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 ...
Justification for Imprisonment
Introduction Imprisonment has long been a cornerstone of criminal justice systems worldwide, including in the UK, serving as a primary tool for punishing offenders ...
Possible Criminal Explanations for Offending Behaviour in an 18-Year-Old Man with ADHD
Introduction This essay explores potential criminal explanations for offending behaviour in an 18-year-old man with a history of breach of bail, theft, and behaviour ...
Presence of Opportunities, Absence of Guardianship, and Motivation to Commit Crime
Introduction Crime is a complex social phenomenon influenced by a multitude of factors that interact to create conditions conducive to offending. Within the field ...
Stalking, Harassment and Psychological Assault
Introduction The issues of stalking, harassment, and psychological assault represent significant challenges within the legal framework of the United Kingdom, often intersecting with criminal, ...
The Relevance of Classical and Positivist Criminology Today
Introduction This essay explores the contemporary relevance of classical and positivist criminology, two foundational schools of thought in the study of crime and criminal ...
Crime, Free Will, and Determinism: How Much Choice Do Offenders Really Have?
Introduction The debate surrounding crime, free will, and determinism is a central issue in criminology, raising profound questions about the extent to which offenders ...
What is ‘Crime’ and How Has It Evolved Through the Ages?
Introduction The concept of ‘crime’ is central to the field of criminology, yet it remains a complex and evolving notion shaped by historical, cultural, ...
