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Child Abuse Review welcomes contributions from the full range of research and practice communities engaged in child welfare and protection, including:

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Child Abuse Review maintains a practice orientated focus and authors of research papers are encouraged to examine and discuss implications for practitioners. By always emphasising research/practice links, the Journal aims to promote practice relevant research and to facilitate the use of research findings, to enhance good practice and influence policy.

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Impact Factor (2019)
Impact factor: 1.190
5-Year Impact Factor: 1.982

Journal Citation Reports © Ranking: 18/43 (Social Work); 29/46 (Family Studies)

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All articles submitted to Child Abuse Review are subject to rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure that the Journal maintains the highest scientific standards. This means that both the identities of reviewer and author are concealed from each other throughout the review process. A minimum of two reviewers, with appropriate professional expertise in the topic addressed and a knowledge of research methodologies, are selected to review each article. The Journal uses the online peer review system ScholarOne Manuscripts.

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The journal publishes short reviews of books and training resources of interest to those working in all aspects of child protection.

Book reviews should be 360 words maximum and provide a concise evaluation of the text, keeping in mind the diverse interprofessional readership of the journal.
If you would like to undertake a review, please provide your details and areas of interest by completing the Book Review Form.
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The Training Update section of the journal features professional development resources and materials in a variety of formats on a wide range of topics. Reviews are usually 800 words and provide an assessment of the training and its impact on practice.

Recommendations for training materials to be featured in the journal are welcomed, as are expressions of interest in becoming a reviewer. Please contact the Editorial Manager: [email protected]

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Child Abuse Review is supported by an international team of Editors, Associate Editors and Editorial Board members bringing expertise from a diverse range of disciplines and professions. The Editorial Board plays an active role in reviewing manuscripts, sharing developments in policy, research and practice in their fields, promoting the journal and advising on current and future journal issues. View the current Editorial Team

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