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Sociology
The study of societies and how they are shaped by people. It also concerns itself with how society affects the behavior of the individuals that are part of them.
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second-degree murder
Sociology; Criminology
Criminal homicide which is unplanned, and which is often described as a "crime of passion. "
first degree murder
Sociology; Criminology
Criminal homicide which is planned or involves premeditation.
serial murder
Sociology; Criminology
Criminal homicide which involves the killing of several victims in three or more separate events.
drug-related crimes
Sociology; Criminology
Crimes in which drugs contribute to the offense (excluding violations of drug laws).
cybercrime
Sociology; Criminology
Crime committed with the use of computers, or via the manipulation of digital forms of data. Another term for computer crime.
victim-witness assistance programs
Sociology; Criminology
Counsel victims, orient them to the justice process, and provide a variety of other services such as transportation to court, child care during court appearances, and referrals to ...
expert systems
Sociology; Criminology
Computer hardware and software which attempt to duplicate the decision-making processes used by skilled investigators in the analysis of evidence and in the recognition of ...
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