Definition
Programs that conduct research which focuses on crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals and the social institutions that have evolved to respond to crime. Research may focus on the theory of crime; the psychological and social bases of criminal behavior; social value systems and the theory of punishment; criminal law and criminal justice systems; penology; rehabilitation and recidivism; studies of specific types of crime; social attitudes and policy; and applications to specific issues in law enforcement administration and policy.
URL Name
TR-8000-1500
Third Level Code
TR-8000
Taxonomy Code
TR-8000.1500
Parent Code
TR-8000
Family Code
T
Second Level Code
TR
Fourth Level Code
TR-8000-1500
Use References
Crime and Delinquency Research
Publication Status
Draft