Criminology in Policing: Looking at things from the side of the ‘underdog’ – labelling theory

14th November 2023Dr Carina O'Reilly - Academic Editor, Policing Insight 1 Comment

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.

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Criminology in Policing: Looking at things from the side of the ‘underdog’ – labelling theory

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