PREVENTION OF MURDERS AND ITS ROLE IN THE CORRECTION OF CRIME MOTIVES
The most socially dangerous crimes are murders, in connection with which their prevention is given increased attention. The article is devoted to the main directions and measures to prevent homicides, as well as to consider their potential in correcting the motives of crimes. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the directions of the activities of the internal affairs agencies that are relevant to the prevention of homicides. It is noted that the prevention of murders at the stage of formation of motives for their commission is one of the most promising areas of preventive work. The article reveals the actual problems of the system for the prevention of homicides, as well as the possibility of adjusting the motives of a person's behavior toward their positive, socially useful orientation. The author of the article made a number of proposals aimed at reducing the level of mercenary motivation and the prevention of homicides, improving the measures of victimization of homicide, as well as the prevention of homicides committed by previously convicted persons.