CRIMINOLOGY

The role of criminology in explanations of crime

Contents

Introduction3

Criminology3

The Study of Crime4

Crime and Criminals5

Theories of Crime6

Classical Theory6

Biological Theory7

Interactionist Theory7

Sociological Theory8

Evaluation as to the most relevant criminological theory in explaining the criminal behaviour of Robert Black9

The political factor9

Media Effects on Society10

Advantages and disadvantages of each criminological theory in explaining the behaviour of Robert Black11

Conclusion12

References13

The role of criminology in explanations of crime

Introduction

Professor David Wilson in 2012 suggests that in relation to some unresolved disappearances/murders of young children there are hallmarks of Robert Black in the respect he was geographically mobile. This case report will discuss the application of criminological theories that attempt to explain the criminal behaviour of the serial killer Robert Black. On the basis of information about the case we will be developing a relation to interpret:

How each criminological theory would explain the criminal behaviour of Robert Black? 

An analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each criminological theory in explaining the criminal behaviour of Robert Black 

An evaluation as to the most relevant criminological theory in explaining the criminal behaviour of Robert Black

Criminology

Criminology is a multidisciplinary science that bases its foundations on expertise of the sociology, psychology and social anthropology, taking for this conceptual framework that defines the criminal law. Criminology studies the causes of crime and recommends remedies antisocial behaviour of man. Criminological research areas include the incidence and forms of crime and its causes and consequences. Also meet the social reactions and government regulations regarding the crime. Despite being a recent science and have been questioned as to their disciplinary autonomy and independence, modern criminology has reached its scientific and social identity through:

A transparent definition of the two objects of study (deviance and social control).

A coherent and integrated management of study methods from social sciences and positive.

Currently, four methods are known to know what conditions make a person commit a crime, which are direct understanding with the offender, medical examination, psychological examination (data on personality) and social survey (medium in which the person develops). This paper analyzes the theory, research and policy of criminology.

The Study of Crime

The crime is not a spontaneous phenomenon. There are always factors that cause or trigger. Criminal exacerbation can be considered as the expression of a serious and complicated social unrest has an impact on criminal law. In every country, in the world, and in all periods of history, there have been crimes. Crime is a unique human behaviour, and is not observed in other organisms in which aggression is limited to that necessary to feed and protect the species and territory.

In prime cities, global crime rates have increased dramatically, youth violence is a common phenomenon and increasingly public, especially women and the elderly, feel insecure. How do you explain this picture so bleak? Two factors contribute to this situation. First, no time we realized the limitations of traditional criminal justice (police, courts, prisons) to respond to crime. Second, we provide minimal support for preventive measures aimed at reducing the number of victims and offenders by addressing the underlying causes of crime and ...