A detailed analysis of crime and criminal behavior including its causes, theories, and prevention strategies.
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Crime and Criminal Behavior: Causes, Theories, and Prevention

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Introduction to Crime and Criminal Behavior Crime and criminal behavior are fundamental concerns in society, influencing legal systems, policies, and public safety measures. Crime refers to actions that violate legal norms and result in societal condemnation, while criminal behavior encompasses the psychological, social, and economic factors that lead individuals to commit crimes. Understanding the nature…

Widescreen illustration of Enrico Ferri in a scholarly study with books and legal documents, representing his criminological concepts.

Enrico Ferri’s concept of criminology

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Introduction Criminology as a discipline is devoted to unraveling the mysteries of crime—its origins, its effects, and the best ways to address it. Enrico Ferri, an Italian criminologist and one of the founding figures of the positivist school of criminology, argued that criminal behavior could not be solely explained by the idea of free will….