The term criminology means "the study of crime."
Criminologists concentrate on studying the various forms of criminal
behavior, the causes of crime, the definition of crime and societal
reactions to criminal activity. Criminologists study such topics
as juvenile delinquency, the effects of crime on victims, crimes
committed in the workplace, and the response of the criminal justice
system to crimes and victims. Areas of interest include: the
police, the courts, corrections, and public policy related to controlling
or reducing crime.
|
|