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The Philosophy of ______ Justice Centers on the Assertion That

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The philosophy of ______ justice centers on the assertion that crime and delinquency affect persons instead of the traditional assertion that crime affects the state.


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Victimized

The act of being made a victim, especially through exploitation, oppression, or abuse.

Social Norms

Informal understandings that govern the behaviors of members of a society, dictating what is considered acceptable.

Social Control Theory

A theory in sociology that suggests mechanisms, such as societal norms and regulations, are used to maintain social order by discouraging deviant and criminal behavior.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms and expectations, often eliciting negative responses from others.

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