Positive Criminology: An Innovative Approach to Crime Prevention in Latvia

Description

The aim of the study is to describe the content of positive criminology by analyzing the preventive methods and means aimed at the resocialization of a criminal. It should be acknowledged that criminal rehabilitation is a challenging objective that requires continuous and creative innovations. Positive criminology is a perspective linked to various theories and models, integrated influences with two common features: firstly, the individuals treated (the target individuals) as positive; secondly, it can help those individuals to refrain from criminal or deviant behaviour (Ronel&Elish, 2011).. The study is based on the analysis of specialized literature. The analytical and descriptive research methods are used in the study. The findings and opinions of various scientists and specialists, as well as the conclusions drawn during the study, form the basis of the study. The results of the study can be used by both theorists and practitioners in the field of criminology.. Positive criminology emphasizes social inclusion, combining preventive actions and exposure forces, integrating in the individual, group, social and spiritual dimensions. Researchers point out that positive criminology is based on the belief that integration and positive impacts on life, which help people developing personally and socially, reduce the risk of criminal behaviour and improve the recovery of criminals (Ronel&Elisha, 2011).. Positive criminology is a relatively new subsector of criminology. It expands the perspectives of traditional criminology, which mainly focuses on understanding the factors and processes of crime, type of crime and crime, which lead to the criminal behaviour of individuals and members of social groups.Positive criminology emphasizes social inclusion, combining preventive actions and exposure forces, integrating in the individual, group, social and spiritual dimensions. 

Period	29 Mar 2023
Event title	RSU Research week 2023: PLACES
Event type	Conference
Conference number	3
Organiser	Rīga Stradiņš University
Location	Rīga, LatviaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International