Criminal law & justice: Discrimination & Decolonization

Open access article Glynn, M & Breen, D (2024) 32 Crit Crim 441

The DCJ is a fully open access, peer-reviewed journal which publishes research outputs that aim to contribute to the decolonization of criminology and justice. Supported by the School of Social Sciences and Public Policy, Auckland University of Technology, Aotearoa, New Zealand.

The Cambridge Decolonising Criminology Network (CDCN) is an intellectual initiative founded by PhD students at the Institute of Criminology, dedicated to acknowledging, addressing, and dismantling the colonial legacies that continue to shape contemporary criminological thought. The network seeks to unite students, researchers, and eminent scholars in criminology and related fields to explore subjects often neglected in mainstream criminology but are of critical importance in the Global South. By centering on colonialism and its lasting impacts on crime, punishment, and justice, CDCN strives to foster a more inclusive, culturally responsive, and globally relevant criminology. Through rigorous dialogue, collaboration, and interdisciplinary engagement, the network aims to challenge traditional power structures and amplify voices historically excluded from the discipline.

If you are passionate about engaging with these critical issues and rethinking criminology through a decolonial lens, please join the network by emailing us at dcn@crim.cam.ac.uk. We invite you to be part of a collective effort to push the boundaries of the discipline and create space for more diverse, inclusive perspectives.