Gender, Crime, and Justice: Learning through Cases

Gender, Crime, and Justice is a unique core textbook that introduces key concepts through case studies. Each chapter opens with a compelling case study that illustrates key concepts, followed by a narrative chapter that builds on the case study to introduce essential elements. Each chapter features pedagogical elements—learning objectives, key terms, review and study questions, and suggestions for further learning and exploration.

In addition to the unique case study approach, this book is distinctive in its inclusion of LGBTQ experiences in crime, victimization, processing, and punishment. Gender, Crime, and Justice also addresses masculinity and the role it plays in defining offenders and victims, as well as challenges posed by the gender gap in offending.

Erin Katherine Krafft is assistant professor in the Department of Crime and Justice Studies as well as director of the Urban Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Jo-Ann Della Giustina is professor of criminal justice at Bridgewater State University, where she has won several teaching awards.

Susan T. Krumholz is professor emerita of crime and justice studies at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She contributed to the book Crime and Justice: Learning through Cases, second edition.