Sociology 2266A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Crime Lab, Participant Observation, Informed Consent
22 Oct 2018
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Research is published in academic journals (see page 11) Social policy creation with the hope of reducing crime. Specialist in the collection and examination of the physical evidence (forensics) Crime lab technicians, ballistic experts, crime scene technology. Those who work day to day in (with) the criminal justice system. Government initiates, programs or plans intended to address problems in society. A behavioural predisposition that disproportionately favours criminal activity (being criminal) A system, situation, or place that "causes criminal behaviour" Growing up in a bad neighbourhood, coming from a single parent household etc. A way of acquiring valued resources from others by exploiting them and deceiving them. Theories that try to explain all forms of criminal behaviour, all types of crime, low self-control. Built around scientific inquiry carried out with a practical purpose in mind. Research conducted for more academic purposes, and to advance scientific understanding, develop theory.
