Wherever you are in the world and whatever you’re interested in, our ‘Books of the month’ features a broad sample of different recent releases authored by University of Liverpool staff. The University’s Library has curated a reading list for Book of the Month which is available and searchable for staff and students. The newest titles are added at the top of the list for visibility, and further information can be found in the notes area. This book offers essential reading for students taking courses on crime and community, crime prevention and community safety and community corrections. Kerrie-Anne Calder is in the School of AHPs and Nursing,Institute of Population Health, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at University of Liverpool.