Criminology Study Guides

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65 Study Guides
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65 Intermediate
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Intermediate Level

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Classical Criminological Theories

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Classical Criminological Theories refer to a set of frameworks that emphasize the role of free will and rational choice…

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Classical vs. Contemporary Criminology

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Classical criminology refers to the theoretical framework that emphasizes free will and rational choice in criminal…

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Community-Based Crime Solutions

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Community-Based Crime Solutions refer to collaborative strategies and interventions developed by local communities to…

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Comparative Crime Analysis

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Comparative Crime Analysis refers to the systematic examination and comparison of crime data across different…

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Comparative Criminology Studies

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Comparative criminology studies examine the similarities and differences in crime patterns, criminal behavior, and…

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Crime Prevention Models

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Comparative Analysis of Crime Prevention Models refers to the systematic evaluation and comparison of various…

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Crime Prevention Models Evaluation

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Crime Prevention Models Evaluation refers to the systematic assessment of strategies and interventions designed to…

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Crime Prevention Strategies

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Crime prevention strategies refer to systematic approaches and measures implemented to reduce the incidence and impact…

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Crime Trend Analysis

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Quantitative Crime Trend Analysis refers to the systematic examination of numerical data related to crime incidents…

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Criminological Research Methods

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Criminological research methods refer to the systematic approaches used to investigate crime, criminal behavior, and…

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Criminological Theory Applications

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Criminological Theory Applications refer to the practical use of theoretical frameworks from criminology to understand,…

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Crisis Intervention

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Crisis intervention in youth offending refers to immediate, short-term strategies and support systems designed to…

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Critical Criminology Perspectives

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Critical criminology perspectives examine the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to crime and…

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Critical Perspectives on Punishment

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Critical Perspectives on Punishment' refers to the analytical frameworks that examine the social, cultural, and ethical…

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Critical Race Theory

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Critical Race Theory in Criminology is an analytical framework that examines the intersection of race, law, and social…

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Cultural Criminology

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Cultural criminology examines the interplay between culture, crime, and social control, focusing on how cultural…

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Cultural Criminology

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Cultural criminology examines the intersection between culture and crime, emphasizing how cultural norms, values, and…

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Cultural Criminology Perspectives

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Cultural criminology perspectives examine the interplay between culture and crime, emphasizing how social norms,…

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Cultural Dimensions of Crime

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Cultural dimensions of crime refer to the ways in which cultural beliefs, values, and practices influence the…

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Cultural Influences on Criminality

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Cultural influences on criminality refer to the ways in which societal norms, values, beliefs, and practices shape…

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Cultural Narratives in Criminology

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Cultural narratives in criminology refer to the ways in which societal stories, myths, and values shape the…

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Digital Ethnography in Crime Studies

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Digital ethnography in crime studies refers to the qualitative research method that utilizes digital tools and online…

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Economic Influences on Crime

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Economic Influences on Criminal Behavior' refers to the impact of socioeconomic factors, such as poverty, unemployment,…

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Environmental Criminology Approaches

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Environmental criminology approaches refer to theoretical frameworks that examine the relationship between…

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Ethical Issues in Crime Statistics

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Ethical issues in crime statistics refer to the moral considerations and dilemmas that arise in the collection,…

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Evidence-Based Crime Prevention

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Evidence-Based Crime Prevention refers to strategies and practices that are informed by empirical research and data…

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Feminist Criminology Theories

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Feminist criminology theories examine the ways in which gender influences criminal behavior, victimization, and the…

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Foundational Theories of Criminology

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Foundational Theories of Criminology are the fundamental frameworks that seek to explain the causes of criminal…

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Geospatial Analysis in Crime

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Geospatial analysis in crime refers to the application of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial data to…

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Global Crime Migration Patterns

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Global Crime Migration Patterns refer to the trends and movements of criminal activities and offenders across…

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Global Perspectives on Crime

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Global Perspectives on Crime' refers to the examination of criminal behavior and justice systems across different…

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Globalization and Organized Crime

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The impact of globalization on organized crime refers to the ways in which increased interconnectedness and…

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Green Criminology

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Green criminology is a subfield of criminology that examines environmental crimes, the impact of environmental harm on…

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Historical Development of Criminology

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The historical development of criminology refers to the evolution of the scientific study of crime, criminal behavior,…

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Indigenous Perspectives in Criminology

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Indigenous Perspectives in Criminology examines how Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural understandings influence…

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Media's Impact on Crime

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The role of media in crime refers to the influence that various forms of media, including news outlets, social media,…

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Mixed-Methods Research in Crime

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Mixed-methods research in crime refers to a methodological approach that combines qualitative and quantitative research…

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Online Radicalization and Crime

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Online radicalization and crime refer to the process by which individuals are influenced through digital platforms to…

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Organized Crime Dynamics

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"Organized Crime Dynamics" refers to the complex interactions and behaviors among individuals and groups involved in…

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Organized Crime Networks

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"Organized Crime and Social Networks" refers to the structured and systematic interactions among individuals or groups…

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Policy Analysis in Crime Prevention

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Policy Analysis in Crime Prevention refers to the systematic evaluation of strategies and interventions aimed at…

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Postmodern Criminology Applications

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Postmodern criminology applications refer to the use of postmodern theories and perspectives to analyze and understand…

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Property Crime Analysis

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Property Crime Analysis refers to the systematic examination of data related to offenses involving the theft,…

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Psychological Theories of Crime

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Psychological theories of crime focus on individual mental processes and behaviors that influence criminal actions,…

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Psychosocial Factors

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Psychosocial factors in criminal behavior refer to the interplay of psychological and social influences that shape an…

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Qualitative Methods in Criminology

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Qualitative methods in criminology refer to research techniques that focus on understanding the subjective experiences,…

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Quantitative Crime Measurement

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Quantitative Crime Measurement refers to the systematic collection and analysis of numerical data related to criminal…

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Routine Activity Theory

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Routine Activity Theory Overview posits that criminal behavior occurs when three elements converge: a motivated…

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Rural Crime Responses

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Rural Crime and Community Responses' refers to the patterns of criminal activity that occur in rural areas and the…

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Rural vs. Urban Crime

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Rural vs. Urban Crime Dynamics refers to the differing patterns, causes, and consequences of criminal behavior in rural…

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Social Media and Crime

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The impact of social media on crime refers to the ways in which social media platforms influence criminal behavior,…

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Social Networks and Crime

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Social networks and criminal behavior refer to the interconnected relationships and interactions among individuals…

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Substance Abuse and Criminality

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Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs,…

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Surveillance Technology and Crime

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The impact of surveillance technology on crime refers to the influence that various monitoring systems, such as cameras…

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Theoretical Frameworks in Criminology

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Theoretical frameworks in criminology are structured sets of concepts and propositions that aim to explain the causes…

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Theoretical Perspectives on Crime

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Theoretical Perspectives on Crime refer to the various frameworks and models used to understand the causes,…

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Theories of Criminal Behavior

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Theories of Criminal Behavior refer to the various scientific frameworks that seek to explain the biological,…

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Transnational Crime and Migration

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Transnational crime refers to criminal activities that cross national borders, often involving organized networks that…

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Victimology Evolution

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The historical evolution of victimology refers to the development and transformation of the study of victims and…

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Victimology in Society

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Victimology in modern society refers to the interdisciplinary study of victims of crime and their experiences, focusing…

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Violent Crime Trends

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Violent Crime Trends' refer to the patterns and changes in the incidence and types of violent crimes, such as homicide,…

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Virtual Reality and Crime

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Virtual Reality and Criminal Behavior' refers to the study of how immersive digital environments can influence,…

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Youth Crime Prevention Models

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Youth Crime Prevention Models are structured frameworks designed to reduce juvenile delinquency by addressing risk…

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Youth Offending

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"Youth Offending in Urban Contexts" refers to the engagement in criminal or antisocial behavior by adolescents within…

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Youth Offending Trends

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Emerging trends in youth offending refer to the evolving patterns and characteristics of criminal behavior among…

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