Criminology

This course provides an examination of various theoretical explanations of criminal and deviant behaviour including the sociological, biological and psychological perspectives. Criminological theory provides an explanation of criminal activity and crime causation. The reality of crime in Canada including victimology is examined through crime statistics and issues of criminal behaviour. The impact of criminological theory on the development and effectiveness of the criminal justice system is discussed with an emphasis on future trends within the system.

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