Criminology

Criminology

The scientific study of the nature and causes of crime, the behavior of criminals, and the criminal-justice system.

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Penal couple

Sociology; Criminology

A term which describes the relationship between victim and criminal. Also, the two individuals most involved in the criminal act–the offender and the victim.

Dangerous drugs

Sociology; Criminology

A term used by the drug enforcement administration (dea) to refer to "broad categories or classes of controlled substances other than cocaine, opiates, and cannabis products. " amphetamines, ...

A term developed by ernst kretschmer to describe a particular relationship between body build and personality type. The cycloid personality, which was associated with a heavy-set, soft type of body, ...

Criminaloids

Sociology; Criminology

A term used by cesare lombroso to describe occasional criminals who were pulled into criminality primarily by environmental influences.

Strategic assessment

Sociology; Criminology

A technique which assesses the risks and opportunities facing those who plan for the future.

Scenario writing

Sociology; Criminology

A technique intended to predict future outcomes, and which builds upon environmental scanning by attempting to assess the likelihood of a variety of possible outcomes once important trends have been ...