Across
- 3. Philosopher who believed in absolute moral laws, known for his "categorical imperative"
- 4. A psychological factor that may lead to criminal behavior
- 7. Jewish law that emphasizes justice and fairness
- 11. Islamic term for justice or righteousness
- 14. The body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case
- 15. Philosophy that argues for the greatest happiness for the greatest number
- 17. A form of justice that seeks to repair the harm caused by crime
- 19. Being sentenced to remain in prison for life
- 21. A less severe punishment than imprisonment, often involving restrictions on movement –
- 23. The idea that morality is based on duty rather than consequences
- 24. Influence from peers leading to criminal activity
Down
- 1. The punishment of death for serious crimes
- 2. The act of stealing from a person or place
- 5. Punishment designed to reform the offender
- 6. Punishment given as a form of revenge or "payback"
- 8. Punishment intended to prevent others from committing crimes
- 9. Buddhist belief that every action has consequences
- 10. The belief that crime is caused by a poor upbringing or lack of parental guidance
- 12. The idea that punishment should protect society
- 13. A reason someone may commit a crime due to financial struggles
- 16. The belief that justice should involve forgiveness and second chances
- 18. Christian teaching that encourages forgiveness rather than revenge
- 20. A type of crime motivated by prejudice or discrimination –
- 22. The Christian principle of treating others as you wish to be treated