Positivist criminology

Positivist criminology is a theory that suggests criminal behavior is influenced by factors beyond an individual's control, such as biology, psychology, or social environment. It emphasizes scientific methods to study these influences, aiming to identify the root causes of crime. Unlike earlier ideas that saw crime as a moral failing, positivist criminology believes that understanding underlying factors can help prevent crime through treatment or intervention. It seeks objective, evidence-based explanations, viewing offenders as products of their circumstances rather than simply moral failures.