New School of Convict Criminology
When criminology research is bankrolled by the government and conducted by researchers or scholars who have had little or no physical interaction with the penal system, research findings are bound to be manipulated or bias.
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Our website welcomes students, scholars, professors, and researchers
Nature of Convict Criminology
Convict Criminology is a website that provides positive support for both convicts and ex-convicts who have an interest in criminology so that they become a force to reckon with in the field of criminal justice and criminology.
Our website welcomes students, scholars, professors, and researchers with or without criminal records who support ex-convicts carry out research that affects criminals and advocate for policy reform for former prisoners.
Readings & Law Studies
International Convict Criminology
British Society of Criminology annual conference in Newcastle a small group of academics discussed the viability of establishing a Convict Criminology group, modelled loosely on a similar organisation established in the USA. These discussions arose from personal...
Meaning of the New School of Convict Criminology
When criminology research is bankrolled by the government and conducted by researchers or scholars who have had little or no physical interaction with the penal system, research findings are bound to be manipulated or bias. This reality is so because armchair...
The Purpose of Convict Criminology
The number one goal of the new school convict criminology is to rewrite the past on corrections crisis and prisons. Many ex-convict academics or scholars of criminology find most of the literature published on convict criminology to be worrisome and offensive, as...
Issue-Based Nature of Convict Criminology
Convict criminology centers itself on the specific problems or concerns associated with crimes, criminals, and corrections rather than the ideals inferred by criminal justice and criminology. After all, these subjects only study crimes, their causes, phases of the...
How to Become a Better Criminal Investigator
The first step to becoming a successful criminal investigator is to develop the right mindset. In order to be truly successful, you must be dedicated, persistent, and willing to put in long hours researching new leads and questioning witnesses. You should also have an...
The Philosophy of Social Control
Social control is a complex and dynamic process that involves the governing of society by shaping social norms. It can be thought of as a set of strategies, rules, tools, and techniques used to influence human behavior in order to bring about desirable change. Social...
Justice System For All
It can be hard for convicts and ex-convicts to find support in the world, but it is possible. For example, there are many organizations that aim to provide a sense of community and encouragement. Explore how these organizations can help you feel less alone as you...