Get Visibility for Your Research in the Journal of Correctional Health Care | National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Get Visibility for Your Research in the Journal of Correctional Health Care

The Journal of Correctional Health Care is the only national, peer-reviewed scientific journal to focus on this complex and evolving field. Targeting clinicians, allied health practitioners and administrators, it is the primary resource for the latest research and developments in clinical care for chronic and infectious disease, mental health care, substance use treatment, health services management, quality improvement, health records, medical-legal issues, discharge planning, staffing, cost analysis and other topics as they relate to correctional health care. Coverage includes empirical research, case studies, best practices, literature reviews and letters, plus NCCHC position statements.

The Journal of Correctional Health Care is the Official Journal of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. It is edited by A.J. Harzke, DrPH, MPH, University of Texas Medical Branch.

Share your research and help improve the quality of care in corrections.

Benefits of publishing in the Journal include:

  • No submission fees
  • Latest Impact Factor: 1.2
  • Expert peer review and editorial oversight of your manuscript from leading specialists in your field
  • Zero-embargo Green Open Access policy
  • Immediate deposit of your work to PubMed and other indexing services upon publication
  • Free 30-day access to share your published research with your networks and colleagues
  • Global visibility in more than 170 countries worldwide  



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