International Review Of Victimology (IRV)

The International Review of Victimology is a triannual peer-reviewed academic journal published by SAGE Publications that has been advancing scholarly research in victimology since 1989. It serves as a principal international forum for high-quality theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented contributions on the study of crime victims and victimization processes. The journal explores traditional victimology topics — including victimization patterns, offender–victim relationships, victim compensation mechanisms, the positioning of victims within the criminal justice system, and policies for victim support and crime prevention — alongside broader analytical work on the philosophy and definitions of victimization and human rights perspectives. IRV embraces interdisciplinary approaches, drawing on insights from criminology, sociology, law, psychology, and public policy to deepen understanding of both individual and structural dimensions of harm. Its content spans original research articles, theoretical analyses, comparative studies, and book reviews, often emphasizing international and cross-cultural perspectives. Indexed in major databases such as Scopus, ESCI (Emerging Sources Citation Index), ProQuest, and PsycINFO, the journal influences research, practice, and policy in victimology and related fields. IRV’s editorial model fosters rigorous peer review, international diversity, and scholarly engagement with contemporary issues affecting victims globally, making it a vital resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in victim research and practice.

International Review Of Victimology (IRV) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Law, Sociology and Political Science, victim–offender relationships, victimization surveys, victim compensation, the victim in the criminal justice system, reparation and restitution, crime prevention for victims, and wider theoretical and philosophical aspects of victimology such as definitions of victimization and human rights issues , Online or Print , Triennially Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0269-7580, E-ISSN: 2047-9433, Established: 1989, Impact Factor: 1.6
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE