The Criminology and Criminal Justice Companion

By Sue Robinson & Tracy Cussen

  Careers in Criminology
  Criminological Research
  Flashcards
  Key Terms Concepts and Definitions
  Key Theories and Theorists
  Key and Emerging Issues in Criminology

  Studying Criminology
  The Criminal Justice System
  Timeline

Key Terms, Concepts and Definitions

There are several reference books available that cover key terms relevant to criminology and criminal justice. These include:

O’Brien, M. & Yar, M. 2008. Criminology: The Key Concepts. Abingdon UK: Routledge.

Wakefield, A., & Fleming, J. 2009. The SAGE Dictionary of Policing. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.

We have also prepared some flashcards to assist you with some of the terms used within The Criminology and Criminal Justice Companion.