Criminology intervention

20 Criminology terms

The point of this glossary is to inform people about the topics in tis field.

Analysis
noun
A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
Example: The use of a financial analysis only demonstrates to me how my business has performed in the past year and how it is proceeding in terms of targets.
en: Analyse
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Communication
noun
The imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs.
Example: Communication is essential for building strong relationships with others.
en: Communication
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Crime
noun
An action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state and that is legally prohibited.
Example: The authorities are working to reduce crime rates in the city.
en: crime
Criminal
adjective
Of the nature of or involving crime.
Example: The detectives apprehended the criminal after a long search.
en: Criminel
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Criminology
noun
The study of crime and criminals: a branch of sociology.
Example: Studying criminology helps to understand the root causes of crime.
en: Criminologie
Delinquent
noun
A person who is delinquent.
Example: Despite warnings from teachers, the delinquent student continues to misbehave.
en: Délinquant
Deviance
noun
The quality of not being usual, and of being generally considered to be unacceptable.
Example: Many feminine forms have become equated with deviance, such as queen for transsexual or used with reference to prostitution, madam, professional, courtesan, hostess .
en: Déviance
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Empathy
noun
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Example: This was to convey a positive attitude and show empathy.
en: Empathie
Human
noun
A human being, especially a person as distinguished from an animal or (in science fiction) an alien.
Example: In addition to current understanding, future findings on natural ecosystem of rice fields, on anthropogenic impacts on rice production and on interactions between human beings and people will provide fundamental knowledge for the development of Biological Control techniques in conjunction with other control methods.
en: Humain
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Intervention
noun
Interposition or interference of one state in the affairs of another.
Example: An effective intervention in the early stages of a crisis can prevent escalation.
en: Intervention
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Lawbreaker
noun
A person who violates the law.
Example: The lawbreaker fled the scene, leaving behind chaos.
en: Contrevenant
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Mental health
noun
Relating to disorders of the mind.
Example: Coexisting severe mental health and substance use problems: developing integrated services in the UK.
en: Santé mentale
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Observation
noun
An act or instance of regarding attentively or watching.
Example: Through an attentive observation of your client you can determine many things.
en: Observation
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Penal code
noun
All the laws that are related to crime and punishment.
Example: The reply also noted that the government promotes educational efforts and disseminates health information through the media and with the help of religious ministers to highlight the dangers of excision, and stated that the Egyptian penal code "prescribes penalties for anyone who performs such operations."
en: Code pénal
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Penology
noun
The study of the punishment of crime and of prison management.
Example: The prison's rehabilitation program aims to reduce recidivism rates among former inmates by providing them with necessary skills and support for successful reintegration into society.
en: Pénologie
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Psychology
noun
The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
Example: There are numerous ways in which sociology and psychology aid health and social care professionals to understand the experience of health and its effects.
en: Psychologie
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Recidivism
noun
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.
Example: Recidivism remains a pressing challenge in the criminal justice system.
en: Récidive
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Rehabilitation
noun
The action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.
Example: After undergoing rehabilitation, Victor is on the right path.
en: Réhabilitation
The law
noun
The principles and regulations established in a community by some authority and applicable to its people
Example: In society, there are many rules, such as pulling over when being chased by the police; these rules are called laws.
en: La loi
Victimology
noun
The study of the victims of crime and the psychological effects on them of their experience.
Example: Specialists in victimology will gather to consider how best to help the victims of crime recover.
en: Victimologie
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