Criminology
Study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.
Advanced Topics
Crime Prevention and Control
Can Crime Be Stopped?
Preventing crime is a big goal of criminology. Strategies range from tough laws to community programs.
Popular Approaches
- Situational Prevention: Making crime harder (like better locks or security cameras).
- Community Policing: Police work closely with locals to solve problems.
- Rehabilitation: Helping offenders change through education or therapy.
Policies in Action
Governments might pass stricter laws, but sometimes helping people find jobs or stay in school works better!
The Science of Prevention
Criminologists use data and research to find what works best in different communities.
Examples
Installing streetlights in dark areas to reduce assaults.
Running after-school programs to keep teens out of trouble.
In a Nutshell
Crime prevention uses many tools, from technology to social programs.