Explore the evolving landscape of Queer Criminology with this essential guide. This book delves into the origins, foundational research, and future trajectories of this critical field. Discover how Queer Criminology is vital for centering LGBTQ+ issues in criminal justice research, moving beyond the margins to the core. Key topics include the criminalization of queerness and gender identity, LGBTQ+ interactions with law enforcement, legislative impacts, and the experiences of queer individuals within the correctional system. Featuring updated theory, international perspectives, and new chapters on victimization and offending, this revised edition is crucial for students and professionals in queer, critical, and feminist criminologies, gender studies, and criminal justice. Enhance your understanding of diversity and justice with ‘Queer Criminology’.