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Bridging Divides in Canadian Criminology: Some Thoughts on a Possible Future

NCJ Number
231433
Journal
Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice Volume: 52 Issue: 3 Dated: June 2010 Pages: 237-248
Author(s)
Laura Huey; Paul-Philippe Pare
Date Published
June 2010
Length
12 pages
Annotation

This paper presents an overview of the articles contained in this special issue of the Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Abstract

The field of criminology has experienced impressive institutional growth and its current popularity among students suggests that this growth will continue into the future. At the same time, criminologists are working within a fragmented discipline, with disparate theoretical, methodological, and empirical concerns. This lack of a single focus has led to conflicting views as to what should be considered appropriate work or an appropriate approach within the field. Thus, a fundamental question for criminologists is, How can we build a strong collaborative community of scholars that will withstand the challenges posed by real and potential divides? In 2009, the University of Western Ontario hosted a group of multidisciplinary scholars for the purpose of identifying, discussing, and ultimately, attempting to bridge the divisions within contemporary criminological circles. The result is this special issue of the Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice. References (Published Abstract)