The Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology

The Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology is the official journal of the Society for Police and Criminal Psychology.

Aims and scope

The Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology is a peer-reviewed journal that reports research findings regarding the theory, practice and application of psychological issues in the criminal justice context, namely law enforcement, courts, and corrections. The Journal encourages submissions focusing on Police Psychology including personnel assessment, therapeutic methods, training, ethics and effective organizational operation. The Journal also welcomes articles that focus on criminal behavior and the application of psychology to effective correctional practices and facilitating recovery among victims of crime. Consumers of and contributors to this body of research include psychologists, criminologists, sociologists, legal experts, social workers, and other professionals representing various facets of the criminal justice system, both domestic and international.

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Subscriptions

Members of the Society for Police and Criminal Psychology receive the journal with paid membership fee of $50. Students may become members and order the journal for $35.

Journal submissions should be sent to:

R. Alan Thompson, Ph.D.
Editor, Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology
Associate Professor
The University of Southern Mississippi
Administration of Justice
118 College Drive, Box 5127
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone: (601) 266-6172 (Direct)
Phone: (601) 266-4623 (Secretary)
Fax: (601) 266-4391
E-mail: alan.thompson@usm.edu

Correspondence regarding subscriptions should be sent to:

Dr. JoAnne Brewster
Professor
James Madison University
Miller Hall, Rm 1151
MSC 7704
Harrisonburg, VA
Phone: (540) 568-6107
E-mail: brewstja@jmu.edu