Criminogenic

usgb/ˌkrɪməˈnɛdʒɪk/
adjective

Relating to factors that contribute to or cause criminal behavior.

The criminogenic environment of poverty can lead to increased crime rates.
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criminogenic factors, criminogenic risks, criminogenic needs

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Understand Context

In criminology, 'criminogenic' often refers to social conditions that foster crime.

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High-crime neighborhoods can be described as criminogenic.
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Legal Studies

In legal frameworks, criminogenic factors are critical for understanding crime prevention.

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Policies aimed at reducing crime often address criminogenic influences.
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Social Issues

The term may be used in discussions about poverty, education, and crime.

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Analyzing criminogenic conditions helps develop community programs.
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