Which concept emphasizes nonviolence and compassionate approaches to crime resolution?

• A. Bravery
• B. Ethics of Care
• C. Professional Misconduct
• D. Peacemaking Criminology

Answer: (D)

Peacemaking Criminology emphasizes nonviolence and compassionate approaches to crime resolution by treating crime as a disruption of relationships and social harmony. It advocates resolving harm through restorative processes—victim–offender dialogue, community mediation, and broader restorative justice practices—aimed at healing, accountability, and addressing underlying causes like poverty, inequality, and injustice rather than relying on punishment alone.

Bravery centers on courage in the face of danger, not a framework for resolving crime. Professional Misconduct relates to violations of ethical or professional standards, not a theory about how to address crime. Ethics of Care focuses on moral obligations within relationships and compassion, which can inform practice, but it does not specifically prescribe the peace-focused, systemic approach that peacemaking criminology promotes.