This is a list of words used to describe concepts in criminology - use these to search for your topic in our databases.
Use CREDO to search for reliable definitions and explanations of criminology theories.
Off-campus users need to input a username/password. These are found in your Harcum Hatch under Library Database Passwords.
Try searching for these topics in CREDO
| Biological theories of crime | Rational choice theory |
| Deterrence | Psychological theories of crime |
| Deterrence theory | The Twinkie Defense |
| Deviant behaviour | Victimization |
This is a list of sociological theories of criminology. These theories link to definitions in CREDO.
Off-campus users need to input a username/password. These are found in your Harcum Hatch under Library Database Passwords.
Use the Newsbank databases to find a news story about a crime. Note: Off-campus users will need to input a username/password. These are located in Harcum Hatch under Library Database Passwords.
Try searching for keywords like "mass shooting", "a string of burglaries" or "assault" or "robbery" or "homicide".
NewsBank offers full-text access to over 8,000 news publications from nearly 200 countries, including major national and international newspapers as well as local and regional sources for a broad perspective on global and local news.
Try searching for keywords like "mass shooting" or "mass murder", "serial killings" or "workplace violence" or "hate crimes" or "child abuse" or "elder abuse" or "firearms" or "violence against women".
Note: Off-campus users will need to input a username/password. These are located in Harcum Hatch under Library Database Passwords.
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