Describe what you think the type of person comes to mind when you read each of the
subjects. (in Week 1 Lecture) What is their gender, age, socioeconomic background,
etc? Describe what you feel supports your opinion.
Describe, with examples from your own experience, how your opinions and ideas about
organized crime have been influenced. Discuss what these influences are and how they
have shaped your opinions. How are your experiences different than what you have
found in the reading for this week?
What are the various theories of Organized Crime? Which of the theories that you have
read about in your text or in the lecture seem to be the best fit for describing
Organized Crime? Why?
Why do some authorities consider organized crime a social institution? In what ways
may you determine if this view is valid? Explain.
What is a political machine? How does corruption affect the role of politics and
business, as it relates to organized crime? What is a specific instance in which
corruption was evident?
What are the business interests of organized crime groups? How have these interests
evolved over time? How would you compare the business interests of early organized
crime groups to todays organized crime groups?
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you discuss and explain the term social
institution, as it applies to organized crime. Which empirical and speculative theories
are most applicable when applied to organized crime and criminal behavior?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
CJA 384 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Organized Crime Group Analysis
What are some examples of ethnically or racially organized crime? How do these differ
from contemporary youth gangs? Compare and contrast the characteristic criteria for
each group. Explain your findings.
What are the various terrorist organizations around the world? What is classified as a
terrorist organization? What are the similarities among these organizations? Explain
your answer.
What is the definition of terrorism? How would you differentiate between organized
crime and terrorism? What is a specific instance in which organized crime and
terrorism were viewed as the same or different?
What are the motivations of a terrorist group? How may we improve our responses to
such organizations, which operate in the United States and internationally?
Where does the relationship of business, politics, or law and organized crime start?
Why are these relationships successful? How may we better combat organized crime
and its influences on business, politics, and law? Explain.
Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper, using definitions, principles, and theories from
previous assignments, in which you establish a thesis regarding the control of
organized crime.
Identify the problems presented and the various relationships established by organized
crime.
Describe the legal limitations associated with combating organized crime, including a
critique of major federal laws and strategies that support this effort.
Suggest a realistic solution to control organized crime by discussing and evaluating the
effectiveness of organized crime prosecutions.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.