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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social problems perspective

Sociology; Criminology

The belief that crime is a manifestation of underlying social problems, such as poverty, discrimination, pervasive family violence, inadequate socialization 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 ...

The authorized 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 ...

psychological profiling

Sociology; Criminology

The attempt to categorize, understand, and predict, the behavior of certain types of offenders based upon behavioral clues they provide.

id

Sociology; Criminology

The aspect of the personality from which drives, wishes, urges, and desires emanate. More formally, the division of the psyche associated with instinctual impulses and demands for immediate ...