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Criminology Resource Guide

Library and other resources for those learning about Criminology.

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"No people exists whose morality is not daily infringed upon. We must therefore call crime necessary and declare that it cannot be non-existent, that the fundamental conditions of social organization, as they are understood, logically imply it."

- Émile Durkheim (1858-1917)

Selected books about Criminological Theories

Selected Streaming Videos About Criminological Theories

Podcasts

Crime Theories: Off the Record - Karen Armenta

  • "Get a glimpse into the crime theories that help me gain an understanding of the why, what, when, how, and where of crime. Embark on this learning journey of how social inquiry has explored crime through different schools of thought."

Women and Crime - Dr Meghan Sacks, Dr Amy Shlosberg

  • Two Criminologists cover a new female-focused story each episode and examine how women fare in the criminal justice system. We'll explore the causes of female crime, victimology, as well as celebrate heroines who have left their mark on the criminal justice system.

Criminology - Michael Braun

  • A down-to-Earth approach highlights the social-ecological aspects of everyday life and its relevance to crime.

Videos