Giving Voice to Diversity in Criminological Research: 'Nothing about Us without Us'

Criminal justice policies and practices often exclude the people most impacted, but an inclusive approach to criminology can bridge the gap between theory and lived experience. This edited volume advocates for the inclusion of historically marginalized, silenced, and ignored groups and explores how criminology can authentically incorporate their voices.

Format: Hardback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2021
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Criminal justice policies and practices often fail to consider the perspectives and experiences of those most affected by them, leading to a lack of inclusivity and representation in decision-making processes. To address this issue, this edited volume advocates for an inclusive approach to criminology that gives voice to historically marginalized, silenced, and ignored groups. Drawing on the "nothing about us without us" social movement, the volume brings together contributions from service users, academics, and state and grassroots practitioners to explore how researchers can bridge the gap between theory and lived experience. By capturing the voices of marginalized groups and exploring how criminology can authentically incorporate these perspectives, the volume furthers criminological scholarship and contributes to a more inclusive and equitable criminal justice system.

Weight: 574g
Dimension: 161 x 240 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529215526