Criminology, Penology & Victimology by Dr. S. S. Srivastava, now in its Seventh Edition, is a comprehensive and updated text designed to serve as a valuable resource for students, teachers, researchers, and practitioners of criminal sciences. The book presents a systematic study of crime, criminal behaviour, deviance, and the various social, psychological, economic, and legal factors that influence criminality.

Covering both classical and contemporary dimensions of the subject, the work examines different types of crimes and criminals, with special emphasis on emerging and significant forms of criminal conduct such as sex crimes, cyber crimes, organised crimes, and white-collar crimes. The author analyses their causes, characteristics, and societal impact, enabling readers to appreciate the changing nature of crime in modern society.

The book also provides an extensive treatment of penology, discussing theories and forms of punishment, probation, parole, prison management and administration, juvenile delinquency, correctional institutions, and open prisons. These topics are examined in the context of modern approaches to reformation, rehabilitation, and criminal justice administration.

In addition, the volume offers a comprehensive account of victimology, addressing issues relating to victim rights, compensation, rehabilitation, victim protection, and victim-offender relationships. The discussion highlights the growing importance of victim-centred justice within contemporary criminal justice systems.

A notable feature of this Edition is its detailed engagement with India’s new criminal law regime. Due consideration has been given to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Their relevance and implications for criminology, penology, and victimology have been carefully discussed and analysed throughout the text, ensuring that readers remain abreast of the latest legislative developments.

Written in a lucid and accessible style, the book provides a balanced blend of theoretical insight and practical understanding, making it an indispensable guide to the study of crime, punishment, victims, and the evolving criminal justice system in India.