Authors: Mukhtar S*
The study of crime and deviant behaviour is a broad and complex field that encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, criminology, and criminal justice. Criminologists seek to understand the causes and consequences of crime and deviant behaviour, as well as develop effective strategies for prevention and control. One of the central goals of criminology is to identify the factors that contribute to crime. These factors can be broadly divided into two categories: individual and social. Individual factors include things like age, gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and personality. Social factors include things like poverty, inequality, unemployment, discrimination, and social norms. Criminologists also study the consequences of crime, both for victims and offenders. Victims of crime can experience a wide range of negative consequences, including physical injury, emotional trauma, and financial loss. Offenders can also experience negative consequences, such as imprisonment, stigma, and difficulty finding employment. In addition to understanding the causes and consequences of crime, criminologists also develop and evaluate strategies for prevention and control. Prevention strategies aim to reduce the likelihood that crime will occur in the first place. Control strategies aim to reduce the harm caused by crime when it does occur.
Keywords: Deviant Behaviour; Criminal Justice; Control Strategies
