https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0NoCrWiaMU Understanding neutralization techniques THE neutralization techniques are strategies used by criminals to legitimize or rationalize their criminal acts. These techniques allow people to avoid the guilt and responsibility associated with their actions. In this article, we will examine these techniques in detail, explaining how they work and how they can be countered. What are neutralization techniques? THE neutralization techniques were initially identified by sociologists David Matza and Gresham Sykes in the 1950s. They determined that individuals used these techniques to avoid true awareness of the scope of their deviant behavior. Types of neutralization techniques There are five main neutralization…