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Chapter 5 Vocab
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Sociology
12th Grade
07/18/2013

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Deviance
Definition
not abiding by a norm
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Rehabilitation
Definition
programs that provide knowledge to help offenders prevent future offenses
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Crimes Against the Person
Definition
violent crimes or threats directed towards people
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Criminal Recidivism
Definition
those who have been convicted of crimes commit other offenses
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Labeling
Definition
a definition that is connected to an individual
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Deterrence
Definition
use of punishment to prevent crime
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Index Crimes
Definition
8 crimes that are given attention in Uniform Crime Reports published by the FBI
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Retribution
Definition
punishment given to offender by society that is almost equal to offense committed
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White Collar Crimes
Definition
crimes committed by people of high social status related to occupation
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Aging Out
Definition
the rate of crimes committed after people reach mid-thirties declines
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