This book proposes a new conceptual framework for theorising young people's relationship with crime. It emerges from a critique of the narrow approach advocated by developmental criminology and argues for an analysis that recognises and includes the important contribution that the young themselves can make to the theorising and understanding of their relationship with crime. Explicitly using the voices of a group of working class young people who are defined as 'a social problem', this approach emphasises how criminal identities and pathways are strongly influenced by the interactions embedded in political ecological systems and relationships.
Drawing upon the work of the social psychologist Urie Bronfenbrenner and sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, this book explores young people's 'nested' and 'political' ecological relationships with crime. A Political Ecology of Youth and Crime examines the impacts of these relationships through an empirical investigation of the important 'places' and 'spaces' in young people's lives; in their social relationships with peers and family members; and within formal institutional systems such as education, youth justice and social care. This book makes an important new contribution to how we understand the relationship between youth and crime in the contexts of sociology, criminology, social psychology and education.

This book explores young people's 'nested' and 'political' ecological relationships with crime through an empirical investigation of the important 'places' and 'spaces' in young people's lives; in their social relationships with peers and family members; and within formal institutional systems such as education, youth justice and social care.

How do we grasp the mysteries of life? Within the world's spiritual literature is a trove of wisdom illuminating these mysteries. Living the Mystery explores the wisdom within the realms of psychology, philosophy, religious thought, spirituality, and the teachings of ancient and contemporary thinkers. In this book, Corinne Bottrell presents thoughtful discussions and practical guidance that helps us rediscover our truth, expand our awareness, and broaden our perception of our place in the world. Living the Mystery creates a framework for understanding the many mysteries of our human existence. The author reveals that if we view the world with compassion, clarity, and without prejudice or judgment, we can become wise beings that manifest power, love, and connectedness. Within these pages, you will discover, The purpose of suffering The skills for living with uncertainty Clarity and influence over circumstances An understanding of spiritual intelligence The path to reverent living This is your invitation to transform your life experience into a tapestry of vision, direction and purpose. Corinne P. Bottrell, Ph.D. is an ordained Interfaith Minister, as well as an educational and clinical psychologist. She lives and works in the United Kingdom and the United States.