Bedtime stories, but about the Gang of Nijvel: well-known criminologist writes children’s book about crime

“Once upon a time there was a thief…” Criminologist Charlotte Colman (UGent) has written a book about crime for children. In it she talks about well-known criminal cases — “Mom, who is Marc Dutroux?” — and the functioning of the justice system. “We should not underestimate our children. They also hear the news on the radio.”

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