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criminal behavior theories involve three categories of factors: psychological, biological, and social. In fact, human behavior is the product of complex interactions among many factors. Rather than providing a summary of myriad theories, this research paper focuses on the main factors involved in the expression and suppression of criminal behaviors.

A look at some of the biological risk factors psychologists and others have linked to violence — and the interventions they’re testing to reduce that risk.

Broad overview of 7 key criminal behavior theories.

Criminal psychology does more than provide a glimpse into a criminal's psyche. It also plays a role in how the law is applied. In the courtroom, legal practitioners require a grasp of defendants' motivations and actions in order to render fair judgment. From Psychology Today

There are several psychological theories of crime, most of which have been shown to have a sound scientific basis. However, it is widely accepted that the reasons for crime are seldom one cause or the other, but rather a combination of some.

Discusses fingerprints, DNA, handwriting, blood splatter, pathology, and ballistics.

Bassed on the article “Statistical Issues in Forensic Science.” Describes these types of evidence: DNA, trace evidence, pattern evidence, and digital evidence..

From NIST (National Institute of Science and Technology) defines forensic science and describes NIST's role in developing the standards.

From the Department of Justice), defines and describes forensic science as well as proviing information valuable to the forensic science and others involved in the criminal justice system.community

From the National Institute of Justice, this page provides information about evidence analysis and processing, forensic laboratory operations, and more. Clicking on these categories provides more choices of information..