Environmental Criminology

question 30

Multiple Choice

Environmental criminology

• A)Attempts to explain root causes of crime and why people become criminals
• B)Focuses on opportunities that exist for crime and the environments in which criminal events occur
• C)Seeks to explain why a specific offender commits a specific crime
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Sweatshops

Work environments that are characterized by poor working conditions, low wages, and long hours, often associated with the exploitation of labor in developing countries.

Exploitation

The act of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work or resources.

United States

A country located primarily in North America, consisting of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.

Telecommuting

The practice of working from a remote location, often a home office, through the use of technology.