Criminology

Criminology

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

Contributors in Criminology

Criminology

Fraud or embezzlement that occurs within or against financial institutions that are insured or regulated by the u. S. Government. Financial institution fraud may include commercial loan fraud, cheque ...

Total institutions

Sociology; Criminology

Facilities from which individuals can rarely come and go, and in which communal life is intense and circumscribed. Individuals in total institutions tend to eat, sleep, play, learn, and worship (if ...

Life course theories

Sociology; Criminology

Explanations for criminality that recognise that criminogenic influences have their greatest impact during the early stages of life, and which hold that experiences which children have shape them for ...

Social problems perspective

Sociology; Criminology

The belief that crime is a manifestation of underlying social problems, such as poverty, discrimination, pervasive family violence, inadequate socialisation practices, and the breakdown of ...

Infrastructure

Sociology; Criminology

The basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society, such as transportation and communications systems, water and power lines, and public ...

Asset forfeiture

Sociology; Criminology

The authorised seizure of money, negotiable instruments, securities, or other things of value. In federal anti-drug laws: the authorization of judicial representatives to seize all moneys, negotiable ...