Criminology in Policing: Looking at things from the side of the ‘underdog’ – labelling theory
The Police Student
SUBSCRIBE 14th November 2023 Dr Carina O'Reilly - Academic Editor, Policing Insight
FEATURE: In the latest in a new series of The Police Student focusing on Criminology in Policing, Policing Insight Academic Editor Dr Carina O’Reilly looks at labelling theory – who decides what a deviant act is, how individuals are defined as deviants or criminals, and what the consequences of that can be for the individuals themselves, as well as for the police.