This comprehensive text provides an overview of the relationship between violence, gender, crime, and justice. It brings together theory with contemporary cases to enable the reader to understand key concepts, issues, and connections. Enlightening and accessible, the book examines the experiences and treatment of men and women both as victims and criminals.This comprehensive text provides an overview of the relationship between violence, gender, crime, and justice. It brings together theory with contemporary cases to enable the reader to understand key concepts, issues, and connections. Enlightening and accessible, the book examines the experiences and treatment of men and women both as victims and criminals.Introducing <i>Violence, Gender and Justice</i> 'Cold-blooded lies' Mediating Sex 'n Violence Intimacy, Secrets and Statistics Gendering Criminology? Confronting Violence People, Policies and Places The Family of Man The Law, the Courts and Conviction Embodying Violence Masculinity, Culture and Crime Conclusions The Cost of Gendered Crime