Julia Shaw

Julia Shaw is a prominent German-Canadian criminal psychologist and author known for her work on the psychological aspects of crime and criminal behavior. She has gained recognition for her insights into the motivations behind environmental crimes, particularly in relation to her book 'Green Crime.' In her discussions, Shaw emphasizes the need for societal disapproval of environmental destruction, comparing it to damaging one's own home. Her expertise extends to understanding how illegal activities such as deforestation and poaching can be curtailed through more effective local controls and social accountability.