Les paradigmes du droit pénal et les criminologies cliniques

Abstract

This paper explores the relations between different clinical perspectives in criminology, and the current criminal law. The author identifies the existence of at least two major perspectives. The predominant approach is well-integrated with the existing criminal law. A second, less widespread perspective is incompatible with the autoritarian discourse of existing criminal law. This perspective stresses the need to undertake a paradigm shift in terms of the criminal law.