European Journal of Probation (EJP)
Journal Descriptions
The European Journal of Probation is an established scholarly journal that facilitates high‑quality research and debate on probation and community justice across Europe. Since its first issue in 2009, it has promoted comparative research that examines how probation systems function, how policies influence practice, and how rehabilitation intersects with broader criminal justice goals. Published in partnership with SAGE Publications, the journal issues three editions each year, offering a steady platform for rigorous research that spans empirical studies, critical analyses, policy evaluations, and theoretical reflections. Its content covers topics such as the effectiveness of supervision methods, reintegration strategies for offenders, the role of probation in reducing recidivism, and the impacts of social vulnerabilities like mental health and poverty on justice outcomes. The editorial board brings together leading scholars and practitioners from across Europe, ensuring that the journal reflects a diversity of perspectives and expertise. Articles are selected through a peer review process that emphasizes clarity, methodological soundness, and relevance to both academic scholarship and real‑world practice. By fostering dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and professionals, the European Journal of Probation contributes significantly to advancing knowledge on probation systems, shaping policy and practice, and highlighting emerging challenges and innovations in community justice.
European Journal of Probation (EJP) is :-
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International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Law, heoretical analyses, and policy discussions that examine probation practices, rehabilitation strategies, offender supervision, and reintegration into society, often with emphasis on comparative perspectives across different European jurisdictions, ncouraging contributions that bridge empirical evidence, policy analysis, and professional practice in probation and community corrections. Its interdisciplinary scope includes sociology, criminology, law, public policy, and social work, providing insights into how probation systems operate , Online , Triennially Journal
- UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN E-ISSN: 2066-2203, Established: 2009, Impact Factor: 0.7
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Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE