Welcome to the Center for Criminology & Public Policy

The Center for Criminology & Public Policy (CCPP) is India's first-of-its-kind research and knowledge agency on crime and criminal justice. We seek to reduce crime and promote justice by fostering the use of evidence-based criminological research in policy making and practice.

COVID-19 Lockdown: Why India's Response to Domestic Violence Needs Rethinking

Policy Provocation: Submission to the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women on Domestic Violence during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.

Crime prevention program raises awareness on domestic violence

Boys in our society are raised with a stereotype that men beating up their wives isn’t wrong, whereas women are told that being assaulted by their husbands is acceptable.

Criminologists take out awareness rally against sexual violence

It's high time we challenge deep-rooted inequalities and masculine norms that reinforce tolerance for violence against women.

Why should Indian Police join hands with Criminologists?

Police-researcher partnerships offer a viable solution to resource deficits and a crime-free future.