Ema Lalić

About the Author

Ema Lalić is a Croatian scholar and author whose work bridges psychoanalysis and criminology, offering fresh perspectives on societal harms and restorative justice. With a background in critical theory, she draws on Jacques Lacan's psychoanalytic framework to explore the ultra-realist dimensions of crime and deviance, advocating for harm reduction strategies that prioritize human vulnerability over punitive measures. Lalić's interdisciplinary approach challenges conventional criminological paradigms, emphasizing zemiology—the study of social harms—as a vital lens for understanding contemporary issues like inequality and systemic violence. Her writing is informed by extensive research in Eastern European contexts, where she examines the intersections of trauma, ideology, and policy. Through her insightful analyses, Lalić inspires readers to rethink justice in more humane, theoretically robust ways.