Criminology

Practice terms for crime, punishment, legal judgment, social disconnection, arrest, attempts, and factors that shape criminal behavior.

Criminology

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A constellation of connected study cards.

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TermPaired term
Actus ReusGuilty act
AdjudicationLegal judgment
Age of ReasonAccountability threshold
Aggravating FactorsFactors that increase the severity of a penalty
AlienationSocial disconnection
AnomieNormlessness
ArrestTaking into custody
AttemptAn incomplete or unsuccessful effort to commit a crime
Absolute DeterrenceThe prevention of all crime through deterrence
Absolute RecidivismThe rate at which offenders commit repeat offenses

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