CRIM 104 Chapter 9: Chapter 9
21 Apr 2016
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May even admire and respect law-abiding people: argue that delinquents do experiences feelings of shame and guilt. Thus, they try to justify their behaviour by employing defenses that are somewhat similar to those used on occasion in the cjs. 5 techniques of neutralization: denial of responsibility. Saying it was unintentional, or due to circumstances beyond control. E. g. , due to poverty or a poor upbringing, etc: denial of injury. Defining vandalism as mischief, autotheft as borrowing, or criminal misdemeanors as. Regarding the offense as a justifiable form of retaliation. Recasting the victim as the wrongdoer or transgressor. Portraying the offender as the heroic avenger: condemnation of the condemners. Calling the accusers hypocrites, or saying that the accusers are acting out of personal spite: appeal to higher loyalties. Saying that it was to defend family/friends or protect the honor of their gang. Unintentional i. e. , where responsibility is lacking.
