criminogenic

American  

[krim-uh-nuh-jen-ik] / ˌkrɪm ə nəˈdʒɛn ɪk /

Also crimogenic

adjective

1. producing or tending to produce crime or criminals.

   a criminogenic environment.

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criminogenic British  

/ ˌkrɪmɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. causing or promoting crime

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Etymology

Origin of criminogenic

crimin(al) + -o- + -genic

Example Sentences

Both studies carefully ensured they were comparing apples to apples — the only difference between the studied groups was the length of their exposure to a jail, causing researchers to conclude that jail itself is “criminogenic.”

From Salon

For all these reasons, studies have shown that contact with the justice system and even short terms of incarceration are criminogenic.

From Salon

From a criminogenic framework these policies are catalysts for crime, and often counterproductive to their alleged goals.

From Salon

And in every single case, what we’re looking at is what were the criminogenic factors that lead to their criminality?”

From Los Angeles Times

We also know, again based on experience and also the most robust criminogenic analysis in history — a meta-analysis of 116 studies just released this month — that long sentences have zero effect on crime.

From Salon