Brings together a team of experts in the area of sport, physical activity and criminal justice. The first time that the relationship between sport, physical activity and criminal justice has been explored from both policy and theoretical standpoints. Explores the lived experiences of sport, physical activity and criminal justice from an international perspective. Provides a unique contribution to the literature surrounding sport and criminal justice by bringing together scholars from a range of academic disciplines and subject areas. Includes a number of chapters containing original/seminal work; for example, the connection between the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs psychological framework) and sports mentoring.