Critically Reviewing the Assertion that Labelling Children and Young People as Risky or Troubled Influences the Extent to Which They Commit Crimes
Introduction The assertion that labelling children and young people as ‘risky’ or ‘troubled’ influences their likelihood of engaging in criminal behaviour has gained significant ...
Advice on the Potential Outcome of Lucy Letby’s CCRC Application
Introduction The case of Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse convicted in 2023 of the murder of seven infants and the attempted murder of ...
Lucy Letby: Legal and Ethical Dimensions of a High-Profile Criminal Case
Introduction This essay examines the case of Lucy Letby, a British nurse convicted of multiple counts of murder and attempted murder of infants in ...
It Will Evaluate How Agenda Setting Theory Reinforces Racialised and Gendered Hierarchies, Perpetuating Inequality Within Crime Representation: Missing White Woman Syndrome
Introduction This essay examines how agenda setting theory, a framework explaining the media’s role in shaping public priorities, reinforces racialised and gendered hierarchies in ...
It Will Evaluate How Agenda-Setting Theory Reinforces Racialised and Gendered Hierarchies, Perpetuating Inequality Within Crime Representation
Introduction This essay explores the role of agenda-setting theory in reinforcing racialised and gendered hierarchies within crime representation in the media. Agenda-setting theory, first ...
The Concept, Menace, Evolution, and In-Depth Explanation of Cybercrime in Nigeria
Introduction Cybercrime has emerged as a significant global challenge in the digital age, with Nigeria being one of the most affected countries in Africa. ...
Drawing on Examples, the Claim that Under Capitalism Crime Serves the Interests of the Ruling Class
Introduction This essay examines the claim that under capitalism, crime serves the interests of the ruling class. Drawing on criminological theories, particularly Marxist perspectives, ...
Where’s the Harm in Cannibalism: Crime or Deviance?
Introduction This essay explores the complex intersection of cannibalism with concepts of crime and deviance within the field of criminology. Cannibalism, the act of ...
What is Criminal Justice Policy, and Why Does it Matter?
Introduction Criminal justice policy is a cornerstone of societal governance, shaping how communities address crime, maintain order, and uphold fairness. For students of criminology, ...
Representation and Deviancy in the Youth Justice System: An Analysis of Social Groups and Criminological Theories
Introduction This essay examines the representation of social groups within the Youth Justice System (YJS) in the UK, focusing on gender and ethnicity, and ...
