Criminology
I. Introduction and Basic concept used in criminology
What is crime?
Basic concept of crime
Offence: cognizable offence vs non-cognizable offence
Crime vs criminality
Criminal law vs civil law
Types of crime (white collar crime, organized crime, corporate crime)
Deviance and its causes
Main causes of crime
Criminal behavior: causes of criminal behavior
II. Understanding Criminology
What is criminology?
Importance of criminology
History of criminology
Sin vs vice vs evil
III. Crime and Criminals
What are criminals?
Occasional criminals, Habitual criminals, Professional criminals, White-collar crime, Organized crime, corporate crimes
IV. Crime and Criminality: Theoretical Perspectives
Biological Theories
Psychological Theories
Sociological Theories
Social Disorganization theory
Strain theory
Social Control theory
Social Learning theory
Differential Association theory by Sutherland
Islamic perspective on deviance and crime
V. Juvenile Delinquency
What is Juvenile Delinquency?
Types of juvenile delinquency (Individual delinquency, group supported delinquency, organized delinquency, situational delinquency)
Risk factors of juvenile delinquency
Predictors of juvenile delinquency
Causes of juvenile delinquency
Measures to reduce juvenile delinquency
VI. Juvenile Justice System
Juvenile justice system in Pakistan
Role of juvenile court
Juvenile court process: pre trial, during trial and (Post trial) sentencing
Probation:
- Definition and basic concept
- Major duties and function of probation officers
- Conditions of probation
Parole:
- Definition and basic concept
- Condition Of parole