An in-depth Summary of chapter 15 in the prescribed textbook (University of Pretoria) for KRM 110. This chapter goes into depth about the origins of criminology and forensic criminology.
○ In the judicial system it is used for legal problems AND legal proceedings.
● Forensic: Application of science to the law.
● Forensic criminology: Applied social science (similar to psychology).
● There is a need for sound, objective, informed scientific evidence to:
1. Assist with criminal investigations.
2. Analysing crime trends.
3. Processing offenders through the judicial system.
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