PENOLOGY

Penology

Penology is a section of criminology that deals with the philosophy and practice of various societies in their attempts to repress criminal activities, and satisfy public opinion via an appropriate treatment regime for persons convicted of criminal offences.

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penology

Noun

  1. of the processes devised and adopted for the punishment and prevention of crime.


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