About this ebook
Each chapter engages with the application of criminology in a particular area of the community and criminal justice system, and offers:
- An overview of the relationship between criminological theory and policy and practice developments.
- Critical reflection on whether criminology has been meaningfully engaged - paying particular attention to the contemporary issues and debates.
- Evaluation of the implications for diverse communities, paying particular attention to discrimination and oppression and criminal justice values.
- Summaries, case studies and further reading to support knowledge and understanding.
The book is accompanied by a companion website to enhance the learning experience. This includes:
- Lecture notes
- Online readings
- Student exercises
- Case studies
- Useful links
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About the author
Dr Brian Stout is Associate Head of the School of Applied Social Sciences, De Montfort University. The School has partnerships with Leicestershire Constabulary and Nottinghamshire Police and delivers training and education to police officers, police community support officers and other professionals within the extended police family. Dr Stout was formerly a probation officer in Northern Ireland and has extensive experience of teaching equality and diversity to probation, police and other undergraduate students on applied programmes in both the United Kingdom and South Africa.
