TYPES OF
CRIME
Crime & Deviance
, BASIC DEFINITIONS
Crime – an act that breaks the law.
Deviance – an act that goes against society’s norms.
Public Awareness – the public’s knowledge and understanding.
Victim – the person harmed in the act/crime.
Offender – the person who commites the illegal act.
CRIME
Crime & Deviance
, BASIC DEFINITIONS
Crime – an act that breaks the law.
Deviance – an act that goes against society’s norms.
Public Awareness – the public’s knowledge and understanding.
Victim – the person harmed in the act/crime.
Offender – the person who commites the illegal act.