Criminologist

Kaimātai Taihara

Criminologists study criminal behaviour and its causes, and the effects of crime on victims, the community, policing and the criminal justice system. They may work in a policy and/or research role within a justice-related organisation, and may also teach.

He whakamarama

Mahi ai ki te ako i te ahua o te taihara, nga take mo tenei me te aria ki nga parurenga, te hapori, nga pirihimana me te punaha ture taihara. Tera ka mahi ia i roto i tetahi taiao taha matauranga, i roto ranei i tetahi mahi kaupapahere, mahi rangahau ranei i roto i tetahi roopu e whai paanga ana ki te ture.

Alternative titles

  • Policy Analyst/Adviser (Criminology)
  • Social Scientist/Researcher (Criminology)
Updated August 2008