Visualizing the Value(S) of Critical Criminology: Definitions, Debates, and Dialogue

Chapter 7, by Michael Roque, Chad Posick, and Johannes Wheeldon, builds on previous work and examines the value and values of critical criminology. This includes an examination and visualization of some of the differences in terms of foci and definitions, assumptions, methods, and the potential for informing policy and practice. In addition to introducing some of the key ideas consistent with the critical criminological orientation, the chapter presents an approach to debate that focuses on key arguments, which are organized thematically. The authors explore a number of debates within criminology and focus specifically on gender, race, and punishment.