Crime
Theories
100

Violation of a norm that has been codified into law

Crime

100

Police, courts, corrections make up

The Criminal Justice System

200

Since 1990s the rate of violent crime has increased, decreased, remained relatively the same

Decreased

200

Another name for capital punishment

Death Penalty
300

Murder, rape, aggravated assault, and robbery

Violent Crimes

300

The theory that if the punishment seems too severe, people won’t commit the crime

Deterrence

400

Burglary (theft inside the home), larceny (of personal property), motor vehicle theft, and arson

Property Crimes

400

The focus of the criminal justice system should be on reform and providing education/training

Rehabilitation

500

This crime is most frequently committed by a friend or relative of the victim and seldom by a stranger

Murder

500
Eye for an eye, the idea that society has the right to get even

Retribution

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