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Delve into the complexities of white-collar crime, cyber-crime, terrorism, and hate crimes in the 21st century. Learn about definitions, examples, responses of the criminal justice system, and more. Explore civil disabilities, the Second Chance Act, and how to improve the corrections system. Dive into the examination of juvenile justice in the next session.
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CJS/SOC 220 Crime and Justice in the 21st Century Class 1
Administrative • Give quiz • Final exam reminder • Must make up all quizzes that were missed in order to complete the class
Review • Civil Disabilities • The Second Chance Act • The Probation Industry • How can we improve the corrections system?
Today • White-Collar Crime • Cyber-Crime • Terrorism • Hate Crimes
I. White-Collar Crime • What does “white-collar” mean? • What are white collar- crimes? Examples? • Corporate crimes and white-collar crimes • Impact of white-collar crime? • Responses of the criminal justice system?
II. Cyber-Crime • Dramatic growth • Growth of credit-card theft • Growth of identity theft • Hacking
III. Terrorism • Definition • Would the bombing of abortion clinics fit under this definition? Why or why not? • Problems in dealing with terrorist crimes • “War on Terror”
IV. Hate Crimes • Definition • Would the bombing of abortion clinics fit here? Why or why not? • How do we know a crime is a “hate crime?” • Is this a useful concept for the criminal justice system?
Next Time • Begin the juvenile justice system