LBGTQ+ Crime and Victimization

This book provides research and analysis on an understudied topic: the LBGTQ+ community as victims and offenders. It includes chapters on members of the community who work in the criminal justice system, forced sexual orientation efforts, transgender legal concerns, and online dating hate crimes. International scholars provide their individual stories about being gay, bisexual, or lesbian and working as a police or correctional officer.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 08 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into a hitherto under-examined topic: the LBGTQ+ community as both victims and offenders. While much attention has been paid to the community's historical journey towards equality and acceptance in society and legal frameworks, there is a pressing need to address the issue of victimization and marginalization faced by LBGTQ+ individuals within the criminal justice system. Consequently, this work encompasses a range of chapters that explore various aspects of the LBGTQ+ experience within the criminal justice system. These chapters feature individuals who are members of the LBGTQ+ community working in law enforcement and correctional institutions, discussing their challenges and experiences. Additionally, the book sheds light on forced sexual orientation efforts, transgender legal concerns, the experiences of LBGTQ+ persons who are arrested and imprisoned, and the prevalence of online dating hate crimes. International scholars contribute their personal narratives, sharing their experiences of being gay, bisexual, or lesbian while working as police or correctional officers. They also provide insightful research on crime and the lack of protection and support offered to LBGTQ+ individuals within the law and criminal justice community. This book appeals to researchers and advanced students of Criminology, Sociology, Law, and Gender Studies, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics of LBGTQ+ individuals within the criminal justice system. Originally published as a special issue of the journal "Women & Criminal Justice," this book is a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners seeking to understand and address the unique challenges faced by this marginalized community.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032453781