown, PA, USA |
| Tony Ward, PhD | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Hongwei Zhang, PhD | Jinan University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai, Guangdong |
| Lena Y. Zhong, PhD | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| Melitta Schmideberg, M.D., F.R.C. Psych. | 1957-1982 |
| George B. Palermo, PhD, MD | |
| Mark T. Palermo, M.D., M.Sc.Crim. | The Law, Art and Behavior Foundation, Italy |
| Edward M. Scott, Ph.D. | 1983-1997 |
| Bruce A. Arrigo, PhD | University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA |
| Stefan Bogaerts, PhD | Tilburg, The Netherlands |
| Terry Carney,PhD | Sydney, Australia |
| Robert Catanesi, MD | Bari, Italy |
| Wing Hong Chui, PhD | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| Ebenezer Cudjoe, PhD, FHEA | University of Essex, UK |
| Matt DeLisi, PhD | Iowa State University, USA |
| Reinhard Eher, MD | Vienna, Austria |
| Jérôme Endrass, PhD | Zurich, Switzerland |
| David Gussak, PhD | Tallahassee, FL, USA |
| Kathleen Heide, PhD | Tampa, FL, USA |
| Thomas Noll, MD, JD | Fribourg, Switzerland |
| Alex R. Piquero, PhD | University of Miami, USA |
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