Criminology in Policing: Left realism – tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime?

26th March 2024Dr Carina O'Reilly - Academic Editor, Policing Insight

In the latest in the new series of The Police Student focusing on Criminology in Policing, Policing Insight Academic Editor Dr Carina O’Reilly explores the left realism crime perspective, including the 'square of crime', the need for greater understanding of the complexity of crime, and the ‘Tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime’ approach pioneered by New Labour.

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