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Theories 1960s to Today : Key Terms
Key Terms


The following terms are essential in order to complete the exercises in this unit. Click on the term to see its definition.
B


Crime discouragers

D


Defensible space
desistance
developmental theory
Differential enforcement
F


Feminist theory
h


Hot spot
I


informal social control
L


life-course theory

M


Marxist theory
Motivated offender
P


Peacemaking criminology
Power-control theory



 Primary deviance
R


Rational choice theory


 Routine activities theory
S


Secondary deviance
Situation crime prevention



 Stigma
Suitable target
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