![]() ![]() This study examined the level of agreement with both forms of control and the correlates of each form using a survey of Chinese college students. Nevertheless, there has been a movement during the past several decades towards use of formal criminal justice controls. China has a long history of using informal criminal justice controls. Informal criminal justice control uses morals and social institutions (e.g., family, peers, and neighbors). Formal criminal justice control uses the law and official government agencies (e.g., police, courts, and corrections) to ensure compliance. A major goal of both forms of control is to curb criminal behavior. ![]() There are two major ways for a society to control its members, formal and informal. ![]()
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