criminogenic

Definition of "criminogenic"
  1. The term that describes a situation or an environment that encourages or leads to criminal activity
How to use "criminogenic" in a sentence
  1. Poor socioeconomic conditions in a certain region are often criminogenic, leading to increased criminal activity.
  2. The lack of educational opportunities can create a criminogenic environment among the youth.
  3. Authorities are looking for ways to alter the criminogenic conditions within certain high crime neighborhoods.

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