Deviance & Social Control Chapter 3
How does society maintain stability?
CRIME
Crime Any act labeled as such by those in authority, is prohibited by law, and is punishable by the government
Principal types of serious crime in U.S. Murder Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Larceny Motor Vehicle Theft Arson
Why do some people question the validity of the term 5 Categories of Crime Violent Crime Crime against Property Victimless Crime White-Collar Crime Organized Crime Why do some people question the validity of the term victimless crime?
Components of the criminal justice system Police Courts Corrections Juvenile-Justice System
Sanctions used to punish criminals Corrections Sanctions used to punish criminals Serve 4 Basic Functions Retribution Deterrence Rehabilitation Social Protection
In recent years the crime Rate has fallen, yet the prison population has increased. Why do you think this is so?
Recidivism Repeated criminal behavior Why are sociologists and psychologists interested in studying this phenomena?