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A different perspective: introducing positive criminology.

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  • 1Department of Criminology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel. roneln@mail.biu.ac.il

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Positive criminology offers a new perspective by focusing on positive influences that deter crime. This approach emphasizes personal traits, social elements, and interventions to prevent and rehabilitate individuals, broadening traditional criminology

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Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Social Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Traditional criminology primarily investigates factors leading to deviant and criminal behavior.
  • A gap exists in understanding protective factors and positive influences on criminal behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and define the emerging field of positive criminology.
  • To highlight its divergence from traditional criminological perspectives.
  • To outline its applications in crime prevention and offender rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of existing theories and models within criminology.
  • Identification of key tenets of positive criminology.
  • Exploration of practical applications in intervention and prevention strategies.

Main Results:

  • Positive criminology centers on individuals' positive experiences and traits that promote prosocial behavior.
  • It encompasses interventions like therapy and self-help, social elements like acceptance, and personal traits like resilience.
  • This perspective shifts focus from solely risk factors to protective factors and positive development.

Conclusions:

  • Positive criminology provides a complementary framework to traditional approaches by focusing on strengths and positive influences.
  • It offers innovative strategies for offender rehabilitation and crime prevention.
  • Further research is needed to fully develop and empirically test positive criminology models.