About the Journal
The Brazilian Journal of Criminal Sciences aims to publish scientific papers related to criminal sciences, comprising the areas of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedural Law and Criminology.The journal also publishes interdisciplinary works in the humanities and social sciences, as long as they present contributions that dialog with the themes and problems of criminal sciences. In order to cover the editorial scope, the journal is divided into the following main sections: (a) Criminal Law; (b) Criminal Procedure; and (c) Criminology.
Aiming to develop solid knowledge in the criminal sciences that will have an impact on judicial practice, BJCrim also publishes critical commentaries on jurisprudential decisions, preferably those emanating from higher and international courts, as well as opinions. With the aim of also dialoguing with academia, the journal publishes critical reviews, interviews and research reports. These contributions are mainly included in section (d) Law by those who do it or can be published independently.
Current Issue
Vol. 213 No. 213 (2026): RBCCRIM - Março/Abril
A Revista Brasileira de Ciências Criminais visa à publicação de trabalhos científicos relacionados às ciências criminais, abrangendo as áreas de Direito Penal, Direito Processual Penal e Criminologia. O periódico também publica trabalhos interdisciplinares nas áreas das ciências humanas e sociais, desde que apresentem contribuições que dialoguem com os temas e problemas próprios das ciências criminais.
Published:
2026-05-12
