The Journal of Experimental Criminology focuses on high quality experimental and quasi-experimental research in the advancement of criminological theory and/or the development of evidence based crime and justice policy. The journal is also committed to the advancement of the science of systematic reviews and experimental methods in criminology and criminal justice. The journal seeks empirical papers on experimental and quasi-experimental studies, systematic reviews on substantive criminological and criminal justice issues, and methodological papers on experimentation and systematic review. The journal encourages submissions from scholars in the broad array of scientific disciplines that are concerned with criminology as well as crime and justice problems.

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  • Offers experimental and quasi-experimental research in the development of evidence based crime and justice policy
  • Spans an array of scientific disciplines concerned with crime and justice
  • Promotes advancement of the science of systematic reviews and experimental methods in criminology and criminal justice

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Editor-in-Chief
  • Wesley Jennings
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Hybrid. Open Access options available

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2.818 (2018)
Impact factor
4.106 (2018)
Five year impact factor
97 days
Submission to first decision
246 days
Submission to acceptance
121,434 (2018)
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Volume 16

Issue 1, March 2020

Special Issue Title: Problem Solving Courts

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    • John K. Roman
    • Jennifer Yahner
    • Janine Zweig
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    As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times.  Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.

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1572-8315
Print ISSN
1573-3750
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Official Journal of the ASC Division of Experimental Criminology
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