Webinar: The Role of Space and Place in Rural Criminology

This webinar explores the critical role of space and place in rural criminology, emphasizing the unique opportunities and challenges of crime and policing in rural areas around the Globe. The discussion highlights how geographical isolation can hinder crime reporting and law enforcement response, while solid community ties in rural communities can deter and conceal criminal activities. Globalization, technological advancements, and changing economic trends influence the development of criminogenic conditions in space and time. They are imposing new challenges on the police and demanding new modes of crime prevention and policing. This webinar is structured around shared issues around the Globe, proposals for future research, and what current evidence means for practice.

The webinar will take place on the 5th of September 2024.

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