Criminology
briefly explained
Science communication and open science are important to us, which is why we want to communicate our research via many (social) media. Podcasts have become an integral part of the media landscape, which is why we have also recorded some short audios on important criminological and socially relevant topics.
Audios at a glance
10 Broken Windows Theory
In this episode, we look at the Broken Windows Theory, which emphasizes the importance of combating petty crime, and consider its application and controversies since the 1990s.
09 Criminal offense vs. administrative offense
This episode examines the differences between misdemeanors and felonies, including their legal definitions and consequences.
09 Victimology
This episode addresses victimology, also known as victim research, including various forms of victimization, psychological consequences for victims of crime, and collective victimization in bias-motivated violence.
08 Fear of crime
In this episode, we look at what constitutes the fear of crime and what fear of crime or of becoming a victim of crime can be based on.
07 Intensive offenders
In this episode, we want to look at when offenders become prolific offenders and how they are assessed in Germany.
06 Labeling approach – Labeling
This episode looks at the labeling approach – how do societal reactions to deviance determine who is labeled as criminal and deviant and how does this label influence the behavior and identity of the individuals involved?
05 Stereotypes
In this episode, we look at stereotypes, what they are, what functions they have and what negative consequences they have.
04 Victims & perpetrators
This episode takes a closer look at the terms “offender” and “victim” in the context of criminology, highlights the differences and deals with the presumption of innocence.
03 Light and dark field
This episode deals with the difference between the light and dark field of crime, taking a closer look at why some crimes are not reported.
02 The PKS
This episode deals with the police crime statistics, which are published annually by the Federal Criminal Police Office and document and analyze crimes, but are influenced by various factors and therefore do not reflect the full reality of crime.
01 Criminology
In this episode, we describe what criminology is and what it deals with.