Routledge Changing Narratives of Youth Crime - Routledge Studies

Explore how western societies have fundamentally transformed their understanding and response to crime through this scholarly examination of shifting narratives in criminology. Drawing on extensive German data, this Routledge book traces the evolution of youth crime narratives across recent decades, revealing which narratives have been adopted, discarded, created or challenged to shape public perception and criminal justice policy. The author synthesises a diverse range of sources to demonstrate how specific narratives function to construct particular understandings of crime and justify specific measures against it. This comprehensive study bridges criminological theory and narrative analysis, offering readers critical insight into the social construction of youth crime and the power of storytelling in shaping criminal justice responses. Ideal for criminology students, researchers and professionals seeking to understand how societal narratives influence crime prevention strategies and public discourse around young offenders.