Elena Larrauri Pijoan

About the Author

Elena Larrauri Pijoan is a distinguished Spanish criminologist and academic whose work bridges the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications in understanding criminal behavior. With a career spanning decades, she has contributed significantly to the field through her rigorous analysis of delinquency causes, prevention strategies, and the societal implications of crime. Her seminal book, Teorías criminológicas (2.ª Edición). Explicación y prevención de la delincuencia (Spanish Edition), exemplifies her commitment to demystifying complex criminological theories for students, policymakers, and practitioners alike. Larrauri Pijoan's research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from sociology, psychology, and law to advocate for evidence-based reforms in criminal justice systems. Her insightful writings continue to influence contemporary debates on crime prevention and rehabilitation across Europe and beyond.