Criminology study notes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This document covers class notes from an introductory course on criminology -- why we study it, methods and theories used, and what it tells us about people and their criminal behavior.

These comprehensive revision notes for Unit 2 of WJEC Criminology A Level focus on capital punishment and related policies. They provide an in-depth analysis of the use, effectiveness, and ethical considerations of capital punishment, as well as the policies governing its application within the criminal justice system.

A combination of lecture and textbook notes from chapter 4

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THEME 1 WHAT IS CRIMINOLOGY? WHAT IS CRIMINOLOGY ABOUT? Criminology is an applied discipline within the human sciences and its field of study includes the scientific study of crime, offenders and victims, the punishment of offenders (criminal justice system) and the prevention (reduction) and control of crime. The law consists of all forms of law (criminal law, common law, etc.). A law is a written stature enacted by those legislative bodies that have the authority to make laws. Criminal...

Criminology Notes Questions With Correct Answers Crime Correct AnswerAn act against the law Mala in se Correct AnswerActs that are crimes because they are inherently evil or harmful to society mala prohibita Correct Answeracts that are considered crimes primarily because they have been declared bad by the legal codes in that jurisdiction Deviance Correct Answerbehaviors that are not normal; includes many illegal acts as well as activities that are not necessarily criminal but are...

The notes provided are based on the textbook 'A Southern African Perspective on Fundamental Criminology. These notes summarise the content in the relevant chapters using colourful diagrams and charts. I created and used these notes to study for KRM 110 and achieved a distinction.

CMY1502 Complete Exam Summary. Introduction To Criminology: Victims And Reduction Of Crime. Victim concept  Used to refer to someone who has suffered harm or injury  The cause of the damage or injuries is not necessarily criminal in origin and could be the result of natural disaster, pollution, discrimination or neglect  Positivist victimology restrict the concept to the criminal situation and describe the victim as a person who suffers harm and injury as the result of illegitima...

Criminology and Criminal Justice is a multidisciplinary field of study that delves into the complex nature of crime, criminal behavior, and the various components of the criminal justice system. These notes offer an in-depth exploration of the theories, concepts, practices, and institutions that shape our understanding of crime and how societies respond to it.

WHAT IS CRIMINOLOGY ABOUT? Criminology is an applied discipline within the human sciences and its field of study includes the scientific study of crime, offenders and victims, the punishment of offenders (criminal justice system) and the prevention (reduction) and control of crime. The law consists of all forms of law (criminal law, common law, etc.). A law is a written stature enacted by those legislative bodies that have the authority to make laws. Criminal law is made up of all the le...