What is the scientific study of the causes and prevention of crime and the rehabilitation and punishment of offenders?

What will be an ideal response?


Criminology

Criminal Justice

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The phase of ____ ________ is where individuals are influenced by both internal and external factors and begin their exploration of Salafist Islam, and gradually gravitate away from their old identity

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice

What was the phone number implemented in Baltimore, Maryland as an alternative to 911?

a. 111 b. 211 c. 311 d. 411

Criminal Justice

Which of the following statements regarding the Federal Aviation Administration is most accurate?

a. The agency is responsible for administering civil aviation. b. The agency is responsible for issuing regulations to control air traffic and promote safety. c. The agency provides security agents for airliners and airports. d. Both “a” and “b”.

Criminal Justice

Which of the following refers to the attempt to "correct" the personality and behavior of convicted offenders through educational, vocational, or therapeutic treatment and to return them to society as law-abiding citizens?

A. punishment B. rehabilitation C. general deterrence D. incapacitation

Criminal Justice