Latest review
First review round: 6.0 weeks. Overall rating: 4 (very good).
Outcome: Accepted.
Motivation:
In my experience, the editorial team at Child Abuse & Neglect is excellent. Before submitting my manuscript, I emailed the editor several times with questions, and they responded very quickly. It was clear that they did their best to provide a decision as efficiently as possible.
As with most journals, the overall timeline largely depends on how long reviewers take. Some reviewers complete their reports within a few days, while others may need several weeks. Generally, the journal’s target deadline for reviewers seems to be around one month (this also applied to your revision time), and the editor typically issues a decision within approximately two weeks after receiving all reviewer comments.
Regarding the quality of related research, I would say this journal is an outstanding choice for work related to childhood maltreatment. Child Abuse & Neglect consistently publishes pioneering and influential studies in the field and often serves as a strong example of transparent methods and research design. I have followed this journal for more than ten years, and it remains one of my preferred outlets, especially given my research focus.
