Introduction to Criminology

Opening Quotation

• Quoted Lao Tzu: Thoughts influence words, actions, habits, character, and destiny.
• Emphasizes that repeated thoughts shape our destiny.

Overview

• Lecture by: Dr. Ariel De La Cruz Manusok
• Focus: Introduction to Criminology
• Audience: First-year students of BS in Criminology

Government Agencies for Criminology Graduates

• Philippine National Police
• Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
• Bureau of Fire Protection
• Other governmental agencies for job opportunities

Clarification of Terms

• Course: Refers to individual subjects under a program
• Program: Refers to the BS in Criminology

Lessons Covered

1. Criminology: Nature, origin, concept, and scope
2. Historical development of criminology
3. Nature and classification of crimes
4. Criminals: Definitions and classifications
5. Sociology of Law: Introduction to criminal law
6. Introduction to Criminalistics and Law Enforcement

Lesson 1: Criminology - Origin, Nature, and Scope

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the concept and nature of criminology
2. Identify and explain three broad divisions of criminology
3. Determine the scope of study and related fields

Key Questions

• What is criminology?
• Common misconceptions about BS in Criminology

Origin and Etymology

• Derived from Latin: "crimen" (accusation) + "lohiya" (study)
• First used by Italian criminologist Raphael Garofalo in 1885
• English term "criminology" crafted by Edwin Sutherland in 1924

Definitions

• Edwin Sutherland's Definition:
  • Crime as a social phenomenon
  • Involves making, breaking, and reactions to laws
• Legal Definition (Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018):
  • Scientific study of crimes, criminals, and victims
  • Focus on prevention and solution of crime

Nature of Criminology

• Social Science: Crime is a social phenomenon
• Applied Science: Knowledge applied to crime prevention and solving
• Nationalistic: Dependent on national laws and contexts
• Dynamic: Changes with societal changes

Branches of Criminology

1. Criminal Etiology: Study of causes of crime
2. Sociology of Law: Analysis of law creation and effects
3. Penology: Study of punishment and prevention of crime

Scope of Study

• Study of origin and development of criminal law
• Study of causes of crime
• Study of factors enhancing criminal behavior

Related Fields

• Demography: Study of population in relation to crime
• Epidemiology: Study of environment and crime
• Ecology: Study of distribution in environments
• Physical Anthropology: Study of physical attributes related to crime
• Psychology & Psychiatry: Study of behavior and mind in relation to crime
• Victimology: Study of victims in criminology

Conclusion

• Importance of meeting learning objectives
• Emphasis on research and application in criminology
• Encouragement for further learning and research

Remember to revisit and assess whether the learning objectives have been met. Research is fundamental in criminology for deepening understanding and application.