Notes From The Book For Test 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 6 fields that comprise the criminal enterprise
A
Criminal statistics Sociology of law Theory construction Criminal behaviour systems Penology Victimology
2
Q
Define criminal statistics
A
Gathering valid crime data devising new tease arch menthols. Measuring crime patterns and trends.
3
Q
Describe sociology of law
A
Determining the origin of law. Measuring the forces that can change laws and society.
4
Q
Describe theory construction
A
Predicting individual behaviour. Understanding tee cause of criminals and trends.
5
Q
Describe criminal behaviour systems.
A
Determining the nature and cause of specific crime patterns. Studying violence; theft; and organized white collar and public order crimes.
6
Q
Describe penology
A
Studying the correction and control of criminal behaviour
7
Q
Describe victimology
A
Studying the nature and cause of victimisation
