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The British Society of Criminology aims to further the interests and knowledge of both academic and professional people who are engaged in any aspect of work or teaching, research or public education about crime, criminal behaviour and the criminal justice systems in the United Kingdom.  The Society has been in existence for 60 years and has a wide-ranging membership based here and overseas.
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Wayward Girls – The Pathways in and out of Juvenile Institutions
1854-1920

Tahaney Alghrani considers how the past incarceration of females within juvenile institutions for ‘criminal’ and ‘at risk’ girls can inform the present-day juvenile justice systems and policies.

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Membership includes a range of benefits from networking opportunities, funding, awards and personal subscription to the Society’s official journal ‘Criminology & Criminal Justice’ and subscription to the ‘British Journal of Criminology’.

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Dec Members’ Book Draw

A bumper book draw for December. 10 books, so 10 chances to win.

Full information in the members’ area here.

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Events

BSC Historical Criminology Network Speakers’ Series – 4 December 2024

Full information on all events can be found on the Events page.

Jobs – Closing soon

Assistant Professors/Lecturer in Criminology – Maynooth University. Closing Date: 5 December 2024

A full list of Jobs can be found on the Jobs page

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