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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Criminology

Incapacitation

Sociology; Criminology

The use of imprisonment or other means to reduce the likelihood that an offender will be capable of committing future offenses.

Secondary victimisation

Sociology; Criminology

Refers to problems in living which tend to follow from initial victimization.

Post-crime victimisation

Sociology; Criminology

Refers to problems in living which tend to follow from initial victimization.

The unlawful use of force or violence by a group or an individual who is based and operates entirely within the united states and its territories without foreign direction and whose acts are directed ...

International terrorism

Sociology; Criminology

The unlawful use of force or violence by a group or an individual who has some connexion to a foreign power or whose activities transcend national boundaries, against people or property to intimidate ...

Larceny-theft

Sociology; Criminology

The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away by stealth of property, other than a motor vehicle, from the possession or constructive possession of another, including attempts.