Sykes and Matza identified 5 techniques that may neutralize accepted norms; in essence, these are excuses that some offenders may use to justify their criminal behavior. An example is:

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All of the options listed (Denial of responsibility, Denial of injury or of the victim, The condemnation of the condemners) are examples of the techniques identified by Sykes and Matza to describe how offenders neutralize accepted norms to justify their criminal behavior.

Sykes and Matza Identified 5 Techniques That May Neutralize Accepted