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Journal of Offender Rehabilitation
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Journal of Offender Rehabilitation

1050-9674

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wjor20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Psychology 1035 16 16 5
Social Sciences and Humanities 1244 8 9 3

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 27
Documents by Best Scientists*: 27
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 48
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.406
Impact Factor: 1.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Offender Rehabilitation?

The scientific interests tackled in Journal of Offender Rehabilitation are Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Prison, Recidivism and Criminology. Research on Psychiatry addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Rehabilitation. Topics in Clinical psychology explored in Journal of Offender Rehabilitation were investigated in conjunction with research in Juvenile delinquency, Cognition, Aggression, Personality and Sexual abuse.

Juvenile and Justice (ethics) are some topics wherein Juvenile delinquency research discussed in the journal have an impact. The Prison works featured in Journal of Offender Rehabilitation incorporate elements from Qualitative research and Social psychology. The journal focused on Recidivism research but expanded to cover Program evaluation.

Journal of Offender Rehabilitation facilitates discussions on Criminology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Law and Law enforcement. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation is mostly focused on Substance abuse, specifically Substance abuse treatment.

  • Psychiatry (32.11%)
  • Clinical psychology (28.90%)
  • Prison (22.74%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Exploring the Black Box of Community Supervision (260 citations)
  • A Meta-Analysis of the Predictors of Delinquency Among Girls (188 citations)
  • You Can't Go Home Again: Women and Criminal Recidivism (140 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Offender Rehabilitation:

The journal papers are organized to address concerns in the fields of Psychiatry, Recidivism, Prison, Clinical psychology and Social psychology. Rehabilitation and Criminal justice are some topics wherein Psychiatry research discussed in the journal papers has an impact. The most cited articles facilitate discussions on Clinical psychology that incorporate concepts from other fields like Developmental psychology, Child rearing, Aggression and Sexual abuse.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Social psychology
  • World War II

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of Offender Rehabilitation focuses on Criminology, Prison, Recidivism, Rehabilitation and Clinical psychology. The Criminology study presented in the journal encompasses related topics like Social control theory and also examines its connection to subjects such as Human animal. The research on Prison tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Social psychology, Treatment staff, State (polity), Social capital and Imprisonment.

In addition to Recidivism research, it aims to explore topics under Juvenile delinquency, Demography and Restorative justice. Rehabilitation research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Intervention (counseling), Vocational education, Career development and Developmental psychology. The studies in Clinical psychology featured incorporate elements of Depressive symptoms, Mental health, Locus of control, Criminal behavior and Forensic science.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Work, support and solitude : prisoners’ desistance expectations and self-regulating strategies (1 citations)
  • Designing and implementing an intervention for returning citizens living with substance use disorder: discovering the benefits of peer recovery coach involvement in pilot clinical trial decision-making (1 citations)
  • Experiences and interactions with treatment staff: reactions from state prison inmates (0 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Journal of Offender Rehabilitation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Nathaniel J. Pallone (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Richard Dembo (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • John R. Reddon (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • James Schmeidler (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Sol Chaneles (12 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Offender Rehabilitation (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Rutgers University (34 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of South Florida (19 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Cincinnati (16 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Fordham University (16 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Michigan State University (15 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 12.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 13.64% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 9.09% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 22.73% of all publications and 54.55% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Pathways in Offender Rehabilitation Research

Aspiring researchers and professionals interested in the field of offender rehabilitation often wonder how to launch and sustain a satisfying career in this impactful area. There are several avenues to consider, from public policy and law enforcement, to academia and research, and counseling. For those interested in licensed counseling, the requirements can vary by state. For instance, in North Carolina, the criteria are quite specific. To know more about the pathway of becoming a licensed counselor in North Carolina specifically, you may visit the page LPC requirements in North Carolina.

Pursuing a career in offender rehabilitation requires a commitment to ongoing education, as the field is ever-evolving and new research is integral to improving rehabilitation procedures and outcomes. Participating in journals such as the Journal of Offender Rehabilitation is one way to achieve this professional development. Whether brainstorming fresh research ideas, submitting your work, or keeping up with the latest studies, active involvement in academic conversations around this topic will boost your career.

Moreover, joining professional organizations, attending conferences, and networking with other professionals in the offender rehabilitation sector can provide valuable opportunities to learn from others, share your perspective, and contribute to the field as a whole. Remember, the goal always remains the same – to reduce recidivism and create a safer and more understanding society.

Top Publications

  • Self-identity and persistent offending: a quantitative test of identity theory of desistance

    Lin Liu;Ronet Bachman

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Designing and implementing an intervention for returning citizens living with substance use disorder: discovering the benefits of peer recovery coach involvement in pilot clinical trial decision-making

    Grant Victor;Emily Sightes;Dennis P Watson;Bradley Ray

    (2021)
    15 Citations
  • Training community supervision officers in the risk-need-responsivity model of offender rehabilitation: a review and implications

    (2023)
    11 Citations
  • Young children’s contact with their parents in jail and child behavior problems

    (2022)
    7 Citations
  • The moderating role of psychological distance on the impact of malleability beliefs on public attitudes toward punishment

    Inbal Peleg-Koriat;Dana Weimann-Saks;Eran Halperin

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • A field study of the impact of psychotropic medication on delinquency and juvenile justice system involvement among a high risk sample of children and adolescents

    Natalie Armstrong-Hoskowitz;Adam T. Schmidt;Craig E. Henderson;David V. Nelson

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • Reducing recidivism through restorative justice: an evaluation of Bridges to Life in Dallas

    Sungil Han;Maria Valdovinos Olson;Maria Valdovinos Olson;Robert C. Davis

    (2021)
    5 Citations
  • The effect of prior incarceration on trust and social support: results from two factorial vignette studies

    Raven Simonds;Michael D. Reisig;Rick Trinkner;Kristy Holtfreter

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • A psychometric reevaluation of the TCU criminal thinking scales (CTS)

    (2022)
    4 Citations

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