Criminal Behavior: Behind the Minds of Criminals

Reasons Why Criminals Commit Crimes

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Steven Briggs (http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/important-theories-incriminology-why-people-commi.html)

1.Rational choice theory: People generally act in their self-interest and make decisions to commit 2.Social
crime after weighing the potential risks (including getting caught and punished) against the rewards disorganization theory: A persons physical and social environments are primarily responsible for the behavioral choices that person makes. In particular, a neighborhood that has fraying social structures is more likely to have high crime rates. Such a neighborhood may have poor schools, vacant and vandalized buildings, high unemployment, and a mix of commercial and residential property. theory: Most people have similar aspirations, but they dont all have the same opportunities or abilities. When people fail to achieve societys expectations through approved means such as hard work and delayed gratification, they may attempt to achieve success through crime. learning theory: People develop motivation to commit crime and the skills to commit crime through the people they associate with. on individuals through institutions such as schools, workplaces, churches, and families.

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5.Social control theory: Most people would commit crime if not for the controls that society places 6.Labeling theory: People in power decide what acts are crimes, and the act of labeling someone a 7.Biology,
criminal is what makes him a criminal. Once a person is labeled a criminal, society takes away his opportunities, which may ultimately lead to more criminal behavior. genetics, and evolution: Poor diet, mental illness, bad brain chemistry, and even evolutionary rewards for aggressive criminal conduct have been proposed as explanations for crime.

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circumstances- the chasm between the poor and wealthy in society may have a great impact on someone who desires a certain kind of lifestyle that seems to be out of their reach, prompting them to engage in criminal behavior to get what they want. Studies have indicated that, with any race and culture, the segment of that population with the highest incidents of poverty also typically has more criminal behavior. apathy- Stress and trauma are also factors that can influence deviant behavior. In many individuals, post-traumatic stress be it from being a victim of a violent crime or witnessing said activity can often lead to avoidant behavior, where the individuals exhibit personality traits such as social withdrawal, distrustfulness, and emotional distance. behavior is the end result of physical trauma to the brain- Researchers at the University of Iowa found evidence that suggested damage to the prefrontal cortex early in life could cause antisocial behavior such as delinquency, irresponsibility, and criminal activity AND unable to follow social and moral codes of conduct in their adult years.

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Government's Actions Toward Crimes and Criminals

Source: http://www.unafei.or.jp/english/pdf/PDF_rms/no56/56-20.pdf

from PARTICIPATION OF THE PUBLIC AND VICTIMS FOR MORE FAIR AND EFFECTIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION IN THE PHILIPPINES By Donna Lynn A. Caparas PHILIPPINE STRATEGIES FOR CRIME PREVENTION 11.The Philippine Criminal Justice System: The 5-Pillar Approach 12.law enforcement 13.prosecution 14.courts 15.corrections 16.mobilized community

B. The Holistic Approach 17.reinforcement of the home and family life 18.educational improvement 19.health improvement 20.active participation of religious organizations / groups 21.improvement of recreational facilities 22.involvement of mass media 23.citizens involvement in crime prevention activities C. Coordination and Networking in the Philippine Criminal Justice System 24.National Peace and Order Council 25.National Summit on Peace and Order D. Public Participation and Cooperation in Crime Prevention 26.Community-based Strategies The Barangay Initiated Ronda System The Civilian Volunteer Organizations (CVO) Program 2. 3. Forging Partnerships with Citizens Group/ Non-Government Organizations Activities for Enhancing Public Awareness

The Criminal Justice System Communication Plan Nationwide Crime Prevention Week Celebration