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Beyond Criminology: Taking Harm Seriously

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Criminology has traditionally focused on crime and punishment. But what if we instead focused on the concept of harm? What if we asked ourselves what causes harm, and how we can prevent it?

Beyond Criminology: Taking Harm Seriously

by Grace-Marie Turner

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In Beyond Criminology: Taking Harm Seriously, leading criminologist John Braithwaite challenges the traditional focus of criminology and argues that we need to take the concept of harm seriously. He argues that harm is not simply a consequence of crime, but is also a cause of crime. And he argues that we need to develop new ways of thinking about and preventing harm.

Braithwaite's book is a groundbreaking work that has the potential to change the way we think about crime and justice. It is a must-read for anyone interested in criminology, criminal justice, or social justice.

What is harm?

Harm is anything that causes pain, suffering, or loss. It can be physical, emotional, or financial. Harm can be caused by individuals, groups, or institutions.

Braithwaite argues that harm is not simply a consequence of crime. It is also a cause of crime. For example, poverty can lead to crime, because people who are poor may be more likely to turn to crime in Free Download to survive.

How can we prevent harm?

There are many ways to prevent harm. Some of these ways are obvious, such as enforcing laws against violence and theft. But other ways are less obvious, such as providing job training and education to people who are at risk of committing crimes.

Braithwaite argues that we need to develop new ways of thinking about and preventing harm. He suggests that we focus on the root causes of harm, such as poverty and inequality. He also suggests that we develop new ways of responding to harm, such as restorative justice, which focuses on repairing the harm that has been done.

Beyond Criminology: Taking Harm Seriously is a groundbreaking work that has the potential to change the way we think about crime and justice. It is a must-read for anyone interested in criminology, criminal justice, or social justice.

Beyond Criminology: Taking Harm Seriously