Criminology

Study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.

What Is Crime?Theories of Criminal BehaviorThe Criminal Justice System
Types of Crime and CriminalsCrime Prevention and ControlJuvenile Justice
Investigating Crime ScenesCareers in CriminologyTechnology and Crime
Understanding Key ConceptsCritical Thinking with Case Studies
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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.

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