The Positive School of Criminology

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Ferri explores the social and economic roots of criminal behavior, advocating for prevention over punishment. He critiques the notion that a reduced prison population equates to lower crime rates, suggesting instead that it reflects changes in sentencing practices. Emphasizing the importance of addressing the underlying social conditions that contribute to crime, Ferri presents his ideas in a series of lectures delivered at the University of Naples in 1901, contributing to the Positive School of Criminology.