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Which type of crime involves illegal taking or destruction of property?
Which type of crime involves illegal taking or destruction of property?
What is the primary goal of the criminal justice system?
What is the primary goal of the criminal justice system?
Which crime theory suggests that crime is a result of societal labeling and stigma?
Which crime theory suggests that crime is a result of societal labeling and stigma?
What is the primary goal of punishment in the criminal justice system?
What is the primary goal of punishment in the criminal justice system?
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Which type of crime involves non-violent crimes committed for financial gain?
Which type of crime involves non-violent crimes committed for financial gain?
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What is the primary function of law enforcement agencies?
What is the primary function of law enforcement agencies?
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Which crime theory suggests that crime is a result of social and economic inequality?
Which crime theory suggests that crime is a result of social and economic inequality?
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What is the primary function of corrections institutions?
What is the primary function of corrections institutions?
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What is a potential biological factor contributing to criminal behavior?
What is a potential biological factor contributing to criminal behavior?
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Which type of crime is characterized by non-violent offenses committed for financial gain?
Which type of crime is characterized by non-violent offenses committed for financial gain?
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What is a potential psychological factor contributing to criminal behavior?
What is a potential psychological factor contributing to criminal behavior?
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Which of the following is a social factor that can contribute to criminal behavior?
Which of the following is a social factor that can contribute to criminal behavior?
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What is a type of crime that is characterized by illegal activities carried out through digital means?
What is a type of crime that is characterized by illegal activities carried out through digital means?
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What is the primary goal of restorative punishment?
What is the primary goal of restorative punishment?
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Which type of offender is characterized by persistent and frequent offending?
Which type of offender is characterized by persistent and frequent offending?
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What is the focus of positivist theory?
What is the focus of positivist theory?
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What is the goal of rehabilitation in the criminal justice system?
What is the goal of rehabilitation in the criminal justice system?
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Which component of the justice system is responsible for trying cases and determining guilt?
Which component of the justice system is responsible for trying cases and determining guilt?
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What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy in rehabilitation?
What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy in rehabilitation?
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Which theory suggests that crime is a result of individual and environmental factors?
Which theory suggests that crime is a result of individual and environmental factors?
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What is the primary function of corrections institutions?
What is the primary function of corrections institutions?
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Study Notes
Types of Crime
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Violent Crime: physical harm or threat of harm to individuals, including:
- Murder
- Assault
- Rape
- Robbery
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Property Crime: illegal taking or destruction of property, including:
- Burglary
- Theft
- Vandalism
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Public Order Crime: behaviors that disrupt public order and safety, including:
- Disorderly conduct
- Vagrancy
- Loitering
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White-Collar Crime: non-violent crimes committed for financial gain, including:
- Fraud
- Embezzlement
- Identity theft
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Cybercrime: crimes committed using digital technology, including:
- Hacking
- Phishing
- Online harassment
Crime Theories
- Classical Theory: crime is a rational choice made by individuals to maximize their own interests
- Positivist Theory: crime is caused by factors such as poverty, lack of education, and mental illness
- Chicago School Theory: crime is caused by social disorganization and cultural factors
- Labeling Theory: crime is a result of societal labeling and stigma
- Conflict Theory: crime is a result of social and economic inequality
- Rational Choice Theory: crime is a rational choice made by individuals to maximize their own interests
Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice System: a system of laws, policies, and procedures designed to prevent and punish crime
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Law Enforcement: agencies responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public order, including:
- Police departments
- Sheriff's departments
- Federal agencies
- Courts: institutions responsible for trying and sentencing criminal cases
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Corrections: institutions responsible for punishing and rehabilitating offenders, including:
- Prisons
- Jails
- Probation and parole services
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Punishment: goals of punishment include:
- Retribution
- Deterrence
- Rehabilitation
- Incapacitation
Types of Crime
- Violent crimes involve physical harm or threat of harm to individuals, examples include murder, assault, rape, and robbery.
- Property crimes involve illegal taking or destruction of property, examples include burglary, theft, and vandalism.
- Public order crimes disrupt public order and safety, examples include disorderly conduct, vagrancy, and loitering.
- White-collar crimes are non-violent crimes committed for financial gain, examples include fraud, embezzlement, and identity theft.
- Cybercrimes are crimes committed using digital technology, examples include hacking, phishing, and online harassment.
Crime Theories
- Classical Theory suggests that crime is a rational choice made by individuals to maximize their own interests.
- Positivist Theory suggests that crime is caused by factors such as poverty, lack of education, and mental illness.
- Chicago School Theory suggests that crime is caused by social disorganization and cultural factors.
- Labeling Theory suggests that crime is a result of societal labeling and stigma.
- Conflict Theory suggests that crime is a result of social and economic inequality.
- Rational Choice Theory suggests that crime is a rational choice made by individuals to maximize their own interests.
Criminal Justice
- The Criminal Justice System is a system of laws, policies, and procedures designed to prevent and punish crime.
- Law Enforcement agencies are responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public order, including police departments, sheriff's departments, and federal agencies.
- Courts are institutions responsible for trying and sentencing criminal cases.
- Corrections institutions are responsible for punishing and rehabilitating offenders, including prisons, jails, and probation and parole services.
- The goals of punishment in the Criminal Justice System include retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, and incapacitation.
Causes of Crime
- Inherited traits and predispositions can contribute to criminal behavior
- Imbalances and abnormalities in brain chemistry can increase the likelihood of criminal behavior
- Neurological disorders such as psychopathy and ADHD can increase the risk of criminal behavior
- Impulsive and aggressive personality traits can contribute to criminal behavior
- Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety can increase the likelihood of criminal behavior
- Social learning theory and conditioning can influence criminal behavior
- Poverty and economic inequality can increase the likelihood of criminal behavior
- Dysfunctional families and parental neglect can contribute to criminal behavior
- Peer influence, such as gang membership and peer pressure, can increase the risk of criminal behavior
- Cultural and societal norms can influence criminal behavior
Criminal Behavior
- Violent crimes include murder and assault
- Property crimes include theft and burglary
- White-collar crimes include fraud and embezzlement
- Cybercrimes include hacking and identity theft
- Chronic offenders engage in persistent and frequent offending
- Sporadic offenders engage in occasional and isolated offending
- Desistance refers to ceasing criminal behavior
- Criminal profiling involves identifying patterns and characteristics of offenders to inform investigations and prevention
Crime Theories
- Classical theory suggests that individuals have free will and make rational choices to engage in criminal behavior
- Classical theory advocates for deterrence and punishment as a means of reducing crime
- Positivist theory emphasizes scientific and evidence-based explanations for criminal behavior
- Positivist theory focuses on individual and environmental factors that contribute to criminal behavior
- Conflict theory suggests that crime is a result of social and economic inequality
- Conflict theory focuses on power dynamics and social structure
- Labeling theory suggests that crime is a result of societal labeling and stigma
- Labeling theory focuses on the impact of labeling on individual behavior
Justice System
- Law enforcement agencies, such as police and detective agencies, are responsible for maintaining law and order
- Courts, including trial and appeals courts, are responsible for adjudicating criminal cases
- Corrections, including prisons, probation, and parole, are responsible for punishing and rehabilitating offenders
- The justice system aims to punish offenders, prevent future crime, and reform offenders
- Restorative justice aims to repair harm and promote healing
Punishment and Rehabilitation
- Retributive punishment focuses on punishing offenders for their crimes
- Restorative punishment focuses on repairing harm and promoting healing
- Rehabilitative punishment focuses on reforming offenders
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy addresses thought patterns and behaviors to reduce recidivism
- Vocational training teaches skills and promotes employment to reduce recidivism
- Restorative justice promotes healing and reparation
- Mass incarceration and prison reform are ongoing challenges in the justice system
- Racial and socioeconomic disparities in punishment are ongoing challenges in the justice system
- The effectiveness of rehabilitation programs is an ongoing controversy in the justice system
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Learn about the different types of crime, including violent crime, property crime, public order crime, and white-collar crime. Understand the characteristics of each type and the examples of crimes that fall under each category.
