[CRIM 101] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (71 pages long)

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRIM 101
• Professor: Gallison Jordana

Document Summary

Crime: human conduct in violation of the criminal laws of a jurisdiction that has the power to make such laws. A serious criminal offence; tends to carry long prison sentence (ex. A criminal offence that is less serious than an indictable offence. Can be classified to both; determined by the crown. Criminology- broad based perspective that is concerned with all aspects of crime and social control through scientific study. Considered more of a field of study tan distinct discipline. Concepts: general terms used to classify persons or event. Circumstances leading up to the act (context) Consequence for the victim, the community and society at large (response) Monitor how changes in the law and their interpretation, affect how people behave in society. Criminologist(cid:284)s choice of perspective can influence his or her approach in explaining criminal behavior and crime. Crime = behavior that breaks law and therefore is liable to public prosecution and punishment.